How Does Your Garden Grow?

10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment, STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Description:

Celebrate spring by sharing garden stories. We will explore the magic of seeds through a take-home STEM activity and prepare a seed starter to begin your summer garden. We will be using soil, seeds, and other craft materials.

May the 4th Be with You!

10:00am - 11:30am
Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 10 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Celebrate all things Star Wars at our May the 4th craft event! We'll provide the supplies to create an assortment of Star Wars crafts; you bring the Force!

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

Saturday Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Mother's Day Craft and Play

11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 9 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Mother's Day is fast approaching! Whether you are a mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, or friend, bring your little ones to do some simple crafts and play with friends. Everyone can make a new friend or two!

May the 4th: Star Wars Day

11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Description:

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... the Jedi Council decreed that May the 4th would forever be known as Star Wars Day.

Read with a Furry Friend

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained "reading dogs" provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children and help with emotional and social skills.

Easy Crafting Afternoon: May the 4th Be with You Luminaries

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Required
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Join us for an easy and fun crafting afternoon. We will celebrate all things Star Wars with our own Star Wars-themed luminaries.  

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Wok Cooking Basics

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Required
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

In this hands-on class, gain an introductory understanding of wok cooking and learn how to prepare your recipe for the best results. We will prepare a plant-based recipe to practice the new cooking skill.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

Game Day: Codenames

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Librarian Joy Zimmer will teach you how to play Codenames at City Park Gaming & Brew Room! An adult must accompany all participants under the age of 18. The library will not cover the cost of beverages or snacks.