Week Calendar

storytime/book exchange

Drop in at the Westminster Branch for a free vision screening for your child, offered in partnership with the Deer Park Lions Club.

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.

Join the fun with your child as we celebrate the joys of music with instruments, dancing, bean bags, streamers, and more!

storytime/book exchange

Have you ever listened to a podcast? If you have, you know that there's not one word to truly describe them. Podcasts – music or talk – can be funny, entertaining, and sweet, but they can also be informative, meaningful, and inspiring.

Drop in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during our unstaffed open lab hours.

storytime/book exchange

Our regular, theme-based storytime with a twist and a stretch and maybe a yoga pose! There will be an age-appropriate story, songs and a learning activity along with the opportunity to get up and get moving!

Drop in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during our unstaffed open lab hours.

storytime/book exchange

Drop in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during our unstaffed open lab hours.

storytime/book exchange

Tie-dye and marble painted, just to name a few, come create your own eggs with scissors and glue.

Join us for a little Shakespeare, music, and fun for the little ones! Teaching artists from the Baltimore Shakespeare Factory will introduce young children to the wonder of Will.

Baltimore Humane Society, House Rabbit Society, and CCPL together present Bunnies at the Library! Come meet real live bunnies, and learn all about rabbit rescue and what's involved in their care as a pet.

Make some awesome Easter eggs with glue, paper, jewels and more.

Join us to make sharpie marker decorated mugs, coasters, and more!

Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Join the fun as we create beautiful spring-themed crafts using a variety of materials.

Explore dancing, singing, and shaking your sillies out at this movement-based program. Older siblings welcome.

CCPL table with Pepper and EC50E at Leadership Carroll Non-Profit Mini Expo Event

Breastfeeding can be challenging and emotional for new moms. Come share, support, socialize, and help one another in a non-judgmental environment. Siblings welcome. This support group is led by Susan Weyer, RN, IBCLC.

This class in the Hatha Yoga tradition is suitable for many different levels and abilities. Therapeutic elements of yoga will be included. The class ends with a deep relaxation Yoga Nidra.

Traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs are elaborate masterpieces called pysanky. Each pysanka is decorated with Ukrainian folk designs of geometric patterns or animals, often in a variety of bright colors.

Learn about your credit report, credit score, and how they affect your ability to borrow money. Find out how to check your credit report and dispute any errors.

Looking for a quilting group? Interested in learning how to quilt? Join the Busy Bee Quilt Guild every month for some quilting fun!

Author Nicholas Guild will discuss the psychological experience of reading and writing, how that impacts writing style, and what you can and cannot get away with as writer.

Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children, as well as help with emotional and social skills.

3/3: Lydia Bandy (harp)

3/10: Chris Reynolds (guitar)

3/17: Elaine Bryant (harp)

3/24: Chris Reynolds (guitar)

3/31: Matt McMullin (guitar)

4/7: Matt McMullin (guitar)

Corn husk dolls, toy boats, pinwheels... What toys might children in the 1800s have made and played with? Take a trip into the past as we try out some of the crafts from the Living History Camp at the Carroll County Farm Museum.

Please join us for a fun afternoon showing of Maleficent (PG, 1hr 37min). Feel free to bring your own refreshments.

Drop in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during our unstaffed open lab hours.

Can you design a container that will protect an egg from a fall? In the process we will make a hypothesis about what we think will happen to the egg and learn about inertia, motion, and gravity.

Learn about different types of animals that hatch and come see what's hatching at the library!

Join us once a month as we recall fond memories and free write, creating a journal for others (and ourselves) to enjoy!  Each month holds a different topic.

Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Registration preferred, but walk-ins welcome!

Carroll County Farm Museum’s Living History Camp comes to the Westminster Branch. It’s the 1800s and the children need toys. What to do? Make them, that’s what! Take a trip back in time to make your own toys to play with.

Join us for a make-and-take craft. All supplies provided!

A weekly after-school program with a snack, craft/game/tech time, and homework assistance. Different activities every week! We will not meet on early dismissal days or when CCPS is closed.  

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.

Need service hours? Join the Teen Advisory Board for a fun-filled meeting to learn how you can become a leader in your library. But it's not all work and no play; we'll provide plenty of snacks and games too!

A 50-minute educational program that shares perspectives on financial concerns facing women who are getting ready for or have recently transitioned to retirement.

Welcome spring with a yoga-toned body and peace of mind. This is a beginner to intermediate class.

Learn about the new recycling guidelines with Maria Myers from the Carroll County Recycling Operation. Maria will answer all of your questions and offer suggestions on recycling and reducing waste.  

Jack, a poor country boy, traded the family cow for some cool magic beans.  What do you think Jack will grow with those magic beans? Will he go out and find stolen treasures?

Take a virtual tour of some of the most interesting places in the world.

Please join us to share your ideas, patterns, books, and tips. A great time to visit and work on your latest projects.

Join us as we use Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates as a springboard to discuss the idea of unity and how to put it into action each day.

Admission

Tickets $29 • For Adults

Do you love trivia? If so, join us at Bistro 91 in Finksburg for an evening of showing off your useful and useless knowledge. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Teams of up to five can sign up by registering online.

Beginners, please bring a light colored, worsted weight yarn, and a size 8 needle to the class. If you know how to knit, please come and bring your project.

Read to a puppy from  the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program. Research shows that reading to an animal can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills.

George Schooley, certified septic system installer, inspector, and founder of Legacy Septic & Excavation, will share how to maintain your septic system to keep it working properly, helping you protect your home and family.