Week Calendar

A client engagement specialist will visit the branch to share available services for both adults and children.

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.

Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn to sew a round base into a medium-sized bag and finish the incorporated handles.

Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.

Explore invaluable career resources at Carroll County Workforce Development's pop-up event. Discover free training opportunities, learn how to connect with employers, and receive personalized support to revamp your resume.

This class introduces simple methods for tasting and describing cheese with confidence. You’ll learn to slow down, notice details, and build your cheese vocabulary. 

This hands-on workshop is designed to help adults feel more confident with their smartphones, tablets, and everyday technology.

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.

Pause for a minute or two with a furry friend! A special quiet hour for adults and seniors to come to de-stress and relax with a therapy animal. Bring a book, bring pictures, and share good memories.

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.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is an IRS Program that offers free tax preparation services to low- and moderate-income households.

Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!

This month's selection is The Women by Kristin Hannah.

Learn to prepare a classic German Chocolate Cake in this hands-on class. We will make a rich chocolate layer cake topped with a custard-style coconut pecan icing.

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.

Have you ever wanted to play Mah Jongg but you only had 2 players? Regular Mah Jongg with 2 people is no fun. The answer is Siamese Mah Jongg, in which 2 players each play 2 Mah Jongg hands at once.

In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal!

Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.

From our forested rolling hills to our suburban backyards, Central Maryland is the crossroads for a diverse and fascinating array of birds.  Join Mount Airy nature photographer Brian Smith for a colorful, lively slideshow highlighting many of

Bring an art project and your own supplies. Work in our shared space with other artists. 

Join special guest instructor Garima Chaturvedi in this hands-on traditional chai class. We’ll use design software and our Fusion Pro laser cutter to engrave custom designs on wooden teacups and then head to the kitchen for tea tasting.

As part of the Maryland 250 celebration, let's meet in the Teaching Kitchen to make a traditional Maryland favorite, Savory Crabmeat Cobbler, followed by a discussion of Maryland authors led by Westminster Branch librarians.

Discover how AI can become your creative partner in the kitchen and your smart companion while shopping.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of web design by exploring both HTML and CSS. 

This month's selection is Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch.

In this hands-on class, we will discuss some aspects of 3D design that are important to designing for mold creation and learn how to use Exploration Commons' Vaquform machines to create a mold.

Tai chi is an ancient practice with origins in China. It is a mind/body practice incorporating breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in recovering from illness and maintaining wellness.

In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal!

Welcome to the world of 3D modeling and design. In this class, we will review the computer-aided design (CAD) software Onshape by diving into the fundamentals and techniques to make a claw assembly.

Please drop in anytime between the hours listed and learn or teach a game. Most strategic games take between 1.5 to 3 hours to play. 

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

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.

Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners. All levels welcome.

Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own crisp, flavorful pickled veggies at home! In this hands-on class, you’ll prep fresh veggies, mix a simple brine, and create jars of quick “fridge pickles” ready to enjoy in just a few days.

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.

Augmented reality allows us to combine digital elements with real-world objects. Join us to learn how to create and code a simple augmented reality scavenger hunt.

From the forested hills to suburban backyards, Central Maryland is home to a rich variety of birdlife.

Back by popular demand and updated! 

What is Postcrossing? It’s a unique and engaging hobby that connects people from all over the world through the simple act of exchanging postcards.

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.

Discover how AI can become your creative partner in the kitchen and your smart companion while shopping.

Join us for some fun and easy craft projects each month. No experience or creative skills are needed. Bring a friend or meet new people who also enjoy crafting.