Currently Registering Programs

Third Thursday: Libraries Are for Everyone
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for games, crafts, music, and more! 

Digitizing Sewing Patterns
Exploration Commons
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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In this class, participants will explore the basics of pattern digitizing. Pattern digitizing is the process of transforming paper sewing patterns into digital files with computer-aided design (CAD) systems for preservation, editing, and storage. Learn how to transfer your paper sewing patterns to digital files for storage, printing, or laser cutting. Some experience with design software is required for this class.

Adult DnD One Shot: A Most Potent Brew
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Welcome adventurers! Join us for a fun-filled, self-contained one-shot adventure! This silly one-shot is friendly to both new and returning players. Bring your own level one character, or choose one of our pre-generated ones to make your own. 

The Wizard's Tower Brewing Company is expanding! As they were excavating the basement, the construction team busted through an old wall to find the ruins of the wizard tower from which the brewery takes its name. Before they could look around, they were seized upon by a horde of dog-sized rats. Now, the brewery needs someone to clean out the basement and explore the ruins to ensure they aren't in for any more nasty surprises. Are you brave enough to take on the challenge?

Dungeons & Dragons is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the United States and other countries. © 2015 Wizards. All Rights Reserved.

Sweet and Savory Waffles
Exploration Commons
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Pass the syrup! In this class, you'll make and taste sweet and savory varieties of this breakfast favorite. Recipes will include Banana Oatmeal, Apple Fritter, Cheddar Bacon Jalapeño, Pulled Pork, and Belgian Coffee.

April Showers Bring May Flowers
Taneytown Branch
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us as we celebrate the changing weather of spring. We will read books, sing, and learn fun weather rhymes. Hands-on stations will be set up around the room.

Sensory Sensitive Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime.

Inclusive Making: Intro to 3D Printing with Tinkercad
Exploration Commons
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Join us for an inclusive makerspace class for teens and adults with disabilities! Discover the joy of creating as we dive into Tinkercad, an entry-level 3D design software!

Each registration covers one participant and up to one direct support professional.

Crafty Creations: Personal Poetry Jars
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Celebrate National Poetry Month at CCPL's Mount Airy Branch as we decorate poetry jars to hold your favorite poems! You can also use the jars for inspirational moments, personal reflections, quippy quotes, or gift them away. All supplies will be provided. 

Advanced Laser Cutting: Precision Techniques
Exploration Commons
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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We will discuss precision techniques to improve your laser project outcomes. Topics will include centering-point alignment, printed registration marks, using jigs or templates, and the importance of maintaining a settings notebook. Exploration Commons Laser certification is required prior to attending this program.

Plant This, Not That: Native Plant Alternatives to Invasive Species
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join avid hobby gardener Mr. Max from CCPL's Finksburg Branch for a presentation on the state of our environment. Learning how to use native plants instead of non-native ornamentals will beautify spaces and benefit our local wildlife, ecosystem, and even climate. An open discussion Q&A will follow the presentation.

To view the pdf from the presentation, click here.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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CCPL's Taneytown Branch is having a monthly Super Smash Bros. tournament for kids, so join us to show you're the best Super Smash Bros. player your age in town! No prizes, just glory to the winner!

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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CCPL's Taneytown Branch is having a monthly Super Smash Bros. tournament for teens, so join us to show you're the best Super Smash Bros. player in town! No prizes, just glory to the winner!

Teen Craft: Design a Cricut Mug (Session 1)
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch to design a custom dishwasher-safe mug with our library's Cricut machine. Create a design, prepare your mug, and return later to pick up your unique sublimation mug!

Note: There are 2 sessions of this event and they are the same program. Please plan on attending only one of the sessions.

Spring Paint Party
Westminster Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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Help us celebrate spring by joining us for a fun afternoon of painting!

The paint we use can stain clothing, so please wear old clothes to this event. Materials will be provided. No prior experience is necessary.

PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
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Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Adults and seniors can come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend too. Walk-ins welcome!

Teen Craft: Design a Cricut Mug (Session 2)
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch to design a custom dishwasher-safe mug with our library's Cricut machine. Create a design, prepare your mug, and return later to pick up your unique sublimation mug!

