This event is in the "Adults" group. Soundscaping: Intro to FL Studio and Roland Keyboard Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons - AV Lab at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Adults Description: Learn the basics of music creation with an intro to FL Studio and a look into a few of the unique features of our own Roland FP-90X keyboard. Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Soundscaping: Intro to FL Studio and Roland Keyboard 2:00pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons - AV Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Learn the basics of music creation with an intro to FL Studio and a look into a few of the unique features of our own Roland FP-90X keyboard.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Making Customized Chocolate for Valentine's Day Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: Customize chocolates for yourself or your valentine in this two-session class! In session one, we'll create our designs in Fusion 360 and learn about the 3D printing process. In se... Required Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Making Customized Chocolate for Valentine's Day 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Customize chocolates for yourself or your valentine in this two-session class! In session one, we'll create our designs in Fusion 360 and learn about the 3D printing process. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Intro to Adobe Illustrator Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: Learn the basic features of Adobe Illustrator. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required! Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 1 2025 Sat Intro to Adobe Illustrator 2:30pm - 4:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Learn the basic features of Adobe Illustrator. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adobe Illustrator: Beyond the Basics Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: Join us for a comprehensive two-session Adobe Illustrator program where we further explore the software's capabilities and build on our existing knowledge. Because this class explo... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 3 2025 Mon Adobe Illustrator: Beyond the Basics 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Join us for a comprehensive two-session Adobe Illustrator program where we further explore the software's capabilities and build on our existing knowledge. 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 Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm 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. Feb 4 2025 Tue Intro to Laser Cutting 1:00pm - 3:30pm 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 "Adults" group. Design a Battle of the Books Team Shirt Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Adults Description: Create a custom design for your Battle of the Books team shirts. Learn to make a simple one-color design in Adobe Illustrator and review the options for applying your design to a s... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed Design a Battle of the Books Team Shirt 6:00pm - 7:45pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: Create a custom design for your Battle of the Books team shirts. Learn to make a simple one-color design in Adobe Illustrator and review the options for applying your design to a shirt.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Design a Battle of the Books Team Shirt Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Adults Description: Create a custom design for your Battle of the Books team shirts. Learn to make a simple one-color design in Adobe Illustrator and review the options for applying your design to a s... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Design a Battle of the Books Team Shirt 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 7 Description: Create a custom design for your Battle of the Books team shirts. Learn to make a simple one-color design in Adobe Illustrator and review the options for applying your design to a shirt.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Making Customized Chocolate for Valentine's Day Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: Customize chocolates for yourself or your valentine in this two-session class! In session one, we'll create our designs in Fusion 360 and learn about the 3D printing process. In se... Required Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Making Customized Chocolate for Valentine's Day 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Customize chocolates for yourself or your valentine in this two-session class! In session one, we'll create our designs in Fusion 360 and learn about the 3D printing process. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Independent Project Design: Video Editing Workshop Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Do you have a video project you wish to edit together but are unsure where to start? This is the class for you! Unlike our other classes, which just cover the introduction to video... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 7 2025 Fri Independent Project Design: Video Editing Workshop 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: 4 Description: Do you have a video project you wish to edit together but are unsure where to start? This is the class for you!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adobe Illustrator: Beyond the Basics Monday, February 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: Join us for a comprehensive two-session Adobe Illustrator program where we further explore the software's capabilities and build on our existing knowledge. Because this class explo... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 10 2025 Mon Adobe Illustrator: Beyond the Basics 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Join us for a comprehensive two-session Adobe Illustrator program where we further explore the software's capabilities and build on our existing knowledge. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Making for Seniors: Create a Simple Slate Laser Cutter Project Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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 slate laser cutter project and watch your project being ma... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue Making for Seniors: Create a Simple Slate Laser Cutter Project 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: 3 Description: Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a basic hands-on session where we'll create a simple slate laser cutter project and watch your project being made on our Fusion Pro laser cutter.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Edge-Lit Acrylic Signs: Valentine Edition Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: We're taking a twist on everyone's favorite edge-lit signs class! Choose from a selection of Valentine-themed cut-out designs for your acrylic sign. These bright and colorful proje... Required Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue Edge-Lit Acrylic Signs: Valentine Edition 4:00pm - 6:30pm 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 Payment Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: We're taking a twist on everyone's favorite edge-lit signs class! Choose from a selection of Valentine-themed cut-out designs for your acrylic sign.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Design an Augmented Reality Project with CoSpaces Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: Augmented reality allows us to combine digital elements with real-world objects. Join us to learn how to create and code a simple augmented reality scavenger hunt. Using CoSpa... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Design an Augmented Reality Project with CoSpaces 1:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons 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: Augmented reality allows us to combine digital elements with real-world objects. Join us to learn how to create and code a simple augmented reality scavenger hunt.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Hybrid Embroidery Machine Certification Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Exploration Commons Program Type: Sewing, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: This program is for those completing the final step of our online embroidery machine certification training. You must complete the online training and pass the quiz before register... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 14 2025 Fri Hybrid Embroidery Machine Certification 10:00am - 11:00am Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 3 Description: This program is for those completing the final step of our online embroidery machine certification training. You must complete the online training and pass the quiz before registering.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Animation Creation: Intro to 3D Modeling with Blender Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: Learn the cool features and utilities inside the free 3D modeling and animation software Blender! This class will showcase basic navigation of the user interface and its modeling t... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat Animation Creation: Intro to 3D Modeling with Blender 3:30pm - 4:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: Learn the cool features and utilities inside the free 3D modeling and animation software Blender! This class will showcase basic navigation of the user interface and its modeling tools.
