Westminster library branch
The Westminster branch of the Carroll County Public Library, 50 E. Main St., Westminster, will offer the following programs this week. Registration is required only where noted. For more information, call 410-386-4488.
Tuesday
Story Pals-Beach: 10 a.m. For ages 2-3. A theme-based story time featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities. With an accompanying caregiver.
Read and Play: 11 a.m. For ages birth-24 months. A story time featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.
Evening Story Time-Beach: 7 p.m. For all ages. End your day in a special way. This story time, open to all ages, introduces stories through books, songs, and activities. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Wednesday
Story Pals-Beach: 10 a.m. For ages 2-3. A theme-based story time featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities. With an accompanying caregiver.
Read and Play: 11 a.m. For ages birth-24 months. A story time featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.
Thursday
Story Pals-Beach: 10 and 11 a.m. For ages 2-3. A theme-based story time featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities. With an accompanying caregiver.
Year-Round Family Story Time-Beach: 1 p.m. For all ages. An open invitation. This weekly story time, open to all ages, introduces stories through books, songs, and activities. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Friday
Mad Science of Washington DC Presents Spectacular Science: 10 a.m. For ages 5-adults. Register for this event today. Explore the scientific process with this exciting show. Learn the science behind magic, explore air pressure, and see spectacular indoor fireworks. Discover the secret behind sublimation with our bubbling potions. All attendees need to register. This program is supported by Mount Garage Doors, Inc. in partnership with CCPL.
Lunchtime Concerts in the Park (Band TBA): Noon. For all ages. What better way to enjoy lunchtime than by listening to great music in the park. Brown bag it or grab a tasty treat in town and enjoy a terrific summer concert. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Saturday
The Sound of Music Preview: 10 a.m. For all ages. Theater Without Limits, the resident summer theater company of North Carroll Community School, will present scenes and songs from their upcoming production of the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein classic The Sound of Music. This performance is appropriate for all ages, so come on out to hear the Von Trapp family sing favorites like Do, Re, Mi, My Favorite Things, and many others. Feel free to sing along. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Monday
Read and Play: 9:30 a.m. For ages birth-24 months. A story time featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.
On My Own-Cows: 10:30 a.m. For ages 3-6. A theme-based story time for children who are ready for an independent, small group experience. All adult caregivers are welcome.
Read with a Furry Friend: 1 p.m. For ages 4-17. Monday afternoons are a time to read to a therapy dog provided by KPETS. Let the dogs help you reach your reading goal this summer – they are wonderful listeners. Weather-permitting, we will meet in the shady park in front of the library. (Rainy days we will meet inside the library.)
Summer Fun Day: 1 p.m. For all ages. Join us from 1-3 pm for an afternoon of crafts and summer fun to kick off our Summer Reading Program, Fizz Boom Read. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Finksburg library branch
The Finksburg branch of the Carroll County Public Library, 2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, will offer the following programs this week. Registration is required only where noted. For more information, call 410-386-4505 or 410-386-4488.
Tuesday
Little Red Hen Puppet Show: 9:45 and 11 a.m. For ages 3-adults. Register for this event today. Heat up the stove and let's get cooking with the Little Red Hen Puppet Show. Can anyone lend a hoof, claw, or paw to our kitchen chemistry experiment? In this funny tale of friendship, see if these best-meaning friends can make a pizza or simply make a mess. Children age 3 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. All attendees need to register.
On My Own-Favorite Stories: 1:30 p.m. For ages 3-6. A theme-based story time for children who are ready for an independent, small group experience. All adult caregivers are welcome.
Finksburg Book Discussion Group-"Bloodline" by James Rollins: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's book.
Get Your Game On: 6:30 p.m. For ages 11-17. Break out the controllers and get your game on. See what's just come in, challenge friends to a classic, or just crash the party for wi-fi with your own portable system. Now with more Minecraft.
Wednesday
Year-Round Family Story Time-Favorite Stories: 11 a.m. For all ages. An open invitation. This weekly story time, open to all ages, introduces stories through books, songs, and activities. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
On My Own-Favorite Stories: 1:30 p.m. For ages 3-6. A theme-based story time for children who are ready for an independent, small group experience. All adult caregivers are welcome.
Crafternoon-Arm Knitting: 3 p.m. For ages 10-adults. Register for this event today. Want to learn how to knit with only your arms? You can make a beautiful, handmade infinity scarf without needles. Come learn how to arm knit a warm and chunky scarf. Participants need to bring two skeins of super chunky yarn. (We used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick.)
Evening Story Time-Favorite Stories: 7 p.m. For all ages. End your day in a special way. This story time, open to all ages, introduces stories through books, songs, and activities. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Thursday
Story Pals-Favorite Stories: 9:45 a.m. For ages 2-3. A theme-based story time featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.
Read and Play: 11 a.m. For ages birth-24 months. A story time featuring lap games, tickles, bounces, and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.
Yoga with Syeda: 6 p.m. For ages 15-adults. Register for this event today. Five free yoga sessions of 90 minutes each. These special sessions allow more time to focus on relaxation and meditation, while allowing you to Increase your flexibility and strength. Appropriate for beginner or intermediate level.
Friday
The Magic of Roger Lindsay: 9:45 and 11 a.m. For ages 4-adults. Register for this event today. Summer Reading ambassador Roger Lindsay transports kids 4 to 104 to a realm of magical happenings, illusions, and laughter. Join Mr. Lindsay as he amazes and amuses in this show loaded with audience participation. You never know what surprises await you.
LEGO Creations: 2 p.m. For ages 5-adults. Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join us for a LEGO® program where you can build whatever you would like. We supply the blocks and you supply the creativity. Bring your dad or your mom and build together.
Saturday
Big Digger Story Time-Touch a Truck: 11 a.m. For ages 5-adults. Register for this event today. A special story time featuring songs, stories, and rhymes with everyone's favorite pieces of construction equipment. Afterwards, join us in welcoming real construction vehicles from Legacy Contracting. Only kids need to register.
Monday
Sidewalk Chalk Spectacular: 9:30 a.m. For all ages. Add your own creative touch to the Finksburg Branch Library. Join us Mondays this summer to give our walkways some flare and fun. Program is weather permitting. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Hot Rod Hamster Story Time: 11 a.m. For ages 3-10. Register for this event today. Make sure you stop by the Finksburg Branch Library to join us for a special story time with the lovable Hot Rod Hamster. Don't miss out on all the fun with our favorite furry friend. Children age 3 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Only kids need to register.
You Scream. I Scream. Let's Make Ice Cream: 2 p.m. For ages 8-12. Register for this event today. Don't miss out on the fun of making ice cream in a bag. You will learn everything you ever wanted to know about ice cream. Plus, discover the secret to finding out how skim, 1 percent, and whole milk differ and which one is the best when making ice cream. Refreshments will be served. This program is presented by a representative of the MD 4-H program.
