Westminster branch
50 East Main Street
Westminster, MD 21157
Christina Ogle, Branch Manager
Branch hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 8 PM
Friday - Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Directions
Upcoming programs and events
Check Currents publication (PDF) or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster BranchTuesday, August 4, 2026 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.
Read and Play
Westminster BranchWednesday, August 5, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 2
Class information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Twos and Threes Together
Westminster BranchWednesday, August 5, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Open Mah Jongg
Westminster BranchWednesday, August 5, 2026 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.
Westminster Wednesdays: Coastal Plain
Westminster BranchWednesday, August 5, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Come downtown to enjoy live music with Coastal Plain as they meld rock, jazz, and traditional bluegrass. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair. No alcohol, please. Check out the many restaurant and retail specials happening while you are on Main Street.
Midweek Movie and Munch: The Bad Guys 2
Westminster BranchWednesday, August 5, 2026 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Join us for an evening of movie magic and a snack. Doors open at 5:50 to find your seat and get your snacks; showtime is at 6! Please bring your own bottle of water to enjoy with our salty popcorn.
This week we will be showing the animated heist comedy The Bad Guys 2. The film is rated PG with a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes.
Twos and Threes Together
Westminster BranchThursday, August 6, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Family Storytime
Westminster BranchThursday, August 6, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
CCGS Research Thursday
Westminster BranchThursday, August 6, 2026 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Class information
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.
Make a Fantasy Luminary Jar and a Mini Bottle Charm
Westminster BranchThursday, August 6, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Class registration and more information
Join us to make a fantasy-themed luminary jar and a mini bottle pendant. All materials will be provided.
Stuff Your Own Dinosaur
Westminster BranchFriday, August 7, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 12
Class registration and more information
Join us for a chance to select a new stuffed dinosaur friend. You'll hand-stuff your furry friend, place a wish star inside, zip it up, and lock it closed. Then, you'll complete a birth certificate for your new friend before taking it home. One dinosaur per registered child. Ten minutes after the start of the program, any unclaimed dinosaurs will be assigned to children on the waitlist.
Lunchtime Concerts: Pet Names
Westminster BranchFriday, August 7, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Join us for our summer Lunchtime Concerts series featuring Pet Names. Their harmony-driven rock/folk sound is reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel and The Indigo Girls. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy this outdoor concert.
In partnership with Fine Tuned Presents.
Nintendo Afternoon
Westminster BranchFriday, August 7, 2026 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Class information
Join us in our Young Adult Area for gaming on our Nintendo Switch. Bring your friends and take turns playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more. Games will be provided.
Adventures in Backyard Beekeeping
Westminster BranchSaturday, August 8, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Learn about bees from an experienced local beekeeper. Topics will include basic beekeeping, bee facts, honey making, and environmental issues affecting bees. The presenter will have a real hive (no live bees) and demonstrate the use of beekeeper clothing and tools. Questions are welcome throughout the presentation.
Summer Paint Party
Westminster BranchSaturday, August 8, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Join us for an afternoon of painting at the library. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. All supplies will be provided.
Family Storytime
Westminster BranchMonday, August 10, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Open Mah Jongg
Westminster BranchMonday, August 10, 2026 - 5:15pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.
Read and Play
Westminster BranchTuesday, August 11, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 2
Class information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Twos and Threes Together
Westminster BranchTuesday, August 11, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms are available for public use Monday through Saturday, excluding library-observed holidays.
We have the following meeting rooms available for public use:
Large Meeting Room - Capacity: 50
Small Meeting Room - Capacity: 8
1 Study Room - Capacity: 4 people
Services
24/7 book drop access
Free Wi-Fi access
Peer Support Services - schedule varies, please contact us
Public Internet computers
Branch history
Library service in Carroll County began in 1863, when the Westminster Public Library was founded by Reverend J. A. Monroe and Dr. Charles Billingslea. The library was supported by membership dues and fines, and was open to the public on Friday afternoons. Relocating over the years from the Odd Fellows Hall to the new Times Building and then to the second floor of the Wantz Building, Westminster Public Library was still a one-room library in the 1940s.
In 1949, Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Davis announced that they would give a public library building to Westminster and provide an endowment for its support. At that time, the Westminster Public Library turned over its operation and assets to the Davis Library. The Davis Library, housed in a former Methodist church building, was formally dedicated as a library in May, 1951.
In 1958, after ten years of lobbying, a county-wide library system was established, with the Davis Library operating as the central branch. Carroll County's first modern library facility, the Westminster Branch, opened at 50 E. Main Street in March, 1980.
A major interior and exterior renovation to the building and park began in 2008. The interior renovation included a complete redesign of interior public space and features a train-themed children's area. Improvements to the Mary Lou Dewey Park in front of the branch included a redesigned entrance, new landscaping and walkways, and the Booth Memorial Stage, a performance platform for concerts and educational programming. Private funding made the addition of Wild Imaginings, a library-inspired sculpture by world-renown artist Bart Walter, possible.