This event is in the "Teens" group May 22 2026 Fri Teens Cook: Personal Pizza 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens, 13 - 18 Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - 18" group May 22 2026 Fri Teens Cook: Personal Pizza 2:00pm–3:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 8, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 13 - 18 ) Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: CCPS has early dismissal today! Teens, come spend the afternoon in our teaching kitchen making your own personal pizza with the toppings of your own choosing. 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.Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen. All attendees need to register.
May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day All Day Some Branches Closing May 25 2026 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
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Vegetarian Burritos 1:30pm–3:00pm Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "15 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Vegetarian Burritos 1:30pm–3:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 13, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Learn to make hearty, flavorful vegetarian burritos packed with wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients. This class shows you how to create satisfying, health-focused meals that are quick, easy, and delicious. 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.Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Simple Bread Making Basics 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Simple Bread Making Basics 5:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 13, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Learn the fundamentals of homemade bread in this hands-on program. Participants will explore simple ingredients, practice mixing and kneading techniques, and learn about proofing and baking essentials. 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.Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 29 2026 Fri Make Your Own Crackers 11:30am–1:30pm Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 29 2026 Fri Make Your Own Crackers 11:30am–1:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 15, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Love crispy crackers but hate all the extra ingredients in store-bought? Learn to make crackers from scratch. We will be making two types of crackers and a simple, tasty spread to serve with them. 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.Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 30 2026 Sat Advanced Baking: Black Forest Cake 1:30pm–3:45pm Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "15 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 30 2026 Sat Advanced Baking: Black Forest Cake 1:30pm–3:45pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 16, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Black Forest Gateau (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte) is a classic German dessert featuring layers of chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, and cherries, flavored with Kirsch and decorated with more whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and cherries. 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.Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen.
Jun 19 2026 Fri Juneteenth All Day All Branches Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite, Online
Jul 4 2026 Sat Independence Day All Day All Branches Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Independence 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, Online
Sep 7 2026 Mon Labor Day All Day Some Branches Closing Sep 7 2026 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
Sep 19 2026 Sat Carroll Book Festival All Day All Branches Closing Sep 19 2026 Sat Closing Carroll Book Festival All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite, Online
Oct 12 2026 Mon Staff Training All Day All Branches Closing Oct 12 2026 Mon Closing Staff Training All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite, Online
Nov 11 2026 Wed Veterans Day All Day Some Branches Closing Nov 11 2026 Wed Closing Veterans 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
Nov 25 2026 Wed Thanksgiving Eve 12:00pm–8:00pm All Branches Closing Nov 25 2026 Wed Closing Thanksgiving Eve 12:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite, Online
Nov 26 2026 Thu Thanksgiving All Day Some Branches Closing Nov 26 2026 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
Nov 27 2026 Fri Thanksgiving All Day Some Branches Closing Nov 27 2026 Fri 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
Dec 24 - 25 2026 Christmas All Day 12/24–12/25 All Branches Closing Dec 24 - 25 2026 Closing Christmas All Day 12/24–12/25 Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite, Online
Dec 31 2026 Thu New Year's Eve All Day All Branches Closing Dec 31 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite, Online
Jan 1 2027 Fri New Year's Day All Day Some Branches Closing Jan 1 2027 Fri Closing New Year'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, Offsite Description: Closed for the New Year's Day Holiday
Jan 1 2027 Fri New Year's Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 1 2027 Fri Closing New Year'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, Offsite, Online
Jan 18 2027 Mon MLK Day All Day Some Branches Closing Jan 18 2027 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
Feb 15 2027 Mon Presidents' Day All Day Some Branches Closing Feb 15 2027 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
Mar 27 2027 Sat Easter weekend All Day Some Branches Closing Mar 27 2027 Sat Closing Easter weekend All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
May 31 2027 Mon Memorial Day All Day Some Branches Closing May 31 2027 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
Jun 19 2027 Sat Juneteenth All Day Some Branches Closing Jun 19 2027 Sat Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
