Exploration Commons at 50 East

06/17/2026

See what's coming up at Exploration Commons! Registration for our programs opens daily at 9:00am. Mark your calendars and have your info ready!

➡️ Thursday, June 18
Beginner Sewing: Messenger Bag (July 2, 9:30am)
Knife Skills: Ratatouille (July 2, 5:00pm)

➡️ Monday, June 22
Cooking for Wellness: Flatbread & Shakshuka (July 6, 1:30pm)
Easy Weeknight: Thai Beef & Coconut Rice (July 6, 5:30pm)

➡️ Tuesday, June 23
Teens Cook: American Diner Classics (July 7, 10:30am)
Intro to Arduino (July 7, 5:00pm)

Explore all upcoming events and sign up: library.carr.org/programs/registering

06/13/2026

>> FACS and Tech Ed High School and Middle School teachers

06/11/2026

💡 Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating!

Our Making for Seniors programs are perfect for lifelong learners wanting to get hands-on experience in discovering new skills and hobbies.

See what classes are coming up on our events calendar. https://tinyurl.com/5n7378kv

Programs fill up quickly, so remember to save the registration date and have all your info ready to go once it opens.

05/27/2026

Come celebrate Summer Reading with a dino-mite project: laser-engraved dinosaur puzzles! This program is for one child (ages 8-12) and one laser-certified adult (certification required for this program). Check out this creation from past puzzle making programs!

Wednesday, June 24 at 1:00pm
Registration opens Wednesday, June 10 at 9:00am

Register at ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/prehistoric-projects-laser-engraved-dinosaur-puzzles-293291

05/22/2026

🍽️ Ready to cook something delicious?

In our Teaching Kitchen, we share easy recipes and cooking tips for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert! Curious about our next class? Check out our upcoming events and come cook with us:
ccpl.librarymarket.com/events/month?branches%5B391%5D=391&bundles%5Blc_event%5D=lc_event

05/19/2026

What have been your favorite Makerspace moments over the years? Share your photos in the comments!

05/15/2026

Did you know it's National Chocolate Chip Day? There are lots of sweet baking programs for kids and adults in our Teaching Kitchen! 🍪 Check the full calendar and register for upcoming programs at ccpl.librarymarket.com

Want to try making something at home? You can find these chocolatey recipes and more at explorationcommons.carr.org/kitchen/recipes

05/12/2026

There's still time to register for the 3rd annual Maryland Makerspace Meetup happening on Friday, May 29! Your ticket includes lunch, a swag bag, and access to various breakout sessions, panels, and hands-on learning centered around makerspace programming, creativity, and collaboration. Register today!

Join us for the 3rd annual Maryland Makerspace Meetup! This year's keynote speaker is MD State Sen. Cory McCray (D-45), co-sponsor of the 2022 legislation that established the MD Makerspace Initiative.
This special event will be held on Friday, May 29, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Tickets are $80 and include lunch and a swag bag.

You can sign up today and learn more at the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-md-makerspace-meetup-tickets-1984391670906?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/11/2026

From programing classes and introductions to 3D printing software to cooking and laser engraving courses, Exploration Commons has educational experiences for everyone.

Learn more about our upcoming programs and register for them as soon as you can at the link below. They always fill up fast!

https://ccpl.librarymarket.com/index.php/events/month?branches%5B391%5D=391&bundles%5Blc_closing%5D=lc_closing&bundles%5Blc_event%5D=lc_event

05/10/2026

We invite teens to come learn the basics of using Tinkercad at our upcoming 3D Design a Pencil Holder! We'll walk through basic 3D design using Tinkercad software and create a pencil holder to be 3D printed. No previous design experience is necessary!

This program will be held on Monday, June 1, at 5:30 PM. Registration for this program costs $5 per registrant, opens next Monday, May 18, at 9 AM, and can be accessed at the link below.

https://ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/teens-3d-design-pencil-holder-tinkercad-293285