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.
Wednesday
Twos and Threes Together: Sounds: 10 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays and movement.
Read and Play: 11 a.m. For ages birth-24 months, with accompanying caregiver. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music and movement followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Thursday
Twos and Threes Together: Sounds: 10 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays and movement.
Twos and Threes Together: Sounds: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays and movement.
Family Storytime: Sounds: 1 p.m. For all ages. Share books, stories, rhymes, musicand movement in a format appropriate for young children. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Medicare 101: 5 p.m. For adults. Are you eligible for Medicare in the coming months? Do you already have Medicare and want to learn more? Join the library for a free one-hour workshop that will include the four parts of Medicare and how they work, Medicare Supplement — Medigap — plans, qualification requirements for Medicare Savings Programs — all Savings Programs are not low-income programs — free preventive services offered by Medicare, and how to protect yourself from healthcare fraud. Presented by Tina Herrero-Backe, State Health Insurance Assistance Program/SMP — formerly Senior Medicare Patrol Project — coordinator.
All Creatures Great and Small: 7 p.m. For ages 12-adults. Misfits Animal Sanctuary is a group of animal professionals who pomote animal welfare through actively helping animals in need, educating people about animals, and supporting or promoting abandoned animals of all sizes, whether they are strays or their owners simply cannot take care of them anymore. If you love animals, come to hear how you can help animals in need.
Friday
Play Baby Play: 10 a.m. For ages birth-3, with accompanying caregiver. You're invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones. Come enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with toys, read a board book, enjoy music and socialize with others.
Saturday
No special events listed.
Sunday
No special events listed.
Monday
Read and Play: 9:30 a.m. For ages birth-24 months, with accompanying caregiver. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Ready Set School: Beach: 10:30 a.m. For ages 3-6. An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music and art skills. All adult caregivers are welcome.
Tuesday
Twos and Threes Together: Beach: 10 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays and movement.
Read and Play: 11 a.m. For ages birth-24 months, with accompanying caregiver. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Pajama Party Storytime: Beach: 7 p.m. For all ages. Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs and activities. 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.
Wednesday
Family Storytime: Under the Sea: 11 a.m. For all ages. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format appropriate for young children. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Ready Set School: Under the Sea: 1:30 p.m. For ages 3-6. An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music and art skills.
Pajama Party Storytime: Under the Sea: 6:30 p.m. For all ages. Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs and activities. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Thursday
Twos and Threes Together: Under the Sea: 9:45 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays and movement.
Read and Play: 11 a.m. For ages birth-24 months, with accompanying caregiver. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Friday
PBS Bookfinder Storytime: 11 a.m. For ages 2-adults. Join the library for a storytime using books found on PBS's Bookfinder service. Learn how you can use Bookfinder as a parenting tool. Part of the Quality Digital Media Partnership series with WQED-PBS, LittleeLit.com and Carroll County Public Library. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Saturday
PAWS to Read: 2 p.m. For ages 5-17. Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog. Research shows that children enjoy improving their reading skills by practicing the art of reading to animals. Registration preferred, but walk-ins welcome. Only kids need to register.
Sunday
Closed.
Monday
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party: 10 a.m. For all ages. Help kick off Summer Reading by joining the library's kick-off party featuring fun activities, face painting, a special visitor and more. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Summer Sidewalk Spectacular: 10 a.m. For all ages. Add your own creative touch to the Finksburg branch. Come to the library on Mondays this summer to give its walkways some fun flair. Program is weather-permitting. Guidelines and chalk available at the Information Desk. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Tuesday
Read and Play: 9:45 a.m. For ages birth-24 months, with accompanying caregiver. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Twos and Threes Together: Zoo: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays and movement.
Ready Set School: Zoo: 1:30 p.m. For ages 3-6. An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music and art skills.
Finksburg Book Discussion Group: "Orphan Train," by Christina Baker Kline: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Join the library for a lively discussion of this month's book. A Celebrating America program.
