This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0) 10:00am–12:30pm 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0) 10:00am–12:30pm 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: Sewing Registration Required 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 Apr 30 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Reversible Drawstring Bag (Class 8) 9:30am–12:30pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Open 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 Apr 30 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Reversible Drawstring Bag (Class 8) 9:30am–12:30pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on April 30, 2026 @ 9:30am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Payment Required Description: Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn how to sew a channel onto a fully lined bag and insert drawstrings that will close the bag.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Sewing Skills: Foundation Piecing Techniques 9:30am–12:30pm 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 May 7 2026 Thu Sewing Skills: Foundation Piecing Techniques 9:30am–12:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on April 23, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Payment Required Description: Learn the basics of quilting techniques, like String, Strip, and Crazy Quilting, in foundation piecing to create unique fabrics to use in your projects. Foundation fabrics will be provided along with scrap pieces.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0) 5:00pm–7:30pm 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 May 12 2026 Tue Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0) 5:00pm–7:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on April 28, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required 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 14 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Make a Thread Catcher (Class 1) 9:30am–12:30pm 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 May 14 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Make a Thread Catcher (Class 1) 9:30am–12:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on April 30, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Payment Required Description: Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn about various fabric stabilizers and how to interpret and follow directions. Practice sewing in a straight line.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine) 10:00am–2:00pm 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 May 16 2026 Sat Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine) 10:00am–2:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 2, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Description: Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine) 10:00am–2:00pm 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 May 16 2026 Sat Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine) 10:00am–2:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 2, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Description: Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Embroidery Machine: In-the-Hoop Projects 2:30pm–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 May 16 2026 Sat Embroidery Machine: In-the-Hoop Projects 2:30pm–4:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 2, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Check out the in-the-hoop projects you can do on the Bernina 535 Embroidery Machine. In this demo class, learn how you can use the embroidery machine to make bookmarks, gift tags, greeting cards, zipper bags, stuffed toys, photo frames, and more.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Make a Canvas Tote (Class 2) 9:30am–12:30pm 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 May 21 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Make a Canvas Tote (Class 2) 9:30am–12:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 7, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Payment Required Description: Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn how to work with different-weight fabrics and sew a boxed corner.
May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day All Day Some Branches Closing May 25 2026 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 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Zipper Bag (Class 3) 9:30am–12:30pm 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 May 28 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Zipper Bag (Class 3) 9:30am–12:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 14, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Payment Required Description: Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn to insert a zipper into a small cotton bag with a lining and learn hand-sewing techniques.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 30 2026 Sat Laser Etching on Fabric 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Exploration Commons Cancelled Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 30 2026 Sat Cancelled Laser Etching on Fabric 1:00pm–4:00pm Exploration Commons Closed Registration is no longer available for this event. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Sewing, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Learn to use the Fusion Pro Laser to create etched designs on various types of fabric. All materials will be provided. Please cancel if unable to attend so that a waitlisted registrant may attend the program.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0) 5:00pm–7:30pm 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 Jun 2 2026 Tue Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0) 5:00pm–7:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 19, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required 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 Jun 4 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Boxy Zippered Pouch (Class 4) 9:30am–12:30pm 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 Jun 4 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Boxy Zippered Pouch (Class 4) 9:30am–12:30pm 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 ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Payment Required Description: Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Practice adding a zipper to a sturdy, boxy pouch known as a Dopp bag. You will learn about adding a zipper to fully lined bags, using edge stitching, and how to box corners.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 10 2026 Wed Sewing Skills: Interfacing Basics 9:30am–12:00pm 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 Jun 10 2026 Wed Sewing Skills: Interfacing Basics 9:30am–12:00pm 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 ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Payment Required Description: Learn how to use interfacing to improve the structure and finish of your sewing projects. This beginner-level class will introduce common types of interfacing and explain when and how to use them in both garment and project construction.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine) 10:00am–2:00pm 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 Jun 13 2026 Sat Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine) 10:00am–2:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 30, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Description: Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine) 10:00am–2:00pm 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 Jun 13 2026 Sat Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine) 10:00am–2:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 30, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Description: Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Bucket Bag (Class 5) 9:30am–12:30pm 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Bucket Bag (Class 5) 9:30am–12:30pm 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 ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Payment Required Description: Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn to sew a round base into a medium-sized bag and finish the incorporated handles.
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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0) 5:00pm–7:30pm 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 Jun 23 2026 Tue Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0) 5:00pm–7:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on June 9, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required 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 Jun 25 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Japanese Knot Bag (Class 6) 9:30am–12:30pm 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 Jun 25 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Japanese Knot Bag (Class 6) 9:30am–12:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on June 11, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Payment Required Description: Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Sew a fully lined, curved project bag. Learn to sew and finish a bag with two handles that are incorporated into the design of the bag.
Jul 4 2026 Sat Independence Day All Day All Branches Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat 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, Offsite, Online
Sep 7 2026 Mon Labor Day All Day Some Branches Closing Sep 7 2026 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
Sep 19 2026 Sat Carroll Book Festival All Day All Branches Closing Sep 19 2026 Sat Closing Carroll Book Festival 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
