This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 5 2025 Fri All About Bears! 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Birth - 8 Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Dec 5 2025 Fri All About Bears! 10:00am–11:00am Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 8 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Description: Let's learn about bears! We'll find out what our local black bears eat, how they live, and how they prepare for their long winter naps! With crafts, stories, and more, we'll be sure to have a bear-y good time.
This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 6 2025 Sat The Hidden Life of Spices 10:00am–11:00am Kids, 5 - 12 Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "5 - 12" group Dec 6 2025 Sat The Hidden Life of Spices 10:00am–11:00am Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 5 - 12 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Description: Join Army research chemist Dr. Rose Pesce-Rodriguez as we navigate the hidden world of spices. We will have hands-on learning experiments and learn all about what makes spices so spicy.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Custom Engraved Leatherette Journals 1:30pm–4:30pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Full 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 Dec 6 2025 Sat Custom Engraved Leatherette Journals 1:30pm–4:30pm 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: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal! Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Custom Engraved Leatherette Journals 4:00pm–7:30pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Full 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 Dec 8 2025 Mon Custom Engraved Leatherette Journals 4:00pm–7:30pm 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: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal! Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Making for Seniors: Engrave a Simple Cork Project 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Exploration Commons Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Making for Seniors: Engrave a Simple Cork Project 10:00am–12:00pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on December 9, 2025 @ 10:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a basic hands-on session where we'll use Adobe Illustrator to create a simple design to be engraved on cork.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Next Steps with Onshape 4:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Next Steps with Onshape 4:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on December 9, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Welcome to the world of 3D modeling and design. In this class, we will review the computer-aided design (CAD) software Onshape by diving into the fundamentals and techniques to make a claw assembly. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Create a Personalized Wood Holiday Ornament 5:30pm–7:30pm 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Create a Personalized Wood Holiday Ornament 5:30pm–7:30pm 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: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Create a simple wood ornament with personalized text on our Epilog Fusion Pro laser. We'll learn some of the basics of using Adobe Illustrator and the shape builder tool, and then you'll watch your ornament being laser cut.
This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Gingerbread Fun 10:00am–11:00am Kids, 2 - 5 Taneytown Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - 5" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Gingerbread Fun 10:00am–11:00am Taneytown Branch Open Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 10:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 2 - 5 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Description: You can't catch me; I'm the Gingerbread Man! This active, hands-on program will include songs, stories, and making a gingerbread house. Messy activities will be included! Disclaimer(s) Only kids need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Intro to Laser Cutting 1:30pm–4:00pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Intro to Laser Cutting 1:30pm–4:00pm Exploration Commons Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 design basics, machine use, and safety procedures.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Nintendo Afternoon 2:00pm–4:00pm 11 - 17, Teens Westminster Branch This event is in the "11 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Nintendo Afternoon 2:00pm–4:00pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Young Adult Window Display Age Group: ( 11 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM Description: Join us in our Young Adult Area for gaming on our Nintendo Switch. Bring your friends and take turns playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more. Games will be provided.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Embroidery Machine: In-the-Hoop Projects 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Embroidery Machine: In-the-Hoop Projects 2:30pm–4:00pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 2:30pm. 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 "Kids" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Curious Kids 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, 5 - 8 Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "5 - 8" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Curious Kids 4:30pm–5:30pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 5 - 8 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Description: Calling all curious kids! Join us each session to share a story, art project, and hands-on STEM activity. Children and adults can have fun and get messy together! Food and natural items may be present.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Cricut Practice: Custom Labeled Reusable Bottle 10:00am–11:00am Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Cricut Practice: Custom Labeled Reusable Bottle 10:00am–11:00am Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 11:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Put your Cricut skills into practice, or learn the basics of vinyl design with this beginner-friendly class. Each attendee will get a reusable plastic screw-top bottle to adhere their design. Great for yourself or for a gift! Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Messy Masterpieces: Holiday Art 11:00am–12:00pm Kids, 2 - 6 Taneytown Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - 6" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Messy Masterpieces: Holiday Art 11:00am–12:00pm Taneytown Branch Open Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 11:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 2 - 6 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Description: Paint and scissors and glue, oh my! It’s time to create your very own masterpieces that can be used for holiday gifts! Please dress to get messy. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Make and Enjoy: Gift Box and Goodies 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Full Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Make and Enjoy: Gift Box and Goodies 5:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: Customize your own gift box design on our Epilog Fusion Pro Engraver. Participants will create their own designs using images and text in Adobe Illustrator. You will leave with a beautifully engraved gift box, perfect for any occasion. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Make and Enjoy: Gift Box and Goodies 1:30pm–3:30pm Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Full Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Make and Enjoy: Gift Box and Goodies 1:30pm–3:30pm Exploration Commons Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: Customize your own gift box design on our Epilog Fusion Pro Engraver. Participants will create their own designs using images and text in Adobe Illustrator. You will leave with a beautifully engraved gift box, perfect for any occasion. 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Preschool Science: Electricity and Magnetism 10:00am–11:00am Kids, 3 - 6 Westminster Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 6" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Preschool Science: Electricity and Magnetism 10:00am–11:00am Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Description: Investigate electricity and magnetism with a story, simple science experiments, and hands-on activities. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Creating Jewelry with Makerspace Technology 10:00am–11:30am Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Creating Jewelry with Makerspace Technology 10:00am–11:30am Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on December 19, 2025 @ 10:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, DIY Arts and Crafts, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Learn about the types of jewelry you can make with our makerspace technology. We will review the available equipment, selecting appropriate materials, and setting up design files for success.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Learn to Solder 10:00am–11:30am 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 Dec 22 2025 Mon Learn to Solder 10:00am–11:30am Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 8, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons/Ting Makerspace Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Soldering is fun and fundamental to a wide assortment of maker electronic projects and modern technology. From simple light-up LEDs to complex robots, solder is the glue that holds the technological world together. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 22 2025 Mon LEGO® Builders Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Kids, 6 - Adults Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - Adults" group Dec 22 2025 Mon LEGO® Builders Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - Adults ) Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM Description: Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design challenge each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity! Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Siblings are welcome to attend this program.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Laser Engraved Cork Trivet 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "15 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Laser Engraved Cork Trivet 5:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 8, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator and design for the laser engraver while we create a design for a cork trivet. Participants will then get to see their trivet being engraved. Great for gifts! Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
Dec 24 2025 Wed Christmas Eve All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Dec 25 2025 Thu Christmas Day All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 27 2025 Sat Laser Cutting Refresher 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 27 2025 Sat Laser Cutting Refresher 2:00pm–4:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 13, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: If it's been a while since you passed your Exploration Commons laser certification and you could use a refresher on the process, this class is for you! Get a reintroduction to the basics of using our Epilog Fusion Pro and Edge lasers.
