Event List

Come to the library to visit with or read to book-loving therapy dogs. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages.

Help us celebrate spring by joining us for a fun afternoon of painting!

The paint we use can stain clothing, so please wear old clothes to this event. Materials will be provided. No prior experience is necessary.

Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving therapy animal. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages.

Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. 

CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for teens, so join us to show you're the best player in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!

Check out the in-the-hoop projects you can do on the Bernina 535 Embroidery Machine. In this demo class, learn how you can use the embroidery machine to make bookmarks, gift tags, greeting cards, zipper bags, stuffed toys, photo frames, and more.

Relax and learn the simple, meditative art of Zentangle. Join CZTs Melissa Grim & Barb Szaro in person to relax and create beautiful patterns one stroke at a time. No art experience needed.

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.

This intermediate-level laser design class focuses on the differences between creating designs and navigating unique settings on pre-painted paper canvases.

Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time!

Join us for an hour of free beading creation time to reduce stress and socialize. No instructions or lessons needed.

Learn how to transform family history research into compelling articles, books, or screenplays! Join screenwriter and novelist Heather P.

In this class, participants will learn how to use Cricut Design Space and a Cricut machine to create and assemble a multi-colored vinyl sticker. All materials will be supplied, and no previous Cricut experience is required.

Join us to learn the basics of painting watercolor galaxies! We'll have a relaxing hour of art and go over the fun of painting stars and galaxies at a beginner level, with plenty of room to personalize your piece.

Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators, and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill a variety of simple tasks.

Join this friendly crochet group open to 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.

Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn how to work with different-weight fabrics and sew a boxed corner.

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.

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.