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Intro to CNC

10:00am–4:00pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
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
Description:

This one-day CNC certification class will introduce you to the design basics, machine use, and safety procedures for our new Makera Carvera desktop CNC machine.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Making for Seniors: Create a Simple Slate Laser Cutter Project

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Exploration Commons
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
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

How to Chat with Chat Bots

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Finksburg Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 10, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Learn common features of AI chatbot interfaces, conversation management, and privacy configurations. Compare ChatGPT, Claude, and other popular platforms to understand their different strengths, pricing models, and use cases.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Making Movies: Intro to Premiere Pro

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 10, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

See what's behind the silver screen in this introduction to Adobe's high-end video editing software, Premiere Pro! We will cover everything from basic editing tips and tricks to some cool tucked-away features in the program.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Nintendo Afternoon: MAR10 Day!

2:00pm–4:00pm
11 - 17, Teens
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Young Adult Window Display
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Celebrate Mario Day by joining us in our Young Adult Area for gaming on our Nintendo Switch. Bring your friends and take turns playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to MakeraCAM

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 11, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

In this class we will go over utilizing MakeraCAM, the base design software that we teach for using our Carvera CNC!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Arduino

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators, and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill a variety of simple tasks.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Fun with LEGO® Sumo-Bots

5:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, 8 - 12
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 12 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Description:

Drop by to see how robots compete in a sumo-style match. Experience hands-on what it takes to program and revise a robot. This workshop will be guided by the coach and members of the Pie3 robotics team, Gear Freaks.  

This event is in the "Kids" group

Rainbow Magic

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 6
Taneytown Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 13, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 6 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Join us as we celebrate colors and the rainbow. We will hear stories, sing songs, and create beautiful art and science using rainbow magic. Colors will be blended to create different colors.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Leaping Leprechauns

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 2 - 6
Taneytown Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 16, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 6 )

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

There's no school today (CCPS), so join the fun as we celebrate Irish heritage with a STEAM twist. We'll share stories, songs, and crafts, plus some fun STEAM activities to find the leprechaun's gold!

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Robot Coding with Pepper

10:00am–11:30am
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 16, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

The Chemistry of Trees and Forests

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, 7 - 18, Teens
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 7 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of trees and forests.

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 "Kids" group

Role-Playing Game Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, 6 - 11
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 11 )

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Tabletop role-playing games are story-based games focused on player choice and randomized encounters, built around cooperation and group learning.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter

5:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 17, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Come learn how to use the Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter, which can cut 24-inch-wide rolls by however long you want! This machine is like the Cricut Maker but can create larger projects like window decals.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Laser Cutting Refresher

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
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

Understanding 3D Models: What Can I 3D Print?

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

In this class, we will review the basics of what to look out for in 3D models that you would like to have 3D printed.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adobe Illustrator: Beyond the Basics

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 19, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Wanting to go more in-depth with your design techniques using Adobe Illustrator? Then this is the class for you! We will cover tools, tips, and tricks that go beyond our standard intro classes. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

A World of Bugs!

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone, All Ages
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Live Animals, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Meet Ryan "The Bug Man" and his vast collection of bugs! He'll show you hundreds of incredible bugs—insects from around the globe. Tons of cool bug fun is guaranteed!

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

Nintendo Afternoon

2:00pm–4:00pm
11 - 17, Teens
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Young Adult Window Display
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join us in our Young Adult Area for gaming on our Nintendo Switch. Bring your friends and take turns playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more. Games will be provided. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Laser Cutting

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
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
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

Custom Engraved Leatherette Journals

4:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will open on March 9, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Curious Kids

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, 5 - 8
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 8 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Calling all curious kids! Join us each session to share a story, art project, and hands-on STEM activity. Children and adults can have fun and get messy together! Food and natural items may be present.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

LEGO® Builders Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, 6 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time!

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cooking and Shopping with AI

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Finksburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 10, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Discover how AI can become your creative partner in the kitchen and your smart companion while shopping.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.