This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Intro to Laser Cutting Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 25 2024 Sat Intro to Laser Cutting 2:00pm - 4:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures.
Memorial Day All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite Closed for the Memorial Day Holiday 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. Sewing Skills: Fabric Cutting Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Sewing Age Group: Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults Description: Learn to use traditional and updated techniques and tools for preparing and cutting fabric. You will leave with the confidence to use a rotary cutter and mat as well as traditional... Required 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 Sewing Skills: Fabric Cutting 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Learn to use traditional and updated techniques and tools for preparing and cutting fabric. You will leave with the confidence to use a rotary cutter and mat as well as traditional cutting tools.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. ServSafe® Food Handler Course Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults Description: The ServSafe® Food Handler course taught by a Certified ServSafe® Instructor provides basic food safety knowledge. This two-hour class covers the following five... Required 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 Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 14 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Diverse Voices Book Club: Yellowface Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Westminster Small Meeting Room at Westminster Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month, we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so... 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 2024 Tue Diverse Voices Book Club: Yellowface 5:00pm - 6:30pm Westminster Branch Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Small Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 25 Description: Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month, we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Practical Fusion 360 Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Description: Digital design using tools such as Fusion 360 is a fundamental skill that unlocks the full potential of maker technologies such as 3D printing and many others that depend on a digi... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "14 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Practical Fusion 360 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description: Digital design using tools such as Fusion 360 is a fundamental skill that unlocks the full potential of maker technologies such as 3D printing and many others that depend on a digital file to define the shape and size of a real-world obje Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Mount Airy Teen Advisory Board Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Age Group: Teens, 12 - 17 Description: Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We’ve g... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - 17" group. May 28 2024 Tue Mount Airy Teen Advisory Board 6:30pm - 7:30pm Mount Airy Branch Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 12 - 17 ) Description: Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We’ve got those too!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adobe Illustrator: Create a Bookmark Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: In this session, we will go over some of the fundamental tools of Adobe Illustrator while designing custom bookmarks. Attendees will get a chance to experiment with the software an... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Adobe Illustrator: Create a Bookmark 12:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: In this session, we will go over some of the fundamental tools of Adobe Illustrator while designing custom bookmarks. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Chess at the Library Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Finksburg Small Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, 7 - Adults, Teens, Adults Description: Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players are welcome. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "7 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Chess at the Library 5:00pm - 7:00pm Finksburg Branch Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 7 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players are welcome.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Dinner's on Me: Frito Chili Pie Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Teens, 13 - 18 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). Enhance your c... Required 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 Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 14 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to ... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet 6:00pm - 7:45pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Bernina Sewing Machines: Beyond the Basics Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Sewing Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: Dive deeper into the capabilities of the Bernina sewing machine in this class. Discover advanced features, techniques, and tips to make the most of these machines. Class Prerequ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Bernina Sewing Machines: Beyond the Basics 1:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description: Dive deeper into the capabilities of the Bernina sewing machine in this class. Discover advanced features, techniques, and tips to make the most of these machines.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Drafting a Bodice Block Pattern Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Sewing Age Group: Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Description: Students will learn about basic blocks for fashion design. Students will use recorded measurements to plot a custom bodice block for fashion design or for use with commercial patte... Cancelled Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "14 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Cancelled Drafting a Bodice Block Pattern 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Description: Students will learn about basic blocks for fashion design. Students will use recorded measurements to plot a custom bodice block for fashion design or for use with commercial patterns to assess fit.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga with Meditation Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Description: Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes all levels of students. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if parti... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "13 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 31 2024 Fri Yoga with Meditation 10:00am - 11:00am Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 14 Description: Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes all levels of students. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 3D Design Skills: Sketching Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: Ready to take your 3D design skills to the next level? In this comprehensive, hands-on session in Onshape, a powerful cloud-based computer-aided design (CAD) platform, we will... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 1 2024 Sat 3D Design Skills: Sketching 9:30am - 11:30am Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: Ready to take your 3D design skills to the next level?
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Amy Latta: Doodle All the Animals Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons Program Type: Author Talks, DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Kids, 10 - Adults, Teens, Adults Description: Purchase tickets here! Tickets are $5.00. Your ticket incudes a $5.00 voucher to use towards the purchase of the book Doodle All the Animals. Limit one voucher per book pur... This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "10 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 1 2024 Sat Amy Latta: Doodle All the Animals 1:00pm - 2:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 10 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Author Talks, DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Purchase tickets here!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Animation Creation: Intro to 3D Modeling with Blender Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: Learn the cool features and utilities inside the free 3D modeling and animation software Blender! This class will showcase basic navigation of the user interface and its modeling t... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 1 2024 Sat Animation Creation: Intro to 3D Modeling with Blender 2:00pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Learn the cool features and utilities inside the free 3D modeling and animation software Blender! This class will showcase basic navigation of the user interface and its modeling tools.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cooking for Wellness: Eating for Mental Health Monday, June 3, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness Age Group: Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults 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 h... Required 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 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Creative Crudité Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: In this hands-on class, participants will learn how to make a beautiful crudité platter with delicious dips. Required Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue Creative Crudité 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking 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 "Teens" group. Anime Club Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: 11 - 18, Teens Description: Come and join us for all things anime and manga! Share your latest faves, cosplay, and artwork! We'll have anime screenings, anime and manga discussions, crafts, coloring pages, an... This event is in the "11 - 18" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue Anime Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Mount Airy Branch Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room Age Group: ( 11 - 18 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Come and join us for all things anime and manga! Share your latest faves, cosplay, and artwork! We'll have anime screenings, anime and manga discussions, crafts, coloring pages, and more!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Basic Electronics & Arduinos Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Description: This skill-building class focuses on the basics of electronics and the use of the Arduino programming environment to create a wide array of simple circuits that teach not only the ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "13 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 5 2024 Wed Basic Electronics & Arduinos 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: This skill-building class focuses on the basics of electronics and the use of the Arduino programming environment to create a wide array of simple circuits that teach not only the fundamentals but also stand as examples for your future projects.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 2193.7: My Adventures Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: Did you know that hiking the Appalachian Trail, with its altitude gain and loss, is equal to climbing from sea level to the top of Mt. Everest and back down again eight times? Join... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 5 2024 Wed 2193.7: My Adventures Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail 6:00pm - 7:45pm Finksburg Branch Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Description: Did you know that hiking the Appalachian Trail, with its altitude gain and loss, is equal to climbing from sea level to the top of Mt. Everest and back down again eight times?
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to ... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 5 2024 Wed Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet 6:00pm - 7:45pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginner Sewing Level 1: Make a Thread Catcher (Class 1) Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Sewing Age Group: Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Description: Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn about various fabric stabilizers and how to sew various stitches, including sewing in a straight line. Ap... Required Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "14 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 6 2024 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Make a Thread Catcher (Class 1) 9:30am - 12:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn about various fabric stabilizers and how to sew various stitches, including sewing in a straight line.
