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.

Come out on the fourth Friday of the month for a time of community sharing in our Magazine Café Space.  Each month will have a different theme to focus around. Bring one item to share that fits the theme.

Get together at the library for a fun social time for you and your children. We’ll provide the space, toys, and activities, you provide the fun. Play is an important part of developing early literacy skills.

Our regular, theme-based storytime with a twist. There will be age appropriate stories, songs and a learning activity along with the opportunity to get up and get moving!

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

Create your own works of art using science, technology, engineering, and math.

Explore traditional folk tales with a STEAM twist! We'll incorporate science, technology, engineering art, and/or math activities to extend the fun!

Participate in a hands-on chemistry experiment that involves squishy, gooey, sticky fun!

Local bluegrass musician Alani Sugar will play the fiddle and mandolin.

Join Coffey Music's Bob Coffey on a musical journey where you will learn about and listen to several instruments. You will even get a chance to play some yourselves! 

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

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

Callings all boos and ghouls. Let’s get creative and make spooktacular decorations for Halloween! A fall-themed alternative option will be available. All supplies provided.

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 month's title is Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben.

Join us for a special preview of the new PBS film Country Music by award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns. In past films, Ken Burns gave viewers an unprecedented look at the Civil & Vietnam Wars as well as our national parks.

Informational table at community resource fair in Great Hall of CCC

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

Join us for a ghost presentation and stroll through Westminster to visit our local ghosts and legends. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles. In the event of rain, a virtual ghost walk will take place in the library.  

We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.

9/8: Lydia Bandy (piano/harp)

9/15: Elaine Bryant (harp)

9/22: Ghost Sugar at 1 PM (bluegrass band) & Chris Reynolds at 2:30 PM (guitar)

9/29: Kendalyn Korth (harp)

10/6: Chris Reynolds (guitar)

Join us for a free afternoon showing of Ghostbusters (1984 - PG, 105 min). Feel free to BYO popcorn and refreshments. 

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

A little push, a twist, a turn. Keep those fingers busy and experimenting in our library Tinkertown. Fun, playful activities will engage the mind as your child builds their fine motor skills and creativity!

We don't have to wait for Halloween! Stiffly walk into Frankenstein Friday as we read silly books, dance like Frankenstein's monster, and even have a Frankenstein obstacle course! Costumes welcome!

Angela Ignacio from RE/MAX Advantage Realty and residential loan originator Austine Spriggs, will be presenting an overview of the home buying process including information about credit repair, home selling tips, VA loans, first-time buy

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. Struggling readers are encouraged to participate.

The Robo-Lions will bring their robot, fresh from travels in Deep Space, to the library ready to once again find a new purpose in smashing pumpkins.

Partner program with City of Westminster Department of Recreation and Parks to bring games and activities to the library's park space

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

Miss Brenda and Miss Amy will present some not-so-scary spine chilling tales for little ones.

In the days approaching Halloween, there are tales to be told. Miss Carolyn will share her spine-tingling tales that are sure to curl your hair and leave you looking over your shoulder.

Are you afraid of the dark? Do you love scary stories? What about ghost stories that actually happened? Or maybe you just want to hear something dark and creepy?

Experience the mysterious life and literary legacy of Edgar Allan Poe through the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s collections. Learn about Poe’s personal life and family, his writings, and his mysterious death in Baltimore in 1849.

In partnership with the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council, we invite veterans, current military and reservists, and family members to join us for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie.

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

Be the first to get a sneak preview of upcoming Penguin Random House titles!

Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players, as well as those newer to the game, for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card.

We will be discussing this year's One Maryland One Book selection, What the Eyes Don't See by Mona Hanna-Attisha. This book chronicles Dr.

Learn how to wrap beads with wire and create your own ring. All supplies will be provided.

Strengthen your body, sharpen your mind, soothe your spirit. Follow Syeda through a series of postures and guided imageries. Beginner to intermediate. Register to reserve a space.

Parents and coaches of students thinking about being part of the Battle of the Books competition are invited to attend an information session.

Please join us for a special live streaming series with NASA Goddard staff to learn about NASA’s journey from the moon to Mars. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and participate in a fun activity.

A presentation on what you need to know about college.

Topics to include:

Experience the mysterious life and literary legacy of Edgar Allan Poe through the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s collections. Learn about Poe’s personal life and family, his writings, and his mysterious death in Baltimore in 1849.

Join us for a ghost presentation and stroll through Westminster to visit our local ghosts and legends. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles. In the event of rain, a virtual ghost walk will take place in the library.  

This event is now sold out! Please join our wait list at the link below.

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.

This gentle yoga class, taught by Rebecca Berg, is designed to allow students of various abilities and physical conditions to comfortably develop his or her own yoga practice.

Join us for a panel presentation on the topic of inspiring holistic, creative, and collaborative approaches to address water health and design private/public partnerships around water challenges.