This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 3: Garment Sewing, Introduction to Jacket Collars and Lapels 4:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults 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. May 22 2025 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 3: Garment Sewing, Introduction to Jacket Collars and Lapels 4:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Learn about the three main types of lapels and how to sew the most common type, a notched lapel. You will practice these skills by inserting sleeves into a 1/2-scale woven bodice sample. The lapel is the collar of a coat or jacket.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu Baking Together: Cinnamon Star Bread 5:00pm - 7:00pm Kids, 6 - Adults, Teens, Adults Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "6 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu Baking Together: Cinnamon Star Bread 5:00pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Kids ( 6 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description: Each group will shape and bake a delicious Cinnamon Star Bread using pre-made dough. Registration is for a group of up to four attendees. Anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 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. May 22 2025 Thu To Be Read: Mary Alice Monroe 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu To Be Read: Mary Alice Monroe 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: 113 Description: Mary Alice Monroe is the New York Times bestselling author of 30 books for adults and children including The Beach House, The Summer Girls, The Summer Guests, and The Summer of Lost and Found. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2025 Sat Quiche Lorraine and Decorative Laser Engraved Pie Lid Class 1:30pm - 4:30pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults 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. May 24 2025 Sat Quiche Lorraine and Decorative Laser Engraved Pie Lid Class 1:30pm - 4:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking, Laser and CNC Machines, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: Join us for a hybrid kitchen and makerspace class! We'll start in the kitchen, preparing a traditional Quiche Lorraine. 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.
May 26 2025 Mon Memorial Day All Day Some Branches 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
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0) 5:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0) 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - 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. May 27 2025 Tue Knife Skills Practice: Mediterranean Chickpea and Feta Salad 5:30pm - 7:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults 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. May 27 2025 Tue Knife Skills Practice: Mediterranean Chickpea and Feta Salad 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: Sharpen your knife skills! In this hands-on class, participants will make a Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Feta Cheese to take home 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. May 28 2025 Wed Oat Drop Scones and Coffee/Tea 9:30am - 11:00am Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2025 Wed Oat Drop Scones and Coffee/Tea 9:30am - 11:00am Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Learn how to make delicious Oat Drop Scones in our kitchen. Enjoy them with homemade whipped cream, jam, and coffee or tea for a tasty brunch. 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. May 28 2025 Wed Intro to Laser Cutting 5:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults 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. May 28 2025 Wed 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: Adobe Software, 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. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2025 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Zipper Bag (Class 3) 9:30am - 12:30pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults 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. May 29 2025 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Zipper Bag (Class 3) 9:30am - 12:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - 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. Expand your sewing skills by adding a zipper to a small storage bag. You'll insert a zipper into a small cotton bag with lining and learn hand-sewing techniques.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2025 Thu California Roll Sushi Bowl 10:30am - 12:00pm Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults 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. May 29 2025 Thu California Roll Sushi Bowl 10:30am - 12:00pm 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: 20 Description: Learn to make a California Roll Sushi Bowl in this hands-on class! Practice essential knife skills while preparing fresh ingredients for this delicious and easy-to-assemble dish. 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. May 29 2025 Thu Design an Augmented Reality Scavenger Hunt Game with CoSpaces Edu 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults 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. May 29 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 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 and code a simple augmented reality scavenger hunt.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2025 Thu To Be Read: Martha Hall Kelly 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Exploration Commons This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2025 Thu To Be Read: Martha Hall Kelly 6:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talks Description: Tickets $30, includes author talk and signed copy of The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 31 2025 Sat Make a Custom Engraved Summer Snack Board 10:00am - 12:00pm Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "13 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 31 2025 Sat Make a Custom Engraved Summer Snack Board 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Usher in the start of summer with a customized charcuterie board filled with healthy summer snacks! We will begin by creating a custom design and engraving it on our board. Disclaimer(s) Only adults need to register. 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. May 31 2025 Sat To Be Read: Kristy Woodson Harvey 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 31 2025 Sat To Be Read: Kristy Woodson Harvey 2:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talks Registration Required Seats Remaining: 103 Description: Kristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of eleven novels including A Happier Life, The Summer of Songbirds, and The Peachtree Bluff Serie Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon To Be Read: Kaira Rouda 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon To Be Read: Kaira Rouda 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: 142 Description: An ill-fated road trip resurrects a married couple’s darkest secrets in Jill Is Not Happy, the new thriller from Kaira Rouda, the USA Today bestselling author of Best Day Ever and The Next Wife. Kaira is an awar Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
Jun 19 2025 Thu Juneteenth All Day Some Branches Closing Jun 19 2025 Thu 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
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 28 2025 Sat To Be Read: Laura Lippman 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 28 2025 Sat To Be Read: Laura Lippman 11:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talks Registration Required Seats Remaining: 135 Description: Highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman returns with Murder Takes a Vacation, an irresistible mystery featuring Muriel Blossom, a former private investigator and middle-aged widow whose vacation Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
Jul 4 2025 Fri Independence Day All Day Some Branches Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri 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
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Carroll 250: Finding the Maryland 400: Maryland's First War Heroes 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Carroll 250: Finding the Maryland 400: Maryland's First War Heroes 6:00pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 144 Description: In August 1776, the Continental Army suffered a terrible defeat at the Battle of Brooklyn, the first major battle of the Revolutionary War.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 27 2025 Wed To Be Read: Carole Hopson 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 27 2025 Wed To Be Read: Carole Hopson 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: 144 Description: Written by Carole Hopson, A Pair of Wings, is the riveting, adventurous novel inspired by the remarkable true life of pioneer aviatrix Bessie Coleman, a Black woman who learned to fly at the dawn of aviation and found freedom in the air. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
Sep 1 2025 Mon Labor Day All Day Some Branches 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
Oct 13 2025 Mon Staff Training All Day Some Branches Closing Oct 13 2025 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
Nov 11 2025 Tue Veteran's Day All Day Some Branches 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