The North Carroll Branch will be closed for renovations Monday, October 13 through Saturday, November 8, 2025. The bookdrop will remain open during the closure.
Check our Program Guide or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
In this seminar, participants will learn about downsizing options and transitioning to retirement communities or assisted living. Explore the unique challenges and considerations for seniors in real estate transactions, and discover resources available for seniors to make informed decisions regarding their real estate needs.
Splendor is for ages 10+, lasts 30 minutes, and is for 2 to 4 players. Click here for more information about the game.
Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification
Required Materials: A sewing machine and all materials will be provided.
About Beginner Sewing Level 1: These classes introduce new or less experienced sewists to beginning sewing information and resources with hands-on practice.
Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes introduce and practice the following skills:
You can take Level 1 classes in any order, but beginners will benefit most by taking the first three classes, Class 1, 2, and 3, in sequence.
Join us for a casual, bi-weekly stitching club. All needle-crafters are welcome!
Social workers are unable to provide clinical and therapeutic services, direct financial support, or make eligibility determinations.
Social workers are unable to provide clinical and therapeutic services, direct financial support, or make eligibility determinations.
This month's selection is the domestic thriller Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney, about a couple in a troubled marriage who win a weekend trip to Scotland. They go into it hoping the trip will help their relationship, but they were not chosen randomly for this trip, and soon all the secrets they've been hiding from each other will be revealed.
Presented by the Carroll Technology and Innovation Council and the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.
The longer class time is necessary for this program to give ample time for design alterations and customization.
In the second class, attendees will complete a second granny square and use both granny squares to make fingerless mitts.
Schedule an appointment at https://tinyurl.com/ccpl-westminster-sba or email Denise.Hayes@sba.gov. Walk-ins are welcomed as time allows.
¿Está interesado en mejorar sus habilidades del lenguaje? ¡Ven a la biblioteca para el programa de cuentos bilingües en español e inglés! Habrá cantos, bailes, actividades, cuentos y rimas en español e inglés.
Paul Ruehs is a seasoned security professional with over 45 years of experience in national security, law enforcement, and counterintelligence. He has served in both military and civilian roles, including 25 years in the USAF Security Police and leadership positions within the Department of Energy and Defense Intelligence Agency. He is a certified trainer with over 10,000 hours of classroom instruction, teaching at institutions like Carroll Community College and McDaniel College, and is a recognized expert in Operations Security (OPSEC), contributing to interagency panels and national symposiums. Holding a B.S. in History & Political Science and an M.A. in National Security Studies, Paul is also a published co-author and remains actively engaged in academic and security communities.
This registration is for individuals bringing their own sewing machine. You must have a working knowledge of how to thread and operate your machine to register.
If you want to reserve a sewing machine, please register for the other version of this program.
This registration will reserve a sewing machine for use. You must be certified for independent use to register for this program.
If you want to bring your own sewing machine, please register for the other version of this program.
This month, we are highlighting life on a farm. Join us for Farm Boots by Lisl H. Detlefsen. Participants should bring a favorite farm-themed title to show the group.
Three ways to watch:
Social workers are unable to provide clinical and therapeutic services, direct financial support, or make eligibility determinations.
Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification
Required Materials: A sewing machine and all materials will be provided.
About Beginner Sewing Level 1: These classes introduce new or less experienced sewists to beginning sewing information and resources with hands-on practice.
Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes introduce and practice the following skills:
You can take Level 1 classes in any order, but beginners will benefit most by taking the first three classes, Class 1, 2, and 3, in sequence.
Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Main.
Registration closes at 4:30 PM on the day of the program. You will receive the Zoom link via email by 5:30 PM on the day of the program.
Schedule an appointment at https://tinyurl.com/ccpl-eldersburg-sba or email Denise.Hayes@sba.gov. Walk-ins are welcomed as time allows.
Join the Friends of the Carroll County Public Library for our Annual Meeting and Friends Giving Afternoon Tea on Friday, November 14 at 1 PM. A business meeting will be followed by our special guest speaker, author Allie Pleiter. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Light refreshments will be served; please RSVP by 11/7.
We will once again be collecting non-perishable food and personal care items for donation to local organizations.
For questions, please contact Kati Townsley at ktownsley@carr.org or 443-293-3158.
About Allie Pleiter
An avid crafter, coffee junkie and firm believer that “pie makes everything better,” Allie Pleiter writes both fiction and non-fiction working on as many as four books at a time. The bestselling author of over seventy books, Allie has enjoyed a twenty-plus year career with over 1.9 million books sold. Allie's The Riverbank Knitting Mysteries are set in the fictional town of Collinstown, Maryland. View all of her books online at https://alliepleiter.com/books. In addition to writing, she maintains an active writing productivity coaching practice and speaks regularly on the creative process, publishing, and her very favorite topic—The Chunky Method of time management for writers. She lives in the Charlotte area with her husband and the world’s most adorable dog. Visit her website at www.alliepleiter.com to learn more.
Special thanks to Park Books on Main.