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
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Introduction to Autodesk Fusion Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: Welcome to the world of 3D modeling and designing. In this introductory class, we will review the computer-aided design (CAD) software Autodesk Fusion by diving into the fundamenta... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Introduction to Autodesk Fusion 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Welcome to the world of 3D modeling and designing. In this introductory class, we will review the computer-aided design (CAD) software Autodesk Fusion by diving into the fundamentals and techniques for making a simple object.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Intro to Laser Cutting Thursday, February 20, 2025 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. Feb 20 2025 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Making for Good: Finksburg Branch Garden Tags Friday, February 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: The Finksburg Branch of CCPL needs our help! Their gardens are overfilled with many different types of plants, and our task is to create engraved metal plate tags to identify them.... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 21 2025 Fri Making for Good: Finksburg Branch Garden Tags 2:00pm - 4:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: The Finksburg Branch of CCPL needs our help! Their gardens are overfilled with many different types of plants, and our task is to create engraved metal plate tags to identify them. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Let's Start a Podcast! Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults Description: Do you want to get into podcasting but don't know where to start? This is the class for you! We will cover the basics of the different recording software we offer and introduce the... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "15 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon Let's Start a Podcast! 6:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Do you want to get into podcasting but don't know where to start? This is the class for you! We will cover the basics of the different recording software we offer and introduce the equipment we provide in the Audio/Video Lab.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Robot Coding with Pepper Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: Code with Pepper, CCPL's social humanoid robot! Program Pepper to strike up a conversation using the drag-and-drop interface, Choregraphe. No previous coding experience is req... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Robot Coding with Pepper 1:30pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons 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: Code with Pepper, CCPL's social humanoid robot! Program Pepper to strike up a conversation using the drag-and-drop interface, Choregraphe. No previous coding experience is required.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cricut: Create a Multi-Colored Project with Vinyl Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: In this class, participants will learn how to use Cricut Design Space and a Cricut machine to create and assemble a multi-colored vinyl sticker. All materials will be supplied, and... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Cricut: Create a Multi-Colored Project with Vinyl 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: In this class, participants will learn how to use Cricut Design Space and a Cricut machine to create and assemble a multi-colored vinyl sticker. All materials will be supplied, and no previous Cricut experience is required. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Laser Cutting Refresher Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: If it's been a while since you passed your Exploration Commons laser certification and you could use a refresher on the process, this class is for you! Get a reintroduction to the ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed Laser Cutting Refresher 1:00pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons 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: If it's been a while since you passed your Exploration Commons laser certification and you could use a refresher on the process, this class is for you! Get a reintroduction to the basics of using our Epilog Fusion Pro and Edge lasers.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Design an Augmented Reality Scavenger Hunt Game with CoSpaces Edu Thursday, February 27, 2025 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: Augmented reality allows us to combine digital elements with real-world objects. Join us to learn how to create and code a simple augmented reality scavenger hunt. Using CoSpa... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Design an Augmented Reality Scavenger Hunt Game with CoSpaces Edu 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons 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: Augmented reality allows us to combine digital elements with real-world objects. Join us to learn how to create and code a simple augmented reality scavenger hunt.
