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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - 8" group
Jan
26
2026
Mon
Family Storytime
10:00am–11:00am
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids (
Birth - 8 )
Program Type:
Storytime
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - 24 Months" group
Jan
27
2026
Tue
Read and Play
10:00am–11:00am
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids (
Birth - 24 Months )
Program Type:
Storytime
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - 24 Months" group
Jan
28
2026
Wed
Read and Play
10:00am–11:00am
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids (
Birth - 24 Months )
Program Type:
Storytime
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "2 - 3" group
Jan
29
2026
Thu
Twos and Threes Together
10:00am–11:00am
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids (
2 - 3 )
Program Type:
Storytime
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "2 - 3" group
Jan
27
2026
Tue
Twos and Threes Together
11:00am–12:00pm
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids (
2 - 3 )
Program Type:
Storytime
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "2 - 3" group
Jan
28
2026
Wed
Twos and Threes Together
11:00am–12:00pm
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids (
2 - 3 )
Program Type:
Storytime
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - 8" group
Jan
29
2026
Thu
Family Storytime
11:00am–12:00pm
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids (
Birth - 8 )
Program Type:
Storytime
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
11 - Adults,
Teens,
Adults
This event is in the "11 - Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
31
2026
Sat
National Seed Swap Day
11:00am–12:00pm
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
(
11 - Adults )
Teens
Adults
Program Type:
Gardening and Environment
Description:
It may be cold and snowy, but it's never too early to start planning your garden! Bring your heirloom or open-pollinated seeds in individually labeled packets to swap with other gardeners.
Disclaimer(s)
All attendees need to register.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
11 - Adults,
Teens,
Adults
This event is in the "11 - Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
30
2026
Fri
Seed Swap Drop-Off
12:00pm–4:45pm
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
(
11 - Adults )
Teens
Adults
Program Type:
Gardening and Environment
Description:
Want to get a head start on the Seed Swap? Bring your labeled heirloom or open-pollinated seeds on Friday, January 30, from 12–5 PM.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
11 - Adults,
Teens,
Adults
This event is in the "11 - Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
31
2026
Sat
National Seed Swap Day
12:30pm–1:30pm
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
(
11 - Adults )
Teens
Adults
Program Type:
Gardening and Environment
Description:
It may be cold and snowy, but it's never too early to start planning your garden! Bring your heirloom or open-pollinated seeds in individually labeled packets to swap with other gardeners.
Disclaimer(s)
All attendees need to register.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
13 - Adults,
Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "13 - Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
29
2026
Thu
CCGS Research Thursday
1:00pm–4:00pm
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Teens (
13 - Adults )
Adults
Program Type:
History and Genealogy
Description:
Volunteers from the Carroll County Genealogical Society are available to help with your family history research. Please contact volunteers at info@ccgsmd.org to schedule a time if you require CCGS staff assistance.
Disclaimer(s)
Celebrating America fosters a greater sense and understanding of America's history and Carroll County's important role in that history by joining forces with private and public institutions around the county. For more information about the initiative, visit Carroll County's Celebrating America website.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
28
2026
Wed
Westminster Book Club: Northern Spy
2:00pm–3:00pm
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Description:
Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas.
This month's selection is Northern Spy by Flynn Berry. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "12 - 17" group
Jan
26
2026
Mon
Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board
3:30pm–4:30pm
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens (
12 - 17 )
Program Type:
Service Learning Hours
Description:
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 by registering.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "12 - 17" group
Jan
28
2026
Wed
Westminster Branch Dungeons & Dragons Club
4:30pm–6:30pm
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens (
12 - 17 )
Program Type:
Fun and Games,
Service Learning Hours
Description:
Welcome, adventurers! Join our table(s) as we embark on fun-filled campaigns! Our games are friendly to both new and returning players. We will have a number of pre-made character sheets for you to make your own.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
26
2026
Mon
Open Mah Jongg
5:00pm–7:45pm
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Description:
Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
16 - Adults,
Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "16 - Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
27
2026
Tue
Diverse Voices Book Club: Under the Same Stars
5:00pm–6:30pm
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens (
16 - Adults )
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Description:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
11 - Adults,
Teens,
Adults
This event is in the "11 - Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
29
2026
Thu
Westminster Branch Chess Club
5:30pm–7:00pm
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
(
11 - Adults )
Teens
Adults
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Description:
Whether you are a chess newbie or an expert, you will find a community here in Westminster Branch's Chess Club and walk away having learned something new from our personal instructor.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
All attendees need to register.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - 8" group
Jan
27
2026
Tue
Pajama Party Storytime
7:00pm–8:00pm
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids (
Birth - 8 )
Program Type:
Storytime
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
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