This event is in the "Adults" group. Making Jam with Fresh Strawberries Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Adults 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 wo... Required 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 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. Homemade Strawberry Toaster Pastry Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Kids, 10 - 18, Teens Description: Designed for kids and teens, this class will use pastry dough, fruit filling, and royal icing to make our own scratch toaster pastries! Required 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 Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 0 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. Creative Crudité Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm 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. 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 Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 0 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. Quilt Inspired Tea Sandwiches Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Adults Description: Learn to make quilt-inspired tea sandwiches as part of Quilting Bees and Afternoon Teas. We'll make several different recipes featuring tips, tricks, and presentation ideas for lov... Required 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 Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 0 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. Tea Tasting & Talk Friday, May 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Adults 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 ... Required 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 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.
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. 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 "Adults" group. Spring Healthy Cooking Series: Mediterranean Diet Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Adults 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 b... Required 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 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. 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 "Adults" group. Reduce Food Cost, Not Quality Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Adults 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 o... Required 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 Required Seats Remaining: 18 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. Couples Cook: Southern Shrimp and Grits Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Adults 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. Required 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 Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 0 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. African Eats: Fufu with Chicken Soup Friday, May 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Adults Description: Guest presenter Leticia Nortey will teach attendees how to make the authentic West African dish of Cassava and Plantain Fufu with Chicken Soup. This dish has recently become popula... Required 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 Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 6 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. 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: 13 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Group Baking: Cinnamon Rolls Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults Description: In this group cooking class, we will make quick-rise cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting from scratch. One registration is good for up to 4 attendees, with a minimum of 2 per... Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "8 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 8 2024 Sat Group Baking: Cinnamon Rolls 1:30pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Kids ( 8 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Cooking Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description: In this group cooking class, we will make quick-rise cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting from scratch. One registration is good for up to 4 attendees, with a minimum of 2 per group. 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. Knife Skills Practice: Black Bean Salad Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: Sharpen your knife skills! Participants will make a black bean salad to take home in this hands-on class while practicing cutting techniques learned in our Basic Knife Skills class... 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 10 2024 Mon Knife Skills Practice: Black Bean Salad 11:00am - 12:30pm 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: Sharpen your knife skills! Participants will make a black bean salad to take home in this hands-on class while practicing cutting techniques learned in our Basic Knife Skills class. 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. Group Baking: Cinnamon Rolls Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults Description: In this group cooking class, we will make quick-rise cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting from scratch. One registration is good for up to 4 attendees, with a minimum of 2 per... Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "8 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Group Baking: Cinnamon Rolls 10:00am - 11:30am Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Kids ( 8 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Cooking Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description: In this group cooking class, we will make quick-rise cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting from scratch. One registration is good for up to 4 attendees, with a minimum of 2 per group. 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. Vibrant Salads for Summer Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness Age Group: Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults Description: Discover tasty, nutritious salads in this hands-on class, perfect for summer gatherings or weekly rotation. Each table will prepare a different recipe, which will be sampled by eve... 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 12 2024 Wed Vibrant Salads for Summer 5:30pm - 7:00pm 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: 14 Description: Discover tasty, nutritious salads in this hands-on class, perfect for summer gatherings or weekly rotation. Each table will prepare a different recipe, which will be sampled by everyone at the end of class. 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. Group Cooking: Under the Tuscan Sun Dinner Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Adults Description: Cook and enjoy recipes from Frances Mayes' Under the Tuscan Sun. Each group will make Eggplant Involtini, Steak with Olives, Herbed Green Tomatoes, and Pickled Red Onions... Required Payment This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Group Cooking: Under the Tuscan Sun Dinner 5:00pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description: Cook and enjoy recipes from Frances Mayes' Under the Tuscan Sun. Each group will make Eggplant Involtini, Steak with Olives, Herbed Green Tomatoes, and Pickled Red Onions, and finish with Lemoncello Loaf Cake. 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. Be a Coffee Connoisseur! Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Adults Description: Take a trip around the world of coffee! Learn about bean origins, roasting temperatures, and types of grinding to brew the perfect cup of joe! Sample several varieties and evaluate... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Be a Coffee Connoisseur! 11:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Take a trip around the world of coffee! Learn about bean origins, roasting temperatures, and types of grinding to brew the perfect cup of joe! Sample several varieties and evaluate using coffee flavor descriptors. 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. Books and Bites: Edible Flowers and Nature Reads Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking, Gardening and Environment Age Group: Adults Description: Join us for another joint program between CCPL's Westminster Branch and Exploration Commons, hosted in our teaching kitchen! We will learn about edible flowers while attendees will... Required Payment This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 18 2024 Tue Books and Bites: Edible Flowers and Nature Reads 1:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking, Gardening and Environment Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Join us for another joint program between CCPL's Westminster Branch and Exploration Commons, hosted in our teaching kitchen! 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.
Juneteenth Holiday All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch Closing Jun 19 2024 Wed Closing Juneteenth Holiday All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Two-Day Class: Day 1 Monday, June 24, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Course is for individuals preparing to take the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Exam. After taking the cou... 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 24 2024 Mon ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Two-Day Class: Day 1 9:00am - 4:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 25 Description: The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Course is for individuals preparing to take the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Exam. 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. ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Two-Day Class: Day 2 Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Course is for individuals preparing to take the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Exam. After taking the cou... 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 25 2024 Tue ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Two-Day Class: Day 2 9:00am - 4:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 25 Description: The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Course is for individuals preparing to take the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Exam. 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.
