This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon Summer Reads: Alex Finlay 6:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon Summer Reads: Alex Finlay 6:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talks Registration Required Seats Remaining: 122 Description: Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue Making Movies: Intro to Premiere Pro 2:00pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "15 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue Making Movies: Intro to Premiere Pro 2:00pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: See what's behind the silver screen in this introductory course to Adobe's high-end video editing software, Premiere Pro!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue Creative Crudité 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue Creative Crudité 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description: In this hands-on class, participants will learn how to make a beautiful crudité platter with delicious dips. 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 "Adults" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue Summer Reads: Erika Robuck 6:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue Summer Reads: Erika Robuck 6:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talks Registration Required Seats Remaining: 111 Description: Join us for a special book launch for Erika Robuck's The Last Twelve Miles. From the glamorous world of D. C.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 5 2024 Wed Basic Electronics & Arduinos 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "13 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 5 2024 Wed Basic Electronics & Arduinos 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: This skill-building class focuses on the basics of electronics and the use of the Arduino programming environment to create a wide array of simple circuits that teach not only the fundamentals but also stand as examples for your future projects.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 6 2024 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Make a Thread Catcher (Class 1) 9:30am - 12:30pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "14 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 6 2024 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Make a Thread Catcher (Class 1) 9:30am - 12:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn about various fabric stabilizers and how to sew various stitches, including sewing in a straight line.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 6 2024 Thu Spices of the World: Nutmeg & Mace 1:30pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 6 2024 Thu Spices of the World: Nutmeg & Mace 1:30pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Third in our Spices & Herbs series. This class will focus on a unique dual spice: nutmeg and mace. Discover sourcing, flavors, and varieties. We will taste various forms of nutmeg and mace and evaluate them using flavor descriptors. 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. Jun 6 2024 Thu Design an Augmented Reality Project with Cospaces and Merge Cube 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 6 2024 Thu Design an Augmented Reality Project with Cospaces and Merge Cube 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: Augmented reality allows us to combine digital elements with real-world objects. Join us to learn how to create a simple augmented reality project specifically for interaction with a Merge Cube.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 7 2024 Fri 3D Printer Design and Construction 3:30pm - 4:30pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "13 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 7 2024 Fri 3D Printer Design and Construction 3:30pm - 4:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: Interested in building your own 3D printer or learning more about how this technology works? Join us for an in-depth look at the mechanics, electronics, and software that bring these machines to life.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 8 2024 Sat Group Baking: Cinnamon Rolls 1:30pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "8 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 8 2024 Sat Group Baking: Cinnamon Rolls 1:30pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Kids ( 8 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2024 Mon Knife Skills Practice: Black Bean Salad 11:00am - 12:30pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2024 Mon Knife Skills Practice: Black Bean Salad 11:00am - 12:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description: Sharpen your knife skills! Participants will make a black bean salad to take home in this hands-on class while practicing cutting techniques learned in our Basic Knife Skills 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2024 Mon Unity Game Design: Customize the Platformer Microgame 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2024 Mon Unity Game Design: Customize the Platformer Microgame 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 Registration 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Making for Seniors: Robot Coding with Pepper 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Making for Seniors: Robot Coding with Pepper 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Learn how to create basic code to animate and converse with Pepper, CCPL's social humanoid robot! No previous coding experience is required.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Unity Game Design: Customize the Platformer Microgame 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Unity Game Design: Customize the Platformer Microgame 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 Registration 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Group Baking: Cinnamon Rolls 10:00am - 11:30am Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "8 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Group Baking: Cinnamon Rolls 10:00am - 11:30am Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Kids ( 8 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Vibrant Salads for Summer 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "15 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Vibrant Salads for Summer 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness Registration 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Intro to Laser Cutting 9:30am - 11:30am Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Intro to Laser Cutting 9:30am - 11:30am 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 Registration 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 "Adults" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Group Cooking: Under the Tuscan Sun Dinner 5:00pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Group Cooking: Under the Tuscan Sun Dinner 5:00pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0) 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "14 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0) 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 15 2024 Sat Intermediate Laser Cutting: Designing Custom Puzzles 1:00pm - 4:00pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 15 2024 Sat Intermediate Laser Cutting: Designing Custom Puzzles 1:00pm - 4:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration 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.
Jun 19 2024 Wed Juneteenth Holiday All Day Some Branches Closing Jun 19 2024 Wed Closing Juneteenth 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 "Adults" group. Jun 24 2024 Mon Summer Reads: Tracy Chevalier 6:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 24 2024 Mon Summer Reads: Tracy Chevalier 6:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talks Registration Required Seats Remaining: 112 Description: Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library.
Jul 4 2024 Thu Independence Day Holiday All Day Some Branches Closing Jul 4 2024 Thu Closing Independence Day 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. Jul 15 2024 Mon Mock Trial Camp 10:00am - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "11 - 14" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 15 2024 Mon Mock Trial Camp 10:00am - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: ( 11 - 14 ) Teens Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Mock Trial Camp is designed for students entering grades 6 -9. In this two-day competition, students will learn about Mock Trial by taking on a legal case, either civil or criminal in nature, that challenges them to think critically about tim