Grown-up Fun at the Westminster Branch Library

Itching to get out of the house but it’s too hot to hang outside? Stop by Westminster Branch Library for fun events and activities. Patch picked the best activities for adults and children. Our list for adults, compiled from Westminster Library, is below:

Join author Joseph Collins as he talks about how his genealogical research brought to life this little-known/long-forgotten Civil War battle. His book, The Battle of West Frederick, July 7, 1864: Prelude to Battle of Monocacy, details what took place in the farm fields west of Frederick City two days before the Battle of Monocacy.

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.

Join bestselling and award winning author Hope Ramsay, author of Last Chance Book Club, the latest in her popular Last Chance series, as she discusses her career as a published writer.

Attention authors, illustrators, or anyone wanting to publish a book! Craig Schenning of Old Line Publishing will present how to publish your book in a variety of formats including traditional, e-book, or self-publishing.