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 - Seasons: 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 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.
Evening Story Time - Seasons: 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 under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Wednesday
Story Pals - Seasons: 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 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.
Family Movie Night - Holes: 6:30 p.m. For All Ages. Sit back and relax with family and friends while watching a movie at the library. We'll even supply the popcorn. All movies are rated PG. Children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Refreshments will be served.
Thursday
Story Pals - Seasons: 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 adult caregiver.
Story Pals - Seasons: 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 adult caregiver.
Year-Round Family Story Time - Seasons: 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 under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
In the Shadow of the Vampyre - A Mystery Program: 6 p.m. For ages 11-17. Register for this event today. Could she be the victim of a terrible accident at the KomikFest? But what about the bite marks on her neck? If you would like to help solve this case, come join us for a snack and a mystery. Refreshments will be served.
Songs at 6:30 Concert Series - Ron Zuskin & Friends: 6:30 p.m. For All Ages. Join us for this free evening concert series featuring local and regional musicians. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy some terrific music. Sponsored by The City of Westminster, Downtown Westminster Main Street Program, and Coffey Music. Rain location - lower level of Longwell Parking Garage. Children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Friday
The Magic of Roger Lindsay: 10 a.m. and 2 p.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 Prop, the Magic Bunny, as he and Mr. Lindsay amaze and amuse in this show loaded with audience participation. You never know what surprises await you. All attendees need to register. This program is sponsored in part by a Community Arts Development Grant from the Carroll County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council. The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and its programs, services, activities, and facilities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or who has a complaint should contact Gina Valentine, The Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 410.386.3800, 1.888.302.8978, MD Relay 7-1-1/1.800.735.2258 or email gvalentine@ccg.carr.org as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.
Saturday
New Games for the Whole Family: 10 a.m. For All Ages. Come join us as we learn some games that everyone can play. We're planning to have a ball. Children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
READ Local with Dick Ellwood: 2 p.m. For Adults. Meet Dick Ellwood, retired Baltimore police officer and author of Cop Stories - The Few, the Proud, the Ugly and Charm City's Blue Justice. READ Local features a published author from the Carroll County community each month to meet and greet readers. Authors may have books available for purchase and signing.
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 - Vacation: 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.
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
Read and Play: 9:45 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.
Story Pals - Counting: 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 adult caregiver.
On My Own - Counting: 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.
Amigurumi - Little Turtle: 3 p.m. For ages 12-Adults. Register for this event today. Join us as we create amigurumi (ami is Japanese for knit or crochet and nuigurumi is stuffed doll) our very own adorably cute chibis. We will be crocheting a small turtle and you must have some experience w/single crochet stitch. Yarn will be provided. Please bring a size G/6 crochet hook and a tapestry needle with you.
Finksburg Book Discussion Group - The Sisters by Nancy Jensen: 6:30 p.m. For Adults. Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's book.
Wednesday
Year-Round Family Story Time - Counting: 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 under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
On My Own - Counting: 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.
Evening Story Time - Counting: 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 under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Thursday
Story Pals - Counting: 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.
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.
Friday
Be a Part of the Adventures of Mirabelle: 11 a.m. For All Ages. Register for this event today. Come meet author Michael Muller and Mirabelle, the star of The Adventures of Mirabelle series. Michael will read his books and Mirabelle will pose for photos. Mr. Muller's books will be for sale and available for signing. You don't want to miss this great opportunity to meet them both. Children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Russian Story Time: 1 p.m. For ages 3-10. Register for this event today. Russia may be half a world away, but some of the best stories are making their way to the Finksburg Branch. Hear some classic Russian stories, learn a few words in Russian, & do a Russian-themed craft. Children age 3 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Mr. Lemoncello's Great (Finksburg) Library Escape: 6 p.m. For ages 10-Adults. Register for this event today. Think you can solve a mystery & escape the Finksburg Branch Library? Put your skills to the test when we celebrate Chris Grabenstein's latest book, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, by hosting our very own scavenger hunt game at the Finksburg Branch. See if you can figure out all the clues in order to escape. The library will open at 6 pm for this special Friday evening event. Refreshments will be served. Only kids need to register.
Monday
Summer Sidewalk Spectacular: 10 a.m. For All Ages. Add your own creative touch to the Finksburg Branch. Join us Mondays this summer to give our walkways some fun flair. Program is weather permitting. Guidelines and chalk available at the Information Desk. Children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Morning Matinee - Brave: 10:30 a.m. For ages 3-Adults. Ready, Set, Action. The Finksburg Branch will be showing some favorite family films this summer. Stop by, watch the movie, have some popcorn, and then check out a great book to enjoy. Movies are rated G or PG. Children age 3 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Refreshments will be served.
Meet Levi - Seeing Eye Dog in Training: 1 p.m. For All Ages. Laurie Buckler has raised guide dogs for 20 years and she will share information about her family's 23rd dog and the guide dog program.
