This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Editing Audio in Audacity 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Editing Audio in Audacity 2:00pm–3:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 20, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Audacity is a free-to-use audio editing software available at Exploration Commons. In this class you will get a hands-on walkthrough of the main features and tools this software provides!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Laser Cutting Refresher 4:30pm–7:00pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Laser Cutting Refresher 4:30pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 20, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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: 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 Jun 4 2026 Thu Intermediate Laser Skills: Designing Inlay Projects 1:30pm–3:30pm 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 Jun 4 2026 Thu Intermediate Laser Skills: Designing Inlay Projects 1:30pm–3:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 21, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: Build your laser design skills and improve your Adobe Illustrator workflow in this intermediate class. Explore the key factors in cutting inlay designs, learn how to measure kerf, and edit files for accurate results.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 5 2026 Fri ABCs & 123s: Dinosaurs 10:00am–11:00am Kids, 2 - 6 Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - 6" group Jun 5 2026 Fri ABCs & 123s: Dinosaurs 10:00am–11:00am Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on May 22, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 2 - 6 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime Registration Required Description: Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Unearthing the Past: A Beginner's Guide to Fossils 10:00am–11:00am Everyone, All Ages Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Unearthing the Past: A Beginner's Guide to Fossils 10:00am–11:00am Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: History and Genealogy, STEM/STEAM Description: Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly, easy introduction to how fossils form and why they matter. You’ll get to see real examples from around Maryland and hear what they reveal about the state’s ancient environments.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Create a Marble Maze with the CNC 1:00pm–4:30pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Create a Marble Maze with the CNC 1:00pm–4:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 23, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: In this program we will create a personalized mini-marble maze by utilizing our Carvera Desktop CNC! Basic computer experience is required, but no experience with the Carvera CNC is needed.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 8 2026 Mon Intro to Laser Cutting 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 8 2026 Mon Intro to Laser Cutting 10:00am–12:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 25, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 class is for customers looking to become certified for independent use of the Exploration Commons laser cutters. We will cover simple project creation in Adobe Illustrator, the basics of the Epilog Dashboard software
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 8 2026 Mon Intro to Carvera CNC 4:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 8 2026 Mon Intro to Carvera CNC 4:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 25, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: This two-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 Jun 9 2026 Tue Making for Seniors: Engrave a Simple Anodized Aluminum Project 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 9 2026 Tue Making for Seniors: Engrave a Simple Anodized Aluminum Project 10:00am–12:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 26, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating!
This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 9 2026 Tue Prehistoric Projects: Laser-Engraved Dinosaur Puzzles 5:00pm–7:30pm Kids, 8 - 12 Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "8 - 12" group Jun 9 2026 Tue Prehistoric Projects: Laser-Engraved Dinosaur Puzzles 5:00pm–7:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 26, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Kids ( 8 - 12 ) Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Come celebrate Summer Reading with a special prehistoric project: laser-engraved dinosaur puzzles! This is a pairs-making class. It is intended for one child that is 8-12 years old and one Exploration Commons laser-certified adult.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 10 2026 Wed Next Steps with Onshape 1:00pm–4:00pm Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 10 2026 Wed Next Steps with Onshape 1:00pm–4:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 27, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Welcome to the world of 3D modeling and design. In this class, we will review the computer-aided design (CAD) software Onshape by diving into the fundamentals and techniques to make a claw assembly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Risky Business: Fraud and Scam Prevention 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Risky Business: Fraud and Scam Prevention 2:00pm–3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on May 28, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business and Finance, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Online activity plays a big role in your everyday life—and knowing how to navigate it safely is more important than ever. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Intro to Carvera CNC 4:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Intro to Carvera CNC 4:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 25, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: This two-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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Intro to Laser Cutting 1:00pm–3:30pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Intro to Laser Cutting 1:00pm–3:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 30, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 class is for customers looking to become certified for independent use of the Exploration Commons laser cutters. We will cover simple project creation in Adobe Illustrator, the basics of the Epilog Dashboard software
This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Rocks and Geodes 1:30pm–2:30pm 11 - 17, Teens Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "11 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Rocks and Geodes 1:30pm–2:30pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on May 30, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: ( 11 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Description: Join us to crack open natural geodes and see what's inside! All materials will be provided for you.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 15 2026 Mon Discover the Night Sky! 7:00pm–9:30pm Everyone, All Ages Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 15 2026 Mon Discover the Night Sky! 7:00pm–9:30pm Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on June 1, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Description: Join the Westminster Astronomical Society and CCPL's Finksburg Branch for an evening of stargazing with inexpensive high-tech telescopes. Start by learning about the telescopes and the wonders of the night sky. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Create, Explore and More: Dino-Mite Dinosaurs 10:00am–11:30am Kids, 8 - 13, Teens North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "8 - 13" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Create, Explore and More: Dino-Mite Dinosaurs 10:00am–11:30am North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration will open on June 2, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 8 - 13 ) Teens Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Description: Stomp into a world of prehistoric fun! Kids will build their own dinosaur models and explore hands-on, dino-themed STEM activities that spark creativity and curiosity.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Creating Jewelry with Makerspace Technology 10:00am–11:30am Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Creating Jewelry with Makerspace Technology 10:00am–11:30am Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on June 2, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, DIY Arts and Crafts, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Learn about the types of jewelry you can make with our makerspace technology. We will review the available equipment, selecting appropriate materials, and setting up design files for success.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Next Steps with Adobe Illustrator: Image Tracing 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Next Steps with Adobe Illustrator: Image Tracing 4:30pm–6:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on June 2, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 be going over the image trace feature in Adobe Illustrator. We will be looking at a few different images and going over the multiple options of image tracing to get the best result for each image.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Intro to MakeraCAM 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Intro to MakeraCAM 1:00pm–3:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on June 3, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons 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!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 17 2026 Wed STEAMtivity 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, 6 - 18, Teens Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 18" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 17 2026 Wed STEAMtivity 2:00pm–3:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 18 ) Teens Program Type: STEM/STEAM Description: Dive into STEAM and creativity with hands-on, open-ended projects. Each session will feature new challenges where you can build, invent, experiment, and use your imagination and creativity to solve fun problems. 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Teen Laser Class: Engraved Livestock Brushes 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens, 12 - 18 Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - 18" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Teen Laser Class: Engraved Livestock Brushes 5:30pm–7:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on June 4, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - 18 ) Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: Getting ready for the summer livestock or horse show season? Join us to customize a wood-handled grooming brush to express your personality!
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
This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 22 2026 Mon Journey to the Center of the Earth with the Science Guys! 10:30am–11:15am Kids, 3 - 12 Taneytown Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 12" group Jun 22 2026 Mon Journey to the Center of the Earth with the Science Guys! 10:30am–11:15am Taneytown Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 12 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Description: Join us as we travel from outer space inward to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible!