Note: There are 2 sessions of this event and they are the same program. Please plan on attending only one of the sessions.

Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board
Westminster Branch
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too! Participants can join us in person or log in virtually through Zoom by registering.

Teen Poetry Workshop
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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April is National Poetry Month! Join us as we celebrate poetry's joy, expressiveness, and pure delight! Presenter and author Logan Bruner will lead an enriching workshop discussing all things poetry and experimenting with many different forms and techniques!

Let's Get Crafty
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Come craft with us! We will have a fun and EASY craft project each month. No experience or creative skills are needed! Bring a friend and craft together, or meet new people with a shared love of crafting.  

Spring Healthy Cooking Series: Sustainability & Reducing Food Waste
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Sustainability and food waste are important year-round but especially relevant as we celebrate Earth Day this month. Join Weis Dietitian Christina Pelletier, MS, RDN, LDN, to learn how to live more sustainably, both in and outside the grocery store. The presentation will be followed by a Crunchy Broccoli and Apple Slaw recipe demonstration that participants will be able to sample. Come each month this spring for more healthy and delicious ideas to taste, and receive a $5.00 coupon to Weis Markets.

Senior Planet: Streaming and Smart TVs
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Are you paying for TV channels you don't watch? Learn why people are "cutting the cord" and using streaming services instead! Senior Planet programs are targeted at the 60+ community, but all are welcome! Senior Planet programs are provided in cooperation with the Carroll Tech Council.

Basic Knife Skills
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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This hands-on class will cover everything you need to know about caring for your knives and how to use them. You'll learn how to chop, dice, and mince and get plenty of practice with other professional cuts. This is a beginner class.

Pre-Twinkle Violin
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 2 - 7
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Join Ms. Glenda Walsh Crouse from Westminster Suzuki Strings for a free 30-minute violin class. Participants will explore the exciting world of pre-twinkle violin. Children are taught through play, games, and storytelling. In addition to hearing a brief professional performance of the violin, children will be able to try a real fractional-sized violin. Following the class, Ms. Glenda will be available to answer questions about the violin and the Suzuki Method.

Be a Coffee Connoisseur!
Exploration Commons
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
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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.

Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Exploration Commons
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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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!

Card Kit Crafty Box
Finksburg Branch
Friday, April 26, 2024 - 9:00am - 9:45am
Ages: Adults
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What is a Card Kit Box? It's a box full of fun for crafty adults! Register to pick up a box containing library materials for crafty inspiration, including 2 rubber stamp sets, 2 card bases with envelopes, an ink pad, and other crafty extras to help unleash your creativity. Please return the stamp sets, ink pad, and box when you are done crafting. Registered attendees will receive a form via email to help Finksburg staff match you with your preferred crafty supplies.

CNC and Fusion 360 Demo
Exploration Commons
Friday, April 26, 2024 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Fusion 360 can generate toolpaths for subtractive manufacturing using CNC machines like our CNC router. We'll examine the design and manufacturing process of a simple 3D milling project and the learning pathways to becoming proficient in using Fusion 360. This demonstration assumes no prior CAD or CAM knowledge, but having previous experience with Fusion is extremely helpful; manufacturing with Fusion is an intermediate skill.

Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 14 - 17
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Are you in need of service hours? Do you like working outside and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If so, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! We are looking for students ages 14 - 17 to assist our local master gardeners with the maintenance of the Finksburg Branch gardens. Please dress appropriately, wear sunscreen, and bring water. Garden clean-up days are weather-dependent. 

Family Baking: Cinnamon Star Bread
Exploration Commons
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - Adults, Adults
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Shape and bake a delicious Cinnamon Star Bread using pre-made dough.

Registration is for one child age 6+ and one adult plus up to two additional attendees per family. Please indicate the attendees' names and the children's ages at registration. One registration per group covers up to four people.

The Road to Financial Security and Freedom in Retirement
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Financial experts Mike and Karen Stebner are with us once again to explore strategies for a secure environment by focusing on wealth accumulation principles. Learn about diverse retirement savings and investment options to build a stable and growing nest egg for your future.

Laser Engraved Personal Recipe Card and Box
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Create a kitchen keepsake by turning a handwritten recipe into an engraved wooden recipe card! We'll learn some of the basics of Adobe Illustrator as we create a custom recipe box label and utilize scanning to bring our handwritten recipes into a digital, engravable format. Previous laser design experience is helpful but not required. This class does not result in independent laser cutter use certification.

Senior Planet: MyChart
Finksburg Branch
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Has your healthcare provider or doctor ever mentioned MyChart? Learn about this electronic health-record portal that works in a web browser and app. MyChart can help you keep all your health information in one place, allows for communication with your providers, and offers virtual visit options. The privacy and security features of MyChart will also be explored. Senior Planet programs are provided in cooperation with the Carroll Tech Council.

Outsmart the Scammers
North Carroll Branch
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Outsmart the Scammers will discuss how to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter, resources individuals can turn to if they or a loved one are targeted, and steps attendees can take now to help protect themselves and loved ones.

Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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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. Meditation exercises will be incorporated into the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a blanket, yoga mat, and a strap (or belt or towel).

Sewing: Serger Basics
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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In this class, you will learn about the sewing, cutting, proper threading, and operating basics of the versatile serger/overlock sewing machine. You will be inspired to incorporate serger/overlock techniques into your sewing projects to achieve better results. This is a beginner-level class, and no sewing experience is required. This program includes Exploration Commons Serger Certification for independent use.

Baking Techniques Two-Day Class: Croissants
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Learn the basics of dough lamination on day one. On day two, participants will bake croissants and pain au chocolat. 

Diverse Voices Book Club: Mad Honey
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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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. Our April selection is Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.

Baking Techniques Two-Day Class: Croissants
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 10:00am - 1:15pm
Ages: Adults
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Learn the basics of dough lamination on day one. On day two, participants will bake croissants and pain au chocolat. 

Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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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 this program will be certified to use Exploration Commons' Fusion Pro and Fusion Edge laser cutters.

Customers aged 12 to 15 who complete their certification are required to have a certified adult with them to use the laser independently.

Virtual Teen Advisory Board: Service Learning Opportunity
Online
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Are you interested in volunteering virtually at the library? Join us for Teen Advisory Board (TAB), a monthly meeting where teens help plan programs, complete service-oriented projects, and advise the library on teen-related topics.

Intro to CNC Routing
Exploration Commons
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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This one-day CNC certification class will introduce you to the design basics, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC router. We will focus on project design and the VCarve software in the morning session. We will cover machine use in the afternoon, including hands-on time with the CNC machine. There will be a break from 12 - 1 PM between the morning and afternoon sessions.

All program registrants must complete the prerequisite online Iconic CNC Machine Use and Safety Training before attending the first session of this program.

At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete both sessions of this program will be certified to use Exploration Commons' CNC machine. Customers aged 12 to 15 who complete their certification are required to have a certified adult with them to use the CNC router independently.

Getting Started with CLO 3D Fashion Design Software
Exploration Commons
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Learn the basics of creating a 3D avatar and accessing the 2D T-shirt block in CLO 3D. We will learn how to create a virtual dress for your avatar and show how to send the pattern to the printer to create a real-world sewing pattern. This is a beginner-level class.

Kentucky Hot Browns
Exploration Commons
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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The Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich is a meal-worthy dish that's over-the-top delicious! Make open-faced sandwiches with thick slices of roasted turkey and fresh tomatoes on top of a thick piece of toasted bread, all smothered in a rich, cheesy mornay sauce, broiled, and topped with crispy bacon. We'll also make a mock mint julep to celebrate the upcoming horse race.

The Three Little Pigs Puppet Show
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 3 - 12
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Mama Pig has decided their house isn't big enough, so it's time for her three little piggies to go out into the world to seek their fortunes! What will the little piggies use to build their houses? Will they meet anyone as they head out on their own, and what kinds of excitement will they find? Come with us as we follow them on their journey!

Intro to 3D Printing and Design with Tinkercad
Exploration Commons
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Learn the basics of using Tinkercad to design for 3D printing! We'll walk through basic 3D design using Tinkercad software and create a simple project to be 3D printed. No previous design experience is necessary!