This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Wok Cooking Basics 1:30pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Wok Cooking Basics 1:30pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description: In this hands-on class, gain an introductory understanding of wok cooking and learn how to prepare your recipe for the best results. We will prepare a plant-based recipe to practice the new cooking skill. 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 6 2024 Mon Cooking for Wellness: Building Better Salads 1:30pm - 3:30pm 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 6 2024 Mon Cooking for Wellness: Building Better Salads 1:30pm - 3:30pm 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: 0 Description: Learn to make salads exciting! Join dietitian Dana Mealing in creating nutritious, crave-worthy salads. 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon Family Cooking: Empanadas 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment 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 6 2024 Mon Family Cooking: Empanadas 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Kids ( 6 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Join us for a family cooking class to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (one day late) with scratch empanadas! 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 8 2024 Wed Cooking Demo: Spiralized Veggies 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "15 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Cooking Demo: Spiralized Veggies 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Get inspired to add a little creativity to your recipes with a spiralizer. Learn and sample dishes utilizing this fun kitchen tool that can help you add more veggies to your meals or entice reluctant eaters with this novel presentation. 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 "Adults" group. May 10 2024 Fri Baking Techniques: Beignets & Cafe au Lait 1:00pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 10 2024 Fri Baking Techniques: Beignets & Cafe au Lait 1:00pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Learn how to make New Orleans-style beignets, the soft and pillowy fried doughnuts covered in powdered sugar. While our dough proofs, we'll make traditional New Orleans-style coffee with chickory. 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 "Adults" group. May 14 2024 Tue Taco Tuesday: Plant-Based Taco Night 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2024 Tue Taco Tuesday: Plant-Based Taco Night 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Turn your Taco Tuesday into a plant-based feast! In this hands-on class, we'll make Vegan Jackfruit Tacos, Guacamole, and Jicama Salad. 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 "Adults" group. May 15 2024 Wed Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin Tops 10:00am - 11:00am Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2024 Wed Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin Tops 10:00am - 11:00am Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Learn how to make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin Tops. Easy, quick, 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. All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2024 Thu Focaccia Bread Art 5:00pm - 7:00pm 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 16 2024 Thu Focaccia Bread Art 5:00pm - 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: 0 Description: Create your own fanciful bread art using fresh focaccia dough, veggies, and herbs. 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 "Adults" group. May 17 2024 Fri Inclusive Cooks: Black Bean Quesadilla 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2024 Fri Inclusive Cooks: Black Bean Quesadilla 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: In this hands-on cooking series for people with disabilities and people without, we will prepare a simple Black Bean Quesadilla recipe. 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 "Kids" group. May 18 2024 Sat Kids Baking Class: Hamburger Cupcakes 10:30am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "8 - 12" group. May 18 2024 Sat Kids Baking Class: Hamburger Cupcakes 10:30am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Kids ( 8 - 12 ) Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: Participants will make "hamburger" cupcakes and learn basic baking skills. 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 "Kids" group. May 18 2024 Sat Kids Baking Class: Hamburger Cupcakes 2:00pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "8 - 12" group. May 18 2024 Sat Kids Baking Class: Hamburger Cupcakes 2:00pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Kids ( 8 - 12 ) Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: Participants will make "hamburger" cupcakes and learn basic baking skills. 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 "Adults" group. May 20 2024 Mon Making Jam with Fresh Strawberries 1:00pm - 4:00pm North Carroll Branch Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2024 Mon Making Jam with Fresh Strawberries 1:00pm - 4:00pm North Carroll Branch Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description: Participate in a hands-on workshop for making your own jam with Dr. Shauna Henley and Terry Serio from the University of Maryland Extension, Carroll County Office. The workshop is for beginning and experienced canners. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 20 2024 Mon Homemade Strawberry Toaster Pastry 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "10 - 18" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 20 2024 Mon Homemade Strawberry Toaster Pastry 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Kids ( 10 - 18 ) Teens Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description: Designed for kids and teens, this class will use pastry dough, fruit filling, and royal icing to make our own scratch toaster pastries! 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 22 2024 Wed Creative Crudité 10:00am - 12:00pm 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 2024 Wed Creative Crudité 10:00am - 12:00pm 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: In this hands-on class, participants will learn how to make a beautiful crudité platter with delicious dips. 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 "Adults" group. May 24 2024 Fri Quilt Inspired Tea Sandwiches 11:00am - 12:30pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2024 Fri Quilt Inspired Tea Sandwiches 11:00am - 12:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Learn to make quilt-inspired tea sandwiches as part of Quilting Bees and Afternoon Teas. 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 "Adults" group. May 24 2024 Fri Tea Tasting & Talk 2:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2024 Fri Tea Tasting & Talk 2:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Join us for a tea talk and tasting as part of Quilting Bees and Afternoon Teas. Learn to steep the perfect pot of tea and enjoy an educational talk on tea types, and the role teas have played in history. 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 27 2024 Mon Memorial Day All Day Some Branches Closing May 27 2024 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 28 2024 Tue ServSafe® Food Handler Course 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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 28 2024 Tue ServSafe® Food Handler Course 1:00pm - 4:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description: The ServSafe® Food Handler course taught by a Certified ServSafe® Instructor provides basic food safety knowledge. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Spring Healthy Cooking Series: Mediterranean Diet 6:00pm - 7:00pm North Carroll Branch Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Spring Healthy Cooking Series: Mediterranean Diet 6:00pm - 7:00pm North Carroll Branch Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Description: May is National Mediterranean Diet Month. Celebrate with Weis Dietitian Christina Pelletier, MS, RDN, LDN, and learn about the components of the Mediterranean Diet and its health benefits. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register. Refreshments will be served.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 29 2024 Wed Dinner's on Me: Frito Chili Pie 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "13 - 18" group. May 29 2024 Wed Dinner's on Me: Frito Chili Pie 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 13 - 18 ) Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description: Calling all aspiring teen chefs! Join us in the kitchen to learn how to prepare Frito Chili Pie (chili served over corn chips and topped with sour cream and cheese). 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 "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Reduce Food Cost, Not Quality 6:30pm - 7:30pm Finksburg Branch Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Reduce Food Cost, Not Quality 6:30pm - 7:30pm Finksburg Branch Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Eating on a budget doesn't mean that food quality has to suffer. Join Weis Dietitian Christina Pelletier, MS, RDN, and LDN, as we discuss the variety of quality, nutritious foods offered in the grocery store while keeping the budget in mind. Disclaimer(s) Only adults need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Couples Cook: Southern Shrimp and Grits 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Couples Cook: Southern Shrimp and Grits 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description: Plan a date night! Delectable shrimp will be cooked with creole seasoning, red pepper, green onions, crisp bacon, and garlic then put over a bed of creamy cheddar grits. 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 "Adults" group. May 31 2024 Fri African Eats: Fufu with Chicken Soup 2:00pm - 4:00pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Adults" group. May 31 2024 Fri African Eats: Fufu with Chicken Soup 2:00pm - 4:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Guest presenter Leticia Nortey will teach attendees how to make the authentic West African dish of Cassava and Plantain Fufu with Chicken Soup. 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. Jun 3 2024 Mon Cooking for Wellness: Eating for Mental Health 1:30pm - 3:30pm 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. Jun 3 2024 Mon Cooking for Wellness: Eating for Mental Health 1:30pm - 3:30pm 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: Many of us are familiar with how the foods we eat can impact our physical health, but our brain is a part of our physical body, too, and what we eat can also influence our mental health. 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.