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Carroll County Workforce Development

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Business and Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, a...

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Description:

Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers.

cartoon foxes reading on a teal background

Family Storytime

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Family 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. 

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg 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. 

EC Program

Unity Game Design: Customize the Platformer Microgame

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Description:

In this two-day program, you will learn the basics of the Unity Game Design Engine by customizing Unity's Platformer Microgame. We'll use a variety of mods to modify the game level...

Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

In this two-day program, you will learn the basics of the Unity Game Design Engine by customizing Unity's Platformer Microgame. We'll use a variety of mods to modify the game level, add a custom start screen, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Summer Reads: Craig Johnson

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Author Talks
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore, Carroll Lutheran Village, and Carroll County Public Library. Craig Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Longmire myster...

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Required
Seats Remaining: 86
Description:

Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore, Carroll Lutheran Village, and Carroll County Public Library.

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Writing Group

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 9:15am - 1:00pm
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment. The primary goal is to dedicate quie...

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment.

Move & Groove Storytime

Move & Groove Storytime

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Description:

Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children's books (and discover some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!     ...

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children's books (and discover some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!    

Group Baking: Cinnamon Rolls

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

In this group cooking class, we will make quick-rise cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting from scratch. One registration is good for up to 4 attendees, with a minimum of 2 per...

Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

In this group cooking class, we will make quick-rise cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting from scratch. One registration is good for up to 4 attendees, with a minimum of 2 per group.

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.

Move & Groove Storytime

Move & Groove Storytime

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Description:

Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children's books (and discover some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!     ...

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children's books (and discover some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!    

EC Program

Vibrant Salads for Summer

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Discover tasty, nutritious salads in this hands-on class, perfect for summer gatherings or weekly rotation. Each table will prepare a different recipe, which will be sampled by eve...

Required
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Discover tasty, nutritious salads in this hands-on class, perfect for summer gatherings or weekly rotation. Each table will prepare a different recipe, which will be sampled by everyone at the end of class.

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.

crochet hook and cream and magenta yarn

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to ...

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Celebrity Book Club Bingo

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us for a fun bingo night with a celebrity book club twist!

Required
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Join us for a fun bingo night with a celebrity book club twist!

Wooden gear created by laser cutting

Intro to Laser Cutting

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
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
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.

cartoon kids playing with blocks and a ball

Read and Play

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Read and Play:

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize....

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 24 Months )

Program Type: Storytime

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

cartoon foxes reading on a teal background

Family Storytime

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Family 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. 

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg 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. 

Group Cooking: Under the Tuscan Sun Dinner

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Cook and enjoy recipes from Frances Mayes' Under the Tuscan Sun. Each group will make Eggplant Involtini, Steak with Olives, Herbed Green Tomatoes, and Pickled Red Onions...

Required
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Cook and enjoy recipes from Frances Mayes' Under the Tuscan Sun. Each group will make Eggplant Involtini, Steak with Olives, Herbed Green Tomatoes, and Pickled Red Onions, and finish with Lemoncello Loaf Cake.

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.

close up image of a sewing machine pressure foot with text overlay that reads Intro to Basic Sewing Skills

Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Sewing
Age Group:
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Learn the basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This introductory-level class includes the EC sewing machine certification necessary for many other classes and/or inde...

Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Learn the basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This introductory-level class includes the EC sewing machine certification necessary for many other classes and/or independent sewing machine use in the makerspace.

person sitting in lotus position on a green background

Yoga with Meditation

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participan...

Required
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

cartoon kids reading on a lawn

Saturday Adventures

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Description:

Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts- there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always...

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

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

Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts- there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

laser engraved puzzle

Intermediate Laser Cutting: Designing Custom Puzzles

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Description:

In this intermediate-level laser design class, we will demonstrate and teach users how to design their custom-cut puzzles using different tools in Adobe Illustrator and Epilog's la...

Required
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

In this intermediate-level laser design class, we will demonstrate and teach users how to design their custom-cut puzzles using different tools in Adobe Illustrator and Epilog's laser cutting software. 

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Sykesville Painting Club Workshop

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Learn how to combine watercolor with ink. Hear about the variety of art pens we can use for ink and watercolor artwork. John Kachik will demonstrate and guide us step-by-step. ...

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Learn how to combine watercolor with ink. Hear about the variety of art pens we can use for ink and watercolor artwork. John Kachik will demonstrate and guide us step-by-step. 

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Monday Matinee: Moana

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Join us for Monday Matinees! Enjoy a favorite family movie. Blankets and pillows are welcome! All children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Moana is rated PG.

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us for Monday Matinees! Enjoy a favorite family movie. Blankets and pillows are welcome! All children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Moana is rated PG.

person sitting in lotus position on a green background

Yoga with Meditation

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participan...

Required
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

cartoon kids playing with blocks and a ball

Read and Play

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Read and Play:

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize....

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 24 Months )

Program Type: Storytime

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

cartoon foxes reading on a teal background

Family Storytime

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Family 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. 

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg 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.