Week Calendar

Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay as long as you like, environment.

Storytime will have a Halloween theme this week. Costumes are welcome but not required.

A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Join us for Toddler Time! A relaxed and fun environment where little ones and their grown-ups can come to meet and play. Toys will be provided by the library to encourage motor and social skills. 

Storytime will have a Halloween theme this week. Costumes are welcome but not required.

Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome. 

Storytime will have a Halloween theme this week. Costumes are welcome but not required.

Join the fun as we celebrate pumpkins with stories, songs, activities, and a craft. This one might be messy, so don't wear your fanciest clothes!

Come and join the Friday fun! Calling all adults who want to play bingo and have a chance at winning advanced readers copies of books provided by Penguin Random House.

Join us for an information session about the Battle of the Books! All parents and caregivers who have children who are interested in participating, as well as coaches, are encouraged to attend.

Celebrate Dinovember with a dinosaur terrarium! Hatch a dinosaur in a cool STEAM activity and then create a decorative environment in a terrarium! All materials will be provided.

Join Ms. Glenda Walsh Crouse from Westminster Suzuki Strings for a free 30-minute violin class. Participants will explore the exciting world of pre-twinkle violin. Children are taught through play, games, and storytelling.

In this hands-on class, we will explore budget-friendly meals utilizing fresh produce and pantry staples. We will cook a delicious pan-fried fish dish and explore how we can transform a simple slow cooker recipe into multiple meals.

Storytime will have a Halloween theme this week. Costumes are welcome but not required.

What a treat! Mr. Jon is coming back to the library! Join Mr. Jon & Friends, winner of multiple Parents' Choice Awards, for a fun interactive concert for the whole family. Mr.

This month's selection is The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth.

This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through the basics of design, machine use, and safety procedures.

This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through the basics of design, machine use, and safety procedures. Customers who successfully complete this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ Fusion Pro 48 laser.

Join the fun as we learn all about spiders through hands-on activities. 

Enjoy the sweets and treats featured in Harry Potter in this hands-on cooking class. Families will make butterbeer, chocolate frogs, and more!  

Join the Sykesville Painting Club’s Open Studio Paint-In community activity. Hang with local artists and bring a painting to work on. This is an excellent opportunity to learn art techniques, socialize, and make new art friends.

Join us as we explore a STEAM topic with a story and hands-on project.

Have you ever wanted someone to honestly and clearly answer your questions about a vehicle? Well, here’s your chance!

KPETS trained reading dogs provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Every dog enjoys a good story!

Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for a smash hit: Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how many times it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin.

Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We’ve got those too!

Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We’ve got those too! Participants can join us in person or log in virtually through Zoom.

Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players are welcome.

Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives.

Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives.

Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to make the most of your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans.

Learn how to safely preserve nature's bounty at home while enjoying the fresh flavors of home-cooked food.

Pick the perfect pumpkin at the pumpkin patch! Learn how to select the right pumpkin and about preparation techniques for different varieties of pumpkins. We'll make several sweet and savory tasty treats.

Learn the necessary basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This is a beginner-level class; you will leave feeling confident about the next steps to take towards sewing your own projects.

Frank Batavick, local author and historian, will talk about his most recent book, the second edition of Time's Crossroads: A History of New Windsor, MD. Time’s Crossroads is heavily illustrated with archival maps, engravings

Create a gnomish version of your favorite fluffy friend. They might shed a bit, but they don’t eat much! All supplies will be provided.

This month's selection is The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.

Join us as we make spooky Halloween houses. All supplies will be provided.  

Come craft with us! We will have a fun and EASY craft project to do together each month. No experience or creative skills are needed! Bring a friend and craft together, or come to meet new people who have a shared love of crafting.  

Join us for an information session about the Battle of the Books! All parents and caregivers who have children who are interested in participating, as well as coaches, are encouraged to attend.

Whether you are cooking for a crowd or only a few, find out what the Instant Pot^® can do. Homemade soups and stews made easy with the Instant Pot^® will be presented by Jennifer Whitcomb.

Jennifer Coburn's latest book Cradles of the Reich is based on untold historical events that take the reader intimately inside the Lebensborn Society maternity homes that existed in several countries during World War II.

Join this friendly crochet group that is open to both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted weight yarn to the class.

Join local historian Nancy Householder, a tour guide for Mark Nesbitt's Ghosts of Gettysburg Candlelight Walking Tours, for a night of chilling tales and stories.

Pat Hahn, Carroll County Public Library librarian and storyteller, has been engaging audiences with ghost tales for more than 20 years.

This program encourages developing a budget, identifying financial goals, understanding the balance between spending, saving, and borrowing, and having a strategy.

Join us for an information session about the Battle of the Books! All parents and caregivers who have children who are interested in participating, as well as coaches, are encouraged to attend.

This gentle yoga class is designed to allow students of various abilities and physical conditions to comfortably develop their own yoga practice.

Join us for a ghost presentation and stroll through Westminster to visit our local ghosts and legends. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles. Registrants will be contacted with updates in the event of bad weather.

In this online beginner's level class, Sarah Reading CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher) will lead us through a relaxing drawing activity that all starts with four dots and a line. The outcome will amaze you!

Todd Rosenfeld, who has 40 years of astronomy experience and holds a doctorate in astrophysics, will open his amazing observatory to us for an evening of star gazing!