This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Snow, Ice, & Snowmen 10:00am–11:00am Kids, 2 - 5 Taneytown Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - 5" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Snow, Ice, & Snowmen 10:00am–11:00am Taneytown Branch Open Registration will close on January 9, 2026 @ 10:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 2 - 5 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Description: Bundle up for a chilly program about all things cold. We will explore snow and ice and make a cute snowman. Learning stations will help the children engage in creative play and learning. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Introduction to Arduino 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Introduction to Arduino 10:00am–12:00pm Exploration Commons Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Teens" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Nintendo Afternoon 2:00pm–4:00pm 11 - 17, Teens Westminster Branch This event is in the "11 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Nintendo Afternoon 2:00pm–4:00pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Everyone" group Jan 10 2026 Sat RoboCavs Robotic Demonstration 3:30pm–4:30pm Everyone, All Ages Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 10 2026 Sat RoboCavs Robotic Demonstration 3:30pm–4:30pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Description: Come see South Carroll High School's robotics team, the RoboCavs, in action! Join us for this short, interactive program where attendees can see the competition robot and learn how it was designed, built, and programmed by students.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Curious Kids 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, 5 - 8 Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "5 - 8" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Curious Kids 4:30pm–5:30pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon 3D Printing for Absolute Beginners 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon 3D Printing for Absolute Beginners 6:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: What's a 3D print, and how do you make it? In this class, we'll go over everything you need to know to get started with 3D printing. From materials to software to finding files online, this class will teach you the very basics. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Making for Seniors: Create a Simple Vinyl Cutter Project 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Exploration Commons Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Making for Seniors: Create a Simple Vinyl Cutter Project 10:00am–12:00pm Exploration Commons Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 use Cricut Design Space to create a simple project to be cut out on one of EC's vinyl cutters.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Creating AI Images for Use in the Makerspace 5:00pm–7:30pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Creating AI Images for Use in the Makerspace 5:00pm–7:30pm Exploration Commons Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: In this class, we will discuss using generative AI to create images for use in the Makerspace. Topics will include what generative AI is and how it works, common pitfalls and issues with AI images, and the potential for AI use in the Makerspace. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Intro to Adobe Illustrator 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Intro to Adobe Illustrator 2:00pm–4:00pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on January 15, 2026 @ 2:00pm. 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: Learn the basic features of Adobe Illustrator. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Intro to 3D Printing and Design with Tinkercad 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Intro to 3D Printing and Design with Tinkercad 5:30pm–7:30pm Exploration Commons Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Learn the basics of using Tinkercad to design for 3D printing! We'll walk through basic 3D design using Tinkercad software and create a simple project to be 3D printed. No previous design experience is necessary!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Robot Coding with Pepper 1:30pm–3:30pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Robot Coding with Pepper 1:30pm–3:30pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on January 16, 2026 @ 1:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Jan 16 2026 Fri C Is for Crime Scene: Forensics at the Library 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, 6 - 12 Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 12" group Jan 16 2026 Fri C Is for Crime Scene: Forensics at the Library 2:00pm–3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 12 ) Program Type: Author Talks, STEM/STEAM Description: Join Dr. Judy Staveley for an interactive reading of C Is for Crime Scene: A Forensics A to Z Book, a fun and educational introduction to science and forensic discovery for young readers.
Jan 19 2026 Mon MLK Day All Day Some Branches Closing Jan 19 2026 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
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Custom Engraved BBQ Spatulas and BBQ Seasoning 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Full Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Custom Engraved BBQ Spatulas and BBQ Seasoning 5:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: In this two-part class, we will first be engraving BBQ spatulas with a custom design and then be making BBQ seasoning for your next cookout. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Custom Engraved BBQ Spatulas and BBQ Seasoning 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Full Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Custom Engraved BBQ Spatulas and BBQ Seasoning 5:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: In this two-part class, we will first be engraving BBQ spatulas with a custom design and then be making BBQ seasoning for your next cookout. 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 22 2026 Thu RoboCavs Robotic Demonstration 6:00pm–7:30pm Everyone, All Ages Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 22 2026 Thu RoboCavs Robotic Demonstration 6:00pm–7:30pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Description: Come see South Carroll High School's robotics team, the RoboCavs, in action! Join us for this short, interactive program where attendees can see the competition robot and learn how it was designed, built, and programmed by students.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Preschool Science: Colors 10:00am–11:00am Kids, 3 - 6 Westminster Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 6" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Preschool Science: Colors 10:00am–11:00am Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Description: Investigate colors with a story, simple science experiments, and hands-on activities. 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 Jan 23 2026 Fri Molecular Art 11:00am–12:00pm Kids, 5 - 11 Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "5 - 11" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Molecular Art 11:00am–12:00pm Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 9, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 5 - 11 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Description: Art and science merge in this hands-on science spectacular! Students will be dazzled by chemical reactions, bubble printing experiments, and color explosions to create one-of-a-kind art projects to share with family and friends. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Only kids need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Making Customized Chocolate for Valentine's Day 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Making Customized Chocolate for Valentine's Day 2:00pm–4:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on January 10, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: Customize chocolates for yourself or your valentine in this two-session class! In session one, we'll create our designs in Fusion 360 and learn about the 3D printing process. 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Sphero Mania 1:30pm–2:30pm 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 Jan 26 2026 Mon Sphero Mania 1:30pm–2:30pm North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 12, 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: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: We will be breaking out the mini remote-controlled Sphero robots. We will be doing programming with them as well as running them through races and obstacle courses.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 26 2026 Mon LEGO® Builders Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Kids, 6 - Adults, Teens, Adults Mount Airy Branch 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 Jan 26 2026 Mon LEGO® Builders Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 challenge each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity! 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 Jan 26 2026 Mon Intro to 3D Printing and Design with Tinkercad 5:30pm–7:30pm 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 Jan 26 2026 Mon Intro to 3D Printing and Design with Tinkercad 5:30pm–7:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on January 12, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Learn the basics of using Tinkercad to design for 3D printing! We'll walk through basic 3D design using Tinkercad software and create a simple project to be 3D printed. No previous design experience is necessary!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Intermediate Laser Cutting: Engraving Painted Canvas 1:00pm–4:30pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Intermediate Laser Cutting: Engraving Painted Canvas 1:00pm–4:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on January 13, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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: This intermediate-level laser design class focuses on the differences between creating designs and navigating unique settings on pre-painted paper canvases. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Designing and Making for Cricut 10:00am–12:30pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Designing and Making for Cricut 10:00am–12:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on January 14, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: In this class, we will discuss both the capabilities of the Cricut machine and the design software available in the Makerspace for creating custom projects.