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.
Exploration Commons will be closed for statewide staff training on Thursday, October 30, 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Children will learn firsthand the characteristics and uses of these happy visitors. They will also create wild and crazy pumpkin and squash ‘garden beings’ using found natural materials from the forest floor, our vegetable and flower gardens, and even bits and pieces from Grandma’s sewing basket.
A show-and-tell will round out the activity, with each child sharing the story of their exciting pumpkin or squash friend. Their new friend will travel home with them to celebrate a wondrous new season of great pumpkins and squash.
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.
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:
