For Adults. USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight returns with Starring Adele Astaire, a story full of glitz and glam as she delves into the life of Adele Astaire, a spirited and talented woman who served up smiles and love both on and off the stage - with and without her also famous brother Fred […]

For all ages. Meet local authors Frank Batavick, Mary G. Jackson, Flo McCahon, Ashley Pickett McMahon, Miranda Mittleman, Sandy Soyke, Erica Salee, Barbara Ringrose, and Jack White at our local author fair. Two Sides to the Story Podcasters will also be on hand and you can sample their show and learn more about their experience […]

For ages 14 - Adults. Learn how to get a professional look for your finished sewn garments. Learn finishing and pressing techniques that will elevate your sewing and give you better results. Registration required. Visit site for details.

For ages 12 - Adults. Learn about using commercial and indie sewing patterns, measuring for size, and how to interpret and navigate written instructions. This is a beginner-friendly class, no sewing experience is required. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

For Adults. Lisa Scottoline is the number-one bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author of thirty-five novels. Her latest, Loyalty, is an emotional, action-packed epic of love and justice, set during the rise of the Mafia in Sicily. A former president of Mystery Writers of America, she has thirty million copies of her books in print and […]

For ages 15 - Adults. Managing Parkinson's Disease is complex and adding nutrition complications and mixed online information makes it hard to know what exactly to eat. In this class, not only will you be making a delicious Rainbow Chickpea Salad, but you will also get an opportunity to discuss nutrition and Parkinson's with Registered […]

For Adults. John Cribb is a bestselling author who has written about subjects ranging from history to education. He is the author of "Old Abe", a historical novel depicting the last five years of Abraham Lincoln's life. "The Rail Splitter" tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's remarkable journey from a log cabin to the threshold […]

For ages 12 - Adults. Interested in learning Python but don't know where to start? Join us for an introductory look at the Python programming language, resources for learning, and a general open discussion about programming. Registration required. Visit site for details.

For all ages. Carroll County Public Library is proud to unveil a full-size barn quilt that will be displayed on the side of Exploration Commons at 50 East and the Westminster Branch on March 1, 2023. We invite the community to watch the unveiling at 12 Noon on March 1, either in-person or through Facebook […]

For ages 12 - Adults. Learn about using commercial and indie sewing patterns, measuring for size, and how to interpret and navigate written instructions. This is a beginner-friendly class, no sewing experience is required. Registration required. Visit site for details.

For Adults. Margaret Willson is the author of "Seawomen of Iceland: Survival on the Edge" and "Dance Lest We All Fall Down: Breaking Cycles of Poverty in Brazil and Beyond." Her latest book, "Woman, Captain, Rebel: The Extraordinary True Story of a Icelandic Sea Captain," is a daring and magnificent historical narrative nonfiction account of […]

For ages 14 - Adults. Learn how templates can increase sewing speed and accuracy. In this class, we will make a 12" x 18" reversible placemat with mitered corners. Previous sewing experience is necessary. Registration is required. Visit site for a list of supplies to bring with you to class.

For ages 13 - Adults. Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators, and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill a variety of simple tasks. The Arduino platform makes working with microcontrollers easy, fun, and offers a way to get […]

For ages 12 - Adults. Attendees will learn how to read basic sewing patterns, cut and sew a tabard, sew trim, and customize a vinyl design for the front of the tabard. Great for cosplay, Renn fests, D&D campaign costumes, and more! This event requires a payment of $5.00 per registrant. Registration is required. Visit […]

For ages 14 - Adults. The ServSafe Food Handler course taught by a Certified ServSafe Instructor provides basic food safety knowledge. This two-hour class covers the following five key areas: Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene, Cross Contamination and Allergens, and Cleaning and Sanitizing. At the end of the class, participants will receive a certificate after […]

For ages 14 - Adults. Learn about the versatile serger/overlock sewing machine and how to use it with your sewing projects. We will review the parts of the serger, proper threading and how and when to use different stitch settings. Leave inspired with new ways to use this machine in your sewing projects. Registration required. […]

For all ages. We're celebrating our one-year anniversary in Exploration Commons! Stop by any time between 10AM - 1PM to interact with customers who have created projects and learned new software in our makerspace. Nearly 20 makers will have tables set up in our Large Meeting Room where attendees can see their projects, chat about […]

For Adults. Taste the major tea types and learn to steep the perfect cup of tea. Registration required. Visit site for details.

For ages 12 - Adults. Learn about using commercial and indie sewing patterns, measuring for size, and how to interpret and navigate written instructions. This is a beginner-friendly class, no sewing experience is required. Registration require. Visit site for details.

For ages 10 - 17. Attendees will choose from various fabrics to cut, create, and sew their own stockings with cuffs. Then, we will use Cricut Design Space to personalize our stocking with our names in heat transfer vinyl. We'll cut, weed, and transfer the vinyl names onto the cuff of our stockings to finish […]

For ages 15 - Adults. Learn to use traditional and updated techniques and tools for preparing and cutting fabric. This is a beginner-friendly class, no sewing experience is required. Registration required. Visit site for details.

For Adults. In The Queen, renowned biographer Andrew Morton takes an in-depth look at Britain's longest reigning monarch, exploring the influence Queen Elizabeth had on both Britain and the rest of the world for much of the last century. From leading a nation struggling to restore itself after the devastation of the second World War […]

For Adults. Learn the basics of creating an augmented reality video game. Using CoSpaces Edu, we will walk through a scavenger hunt project that you'll be able to share with family and friends. Registration required. Visit site for details.

For Adults. Make fall-themed caramel apples from scratch. Participants will learn how to prepare and dip apples in caramel and chocolate, then decorate with fun toppings. Registration is required. This event requires a payment of $10.00 per registrant to attend. Visit site for details.

For ages 16 - Adult. Looking to create food photos that attract attention? Want to increase your engagement posts? Learn popular eye-catching techniques to make your food pop! Participants should bring a food item to photograph and examples of their photos. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

For ages 13 - 17. Hey teens! Let's meet in the kitchen to prepare a new recipe that will impress your family and friends. Improve your independent cooking skills with hands-on experience in the kitchen. This month we will prepare a skillet lasagna that you can easily make on a weeknight. Registration is required. This […]