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.

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

Join us for a session of Vinyasa or flow yoga. In these classes, we will learn breathing techniques (pranayama), foundational postures (asanas), and use Shavasana and meditation to create a whole-body experience for yogis of all levels.

Calling all babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups! Join Katie Garner from Syke’d Music for a fun, interactive Music Together^Ⓡ demo class.

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.

Come to a free violin class at the Library! We are offering a free 30 minute group class that will instruct children the very basics of violin playing (instrument hold, bow hold, rhythms, basic instrument care, etc.).

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Join us and create fun crafts and gifts to surprise someone with during the holiday season.

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

Come learn about these two holidays celebrated in parts of Europe. We will hear stories, sing songs, and do crafts together, all themed around the holiday.

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

Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!

Explore your options for finding the right dog with Susan Bulanda. This informative presentation will help you get ready for dog ownership, from veterinary visits to behavioral training.

Looking to test your musical chops? Come try out some amplified instruments in our large meeting room! Instructors from Coffey Music will be on hand to give you some pointers, and help you get ready to rock on!

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.

Join us for a seasonal concert in our park featuring Westminster Elementary's 5^th Grade Band, West Middle's 8^th Grade Band, and Westminster High's Jazz Ensemble.

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit their house in MLD Park. Partner project with library.

Each month we will read a 2019-20 Black-Eyed Susan nominee from the picture book list, followed by group discussion and related activity.

Fun-In-It Storytelling will present The Polar Express.

Based on Italian folk tales of the Nativity and Epiphany, Amahl and the Night Visitors is a retelling of the story of the Magi from the point of view of a young disabled boy named Amahl, who lives in poverty with his widowed mother n

Enjoy an afternoon of lively holiday harmonies to get you in the spirit of the season. This award-winning local group is celebrating 37 years of entertaining Carroll and neighboring counties.

Join the fun with December holiday crafts for children to make and take home.

Play chess and learn from other players. For all skill levels.

We're expecting a special visitor – Santa! Bring a camera to take pictures. Santa will be here during our All Wrapped Up: Holiday Drop-in Crafts.  

The McDaniel College Gospel Choir, accompanied by pianist Alice Dorsey, is made up of McDaniel students and community members that are committed to spreading the message of love, tolerance, and compassion to Carroll County and beyond.

Opening Reception for the Winter Art Show for the Gallery @ Eldersburg Branch Library. 

Listen to these local musicians play at the library.

Take ordinary washers and turn them into works of art and beautiful jewelry!  

Join us for a free afternoon showing of Eight Crazy Nights (PG-13, 76 min). Feel free to BYO popcorn and refreshments.

Friends of CCPL annual meeting and author talk

The Carroll Garden Club will provide materials and guidance for you to create a fresh green swag to decorate your front door, mailbox, mantel, etc. They will also teach you how to make a bow for your swag.

The Carroll County Beekeepers Association will be here to discuss equipment, set-up, and becoming a beekeeper. Join us if you have any questions and find out what the buzz is all about!

Use Cookie Caster to design and 3D print your own custom cookie cutters to keep or share as a holiday gift. Next, take photos on our green screen to appear in your favorite holiday movie or scene, and then print your photo to make a card!

Based on Italian folk tales of the Nativity and Epiphany, Amahl and the Night Visitors is a retelling of the story of the Magi from the point of view of a young disabled boy named Amahl, who lives in poverty with his widowed mother n

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

Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Meetings will start with snacks at 3:30 PM, then we’ll get down to business around 3:45 PM. Need service hours?

Join us for a variety of fun activities from Shake, Rattle, and Read to Parachute Fun to Little Builders to crafts.

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

This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime.

Get a head start on the passport application process in this open Q&A session where a passport acceptance agent will be available to answer all your questions. 

Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to make the most of your Medicare health benefits. There are many decisions to make when you are transitioning on to Medicare.

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.

Create an ornament you can hang on your tree using nail polish. All materials will be provided.

This month's selection is Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton.

¿Hable espanol? Compartiremos libros, cuentos, rimas, música y movimiento en inglés y español. Venga a hablar, cantar, leer y crear juntos en un formato apropiado para niños pequeños.

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.

Join Marilyn Higgins from Whatever Whimsy to learn some simple cookie decorating techniques using marshmallow fondant that will transform your holiday sugar cookies into beautiful works of art. All supplies will be provided.

Knitters and crocheters are all welcome to join this semi-monthly gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.

Bring your own sweater or sweatshirt to decorate at this ugly sweater event.  We'll supply the blitz and the bling for your creations.

In honor of the 78^th anniversary of Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941), Henry Endres, a World War II reenactor, will speak about this Day of Infamy.

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.