Saturday Adventures

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, Storytime
Description:

Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts, there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

Intro to Laser Cutting

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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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 the basics of design, machine use, and safety procedures. Customers who successfully complete this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ Fusion Pro laser cutter.

Native Plants and Pollinators

10:30am–11:30am
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Join Laura O'Callaghan to learn how to create beautiful, three-season native gardens that support pollinators and other wildlife. Explore some of the more than 3,000 plants native to our area.

Saturday Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

booKPETS

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 4 - 17, Teens
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Struggling readers are encouraged to participate.

Family Baking Class: Koala Cake

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, 6 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Payment Required
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Bake a "beary" adorable Koala Cake. Learn to make a basic buttercream frosting and turn cake layers into a decorated treat you can take home. One registration per family, with a maximum family size of four.

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.