Thanksgiving Eve Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, CCPL Headquarters Closing Nov 27 2024 Wed Closing Thanksgiving Eve 3:00pm - 8:00pm Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, CCPL Headquarters
Thanksgiving All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday Closing Nov 28 2024 Thu Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters Description: Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
American Indian Heritage Day All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch Closing Nov 29 2024 Fri Closing American Indian Heritage Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Gingerbread Cream Pie and Pie Lid Engraving Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, Cooking Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: Join us for a hybrid kitchen-makerspace class! We'll start in the kitchen, preparing all the components for a delicious gingerbread cream pie. While our ingredients cool, we'll lea... Required Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 30 2024 Sat Gingerbread Cream Pie and Pie Lid Engraving 1:00pm - 4:45pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, Cooking Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Join us for a hybrid kitchen-makerspace class! We'll start in the kitchen, preparing all the components for a delicious gingerbread cream pie.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Creating Jewelry with Makerspace Technology Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: Learn about the types of jewelry you can make with our makerspace technology. We will review the available equipment, selecting appropriate materials, and setting up design files f... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Creating Jewelry with Makerspace Technology 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Learn about the types of jewelry you can make with our makerspace technology. We will review the available equipment, selecting appropriate materials, and setting up design files for success.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Holiday Creations: Design and Engrave a Gift Box Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, Technology and Maker Age Group: Adults Description: Customize your own gift box design on our Epilog Fusion Pro laser. Participants will create their own designs using images and text in Adobe Illustrator. You will leave with a beau... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Holiday Creations: Design and Engrave a Gift Box 5:00pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Customize your own gift box design on our Epilog Fusion Pro laser. Participants will create their own designs using images and text in Adobe Illustrator. You will leave with a beautifully engraved gift box, perfect for any occasion.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Create a Personalized Wood Holiday Ornament Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: Create a simple wood ornament with personalized text on our Epilog Fusion Pro laser. We'll learn the basics of using Adobe Illustrator to design for the laser, and then you'll watc... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Create a Personalized Wood Holiday Ornament 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Create a simple wood ornament with personalized text on our Epilog Fusion Pro laser. We'll learn the basics of using Adobe Illustrator to design for the laser, and then you'll watch your ornament being made.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Intro to Laser Cutting Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Intro to Laser Cutting 2:00pm - 4:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Intermediate Laser Cutting: Engraving Painted Canvas Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: This intermediate-level laser design class focuses on the differences between creating designs and navigating unique settings on pre-painted paper canvases. The longer class tim... Required Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Intermediate Laser Cutting: Engraving Painted Canvas 4:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description: This intermediate-level laser design class focuses on the differences between creating designs and navigating unique settings on pre-painted paper canvases. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Making for Seniors: Create a Simple Wood Gift Tag Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Adults Description: Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a basic hands-on session where we'll create a simple wood gift tag and watch your project being made on our Fus... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Making for Seniors: Create a Simple Wood Gift Tag 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a basic hands-on session where we'll create a simple wood gift tag and watch your project being made on our Fusion Pro laser cutter.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Maker Expo 2024 Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, Sewing, DIY Arts and Crafts, Technology and Maker Age Group: Everyone, All Ages Description: Join us for our third annual Maker Expo. Customers and staff will showcase and sell handcrafted items in our Large Meeting Room from 10 AM - 1 PM. We will also be collecting spices... This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Maker Expo 2024 10:00am - 1:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, Sewing, DIY Arts and Crafts, Technology and Maker Description: Join us for our third annual Maker Expo. Customers and staff will showcase and sell handcrafted items in our Large Meeting Room from 10 AM - 1 PM.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Custom Laser Engraved Wine Tumblers Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, Technology and Maker Age Group: Adults Description: Learn some of the basics of the laser's rotary tool as we create a design and engrave it onto our coated metal wine tumblers. These wine tumblers are light blue with a lid. Must be... Required Payment This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Custom Laser Engraved Wine Tumblers 5:00pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, Technology and Maker Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: Learn some of the basics of the laser's rotary tool as we create a design and engrave it onto our coated metal wine tumblers. These wine tumblers are light blue with a lid. Must be laser-certified for this class! Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Intro to Laser Cutting Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Intro to Laser Cutting 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures.
Christmas Holiday All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing Christmas Holiday All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
Christmas Holiday All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch Closing Dec 25 2024 Wed Closing Christmas Holiday All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Make a NYE Charcuterie Board! Monday, December 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons - Epilog Fusion Edge Laser - 24" at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, Cooking Age Group: Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults Description: Join us for a crossover program between our makerspace and teaching kitchen to make a custom laser-engraved charcuterie board. We'll finish our class in the kitchen by designing a ... Required Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "15 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon Make a NYE Charcuterie Board! 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons - Epilog Fusion Edge Laser - 24" Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, Cooking Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Join us for a crossover program between our makerspace and teaching kitchen to make a custom laser-engraved charcuterie board. 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. All attendees need to register.
New Year's Holiday All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing New Year's Holiday All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
New Year's Day All Day CCPL Headquarters, Eldersburg Branch, Finksburg Branch, , , Mobile Services, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Offsite, Taneytown Branch, , , Westminster Branch Closed for the New Year's Day Holiday Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: CCPL Headquarters, Eldersburg Branch, Finksburg Branch, , , Mobile Services, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Offsite, Taneytown Branch, , , Westminster Branch Description: Closed for the New Year's Day Holiday
MLK Day All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite Closed for the Martin Luther King Holiday Closing Jan 20 2025 Mon Closing MLK Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite Description: Closed for the Martin Luther King Holiday
Presidents' Day All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite Closed for the Presidents' Day Holiday Closing Feb 17 2025 Mon Closing Presidents' Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite Description: Closed for the Presidents' Day Holiday
Memorial Day All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite Closed for the Memorial Day Holiday Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite Description: Closed for the Memorial Day Holiday
Labor Day All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite Closed for the Labor Day Holiday Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Labor Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite Description: Closed for the Labor Day Holiday
Veteran's Day All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters Library closed for Veteran's Day Closing Nov 11 2025 Tue Closing Veteran's Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters Description: Library closed for Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Eve Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, CCPL Headquarters Closing Nov 26 2025 Wed Closing Thanksgiving Eve 5:00pm - 8:00pm Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, CCPL Headquarters