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 Waitlist 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 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 ( 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 Open 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 Open Registration will close on December 22, 2025 @ 10:00am. 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 Full 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 Full Registration is closed because the event is full. 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 Open 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 Open Registration will close on December 27, 2025 @ 2:00pm. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Laser Engraved Tumblers 5:00pm–7:30pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Full Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Laser Engraved Tumblers 5:00pm–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 ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: In this class, we will be engraving a tumbler using Adobe Illustrator to create a simple design with text and graphics. Previous laser design experience is helpful but not required. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Winter STEM Challenge 10:00am–11:00am Kids, 8 - 13, Teens North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "8 - 13" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Winter STEM Challenge 10:00am–11:00am North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 8 - 13 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Description: Join us as we design and create a fort, a lookout tower, a snowball shooter, and more.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Intro to Adobe Illustrator 5:00pm–7:00pm 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 Dec 30 2025 Tue Intro to Adobe Illustrator 5:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Learn the basic features of Adobe Illustrator. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year's Eve All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Jan 1 2026 Thu New Year's Day All Day Some Branches Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's 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 New Year's Day Holiday
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 2 2026 Fri ABCs & 123s: Winter 10:00am–11:00am Kids, 2 - 6 Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - 6" group Jan 2 2026 Fri ABCs & 123s: Winter 10:00am–11:00am Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 19, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 2 - 6 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime Registration Required Description: Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun! 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 2 2026 Fri 3D Printer Basics 1:00pm–3:00pm Kids, 6 - 17, Teens Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 2 2026 Fri 3D Printer Basics 1:00pm–3:00pm Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 19, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Description: Learn the basics of creating a 3D image in Tinkercad, then design a project that we’ll print out just for you! Disclaimer(s) Only kids need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Web Design: HTML Basics 1:30pm–3:00pm 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue Web Design: HTML Basics 1:30pm–3:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 23, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of web design by exploring HTML.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Beginner Cricut: Soup-er Bowls 10:00am–12:30pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Beginner Cricut: Soup-er Bowls 10:00am–12:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 24, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: Put your Cricut skills into practice or learn the basics of design with this beginner-friendly class. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Risky Business: Fraud and Scam Protection 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Risky Business: Fraud and Scam Protection 1:00pm–2:30pm North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 24, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business and Finance, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Online activity plays a big role in your everyday life—and knowing how to navigate it safely is more important than ever. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 7 2026 Wed LEGO® Builders Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, 6 - 12 Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 12" group Jan 7 2026 Wed LEGO® Builders Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 12 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Description: Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design 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.
