Wide range of events left in March at the Westminster library branch

Whether you're looking for story times, hands-on activities for little ones, teen meetups, or insightful discussions for adults, there’s a wide range of events between now and the end of March at the Westminster branch of the Carroll County Public Library.

For Babies and Young Children

• Play Baby Play (March 21, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Ages: Birth - 3) – Enjoy a welcoming space where little ones can play, practice motor skills, and socialize.

• Family Storytime (March 24, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; March 27 & 31, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Ages: Birth - 8) – Sing, read, and play together with books, rhymes, and movement.

• Read and Play (March 25 & 26, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Ages: Birth - 24 Months) – A fun mix of interactive books, music, and playgroup activities.

• Twos and Threes Together (March 25, 26 & 27, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Ages: 2 - 3) – A lively story time featuring books, songs, and movement.

• Pajama Party Storytime (March 25, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Ages: Birth - 8) – Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed animal for a cozy bedtime story session.

• Preschool Science: Animal Tracks (March 28, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Ages: 3 - 6) – Explore animal tracks through hands-on activities, stories, and songs.

For Tweens and Teens

• Nintendo Afternoon (March 21, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Ages: 11 - 17) – Join friends for some fun on the Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros.

• Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board (March 24, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Ages: 12 - 17) – Help shape future library programs and earn service hours.

For Adults

• Preparing the Heart: Understanding Anticipatory Grief (March 22, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM) – Learn coping strategies for grief before loss, led by end-of-life doula Tina Workman.

• Demystifying Senior Living Options (March 26, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) – Gain insight into retirement living and financial planning with expert Kevin T. Jones.

• Westminster Book Club: Pint of No Return (March 26, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM) – Discuss Dana Mentink’s cozy mystery novel.

• Diverse Voices Book Club: Only This Beautiful Moment (March 25, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Ages: 16 - Adult) – Join a discussion on Abdi Nazemian’s novel about family, identity, and culture.

Creative and Social Activities

• Spring Paint Party (March 26, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Ages: 13 - Adult) – Celebrate spring with an evening of painting! Wear old clothes.

• Westminster Branch Chess Club (March 27, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, Ages: 11 - Adult) – Learn new chess strategies and enjoy open play.

Get more details on these events by visiting the library’s monthly calendar. Always check that in case events have changed or been updated since this article was published.