The North Carroll Branch will be closed for renovations Monday, October 13 through Saturday, November 8, 2025. The bookdrop will remain open during the closure.
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In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto, Elizabeth R. Hyman adds a new dimension to the story of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising during World War II, shining a long-overdue spotlight on five young, Polish Jewish women—champions who helped lead the resistance, sabotage the Nazis, and aid Jews in hiding across occupied Poland and Eastern Europe. Hyman is a Holocaust historian, archivist, and history blogger with dual Master’s Degrees in History and Library and Information Science from the University of Maryland-College Park. She established her history blog, “HISTORICITY (was already taken),” in 2011. She is the granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Polish Jews who fled their homeland in 1939 and ultimately made their way, as refugees, to the United States.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Students are invited to bring their own scrap fabrics as well.
Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification
Required Materials: A sewing machine and all materials will be provided.
If you've never touched a sewing machine or a sewing needle, or if it's been years since you've sewed, and you need a refresher on the basics, then this class is for you.
Prerequisite: None
Materials: A sewing machine and all necessary materials will be provided.
This class is for customers who have already been certified for Exploration Commons independent laser use. This class does not result in independent laser cutter use certification.
Previous laser certification is required.
Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification
Required Materials: A sewing machine and all materials will be provided.
About Beginner Sewing Level 1: These classes introduce new or less experienced sewists to beginning sewing information and resources with hands-on practice.
Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes introduce and practice the following skills:
You can take Level 1 classes in any order, but beginners will benefit most from taking the first three classes, Class 1, 2, and 3, in sequence.
In the second class, attendees will build on their skills to create a pumpkin plush.
The small town of Breechill has sent out its monthly Call for Heroes—a dog has run off, there are rats in the tavern cellar, and old Warble Bumblebrasher is asking for someone to investigate her disappearing clan mates! Some say that fishy things are going on at the dilapidated Citadel Alteran, with noises wafting down to town on the breeze at night…what adventure will await you?
A choice of playable third-level characters, dice, pencils, and other necessary supplies will be provided.
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Michelle Reichart is a licensed mortician and pre-planning counselor with the Eline Funeral Home.
Children will learn firsthand the characteristics and uses of these happy visitors. They will also create wild and crazy pumpkin and squash ‘garden beings’ using found natural materials from the forest floor, our vegetable and flower gardens, and even bits and pieces from Grandma’s sewing basket.
A show-and-tell will round out the activity, with each child sharing the story of their exciting pumpkin or squash friend. Their new friend will travel home with them to celebrate a wondrous new season of great pumpkins and squash.
Each child must be registered. Please bring a bagged lunch from home. Caregivers must attend with children who are 8 years old and under. Caregivers of older children are welcome to stay for the presentation as well. Educational materials will be emailed out to registrants before and after the program takes place.
Dungeons & Dragons is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the United States and other countries. © 2015 Wizards. All Rights Reserved
Dungeons & Dragons is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the United States and other countries. © 2015 Wizards. All Rights Reserved
Finished pumpkins will then be displayed in the library. Vote for your favorite between October 22 and October 30. Winners will be announced on Halloween, October 31!
The program will be accessible for individuals of varying physical ability and yoga experience and can be modified to a chair for those with limited mobility. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat or towel to practice on.
This month, we are highlighting nocturnal animals. Join us for The Midnight Library by Kazuno Kohara. Participants should bring a favorite nocturnal-themed title to show the group.
Registration closes at 4:30 PM on the day of the program. You will receive the Zoom link via email by 5:30 PM on the day of the program.