All CCPL locations will be closed for an all-day staff training on Monday, October 14. We will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, October 15.
Check our Program Guide or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Is your little one starting to walk and is more wiggly and active? Check out our Read and Play programs Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and Thursdays at 9:30 AM!
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Registration required. Only one person per team needs to register.
Only teams of 6 or less can be seated in the dining room.
Beginner Sewing Level 2: Intro to Garment Construction introduces the following information and skills:
This is a series class; you need to register for the first class and attend all three classes.
Series Prerequisites and Required Skills:
Required Materials:
*Do not purchase fabric, elastic, or thread before the first class.
Katie is rocking 7th grade and being a superhero sidekick, so when a new threat puts the whole city in danger she's ready to spring into action! She'll just need one super secret plan, a little help from her friends (okay a lot of help!), an invitation to the city's fanciest party, 217 slightly unusual cats, and . . . maybe a new superhero outfit. Can Katie pull off the plan of the century?! Get ready for more drama, more disguises, more fun, more friends, more secrets and more surprises than ever before! (Plus cats, definitely more cats!)
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library.
About the creators:
Colleen AF (Ann Felicity) Venable is the author of many books and was longlisted for a National Book Award for her YA graphic novel, Kiss Number 8. When she's not writing, she can be found working at animal rescues. Follow Colleen on her website, Instagram, and Twitter.
Stephanie Yue is the illustrator of many books, and was the colorist for Smile by Raina Telgemeier. Steph travels the world by motorbike and is currently drawing the next Katie the Catsitter from all over North America, and eating and climbing all the things. Follow Stephanie on their website, Instagram, and Twitter.
Note: This is not an instructional class; no materials will be provided.
What's that? You don't know how? Drop into the program to learn the basics of sending letters! We'll go over some extra fun things you can do to make your letter special so that you can express yourself in more than just words.
Registration is recommended but not required.
Celebrate Star Wars Reads month with Justina Ireland, author of many Star Wars books and one of the story architects of Star Wars: The High Republic! Justina will talk about what it's like to write stories set in a galaxy far, far away. Her presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and book signing, so be sure to bring your own books for the signing! Book sales will not be offered on site; however, Justina's works are available for purchase wherever great books are sold including Rudolph Girls.
Justina Ireland is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including Dread Nation, Deathless Divide, and the Scott O’Dell Award-winning Ophie’s Ghosts.
Please plan ahead! Downtown Westminster will have high traffic on Saturday, October 12 due to the Oyster Stroll. Here is a helpful map of area parking.
Celebrate Star Wars Reads month with our Star Wars costume contest! Justina Ireland, the author of many Star Wars books and one of the story architects of Star Wars: The High Republic, will serve as one of the contest judges. This contest is only for children aged 12 and under; an adult costume contest will take place afterward. Only children planning on dressing up and competing need to register.
What Storm, What Thunder is the One Maryland One Book 2024 selection.
Please plan ahead! Downtown Westminster will have high traffic on Saturday, October 12 due to the Oyster Stroll. Here is a helpful map of area parking.
Celebrate Star Wars Reads month with our Star Wars costume contest! Justina Ireland, the author of many Star Wars books and one of the story architects of Star Wars: The High Republic, will serve as one of the contest judges. This contest is only for teens and adults; a children's costume contest will occur beforehand. Only teens and adults planning on dressing up and competing need to register.
Is your little one starting to walk and is more wiggly and active? Check out our Read and Play programs Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and Thursdays at 9:30 AM!
Join us for a casual, bi-weekly stitching club. All needle-crafters are welcome!
Class prerequisites and required skills:
Materials: Sewing machines and all necessary materials will be provided.
While we eat, Westminster librarian TJ will lead Star Wars-themed trivia and booktalk a range of Star Wars books that will be available for checkout at the end of class. Jedi Masters and Padawans ages 6 and up are welcome! One registration per group, up to four participants. For groups with children ages six and up, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Finished pumpkins will then be displayed in the library. Vote for your favorite between October 23 and October 30. Winners will be announced on Halloween, October 31!
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library.
If you have any additional questions, Mr. Jones will happily answer them.
For more information and to sign up, go to: https://tinyurl.com/mr48yzzn
Please be prepared to pay when you arrive; the fee for this workshop is $30 for club members and $35 for nonmembers.
A choice of playable 5th-level characters, dice, pencils, and other necessary supplies will be provided.
Dungeons & Dragons is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the United States and other countries. © 2015 Wizards. All Rights Reserved.
Debra A. Hoffman, professional genealogist, author, and lecturer, specializes in Maryland and German research. She has a certificate in Family History from Brigham Young University and a Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (PLCGS)-German Records from the National Institute of Genealogical Studies. She coordinated “Maryland: Researching in the Old Line State” at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) in 2020 and co-authored NGS’ Research in the States Series: Maryland. She currently serves as an At-Large Board Member in the Maryland Genealogical Society and is the Secretary for the Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society.
This program is sponsored by the Carroll County Genealogical Society.