All CCPL locations will be closed for the Veterans Day Holiday on Monday, November 11. We will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, November 12.
A Makerspace is a community center where tools are provided to design, engineer, fabricate and learn. All skill levels are welcome and it offers a safe do it yourself environment where failure is just another step in the learning process. Learning may be self-directed or instructor led, and Exploration Commons will provide the staff and guest instructors to assist with all learning styles.
The Makerspace is for ages 8 – Adult. Children ages 8 – 11 may work with an equipment certified adult in the use of some machines in the space, but may not operate themselves. Children ages 12 – 15 may operate machinery with the assistance of an equipment certified adult. Persons aged 16 and older may operate any of the available equipment. An Exploration Commons/Library card is required to use makerspace equipment and all users must be certified to use select equipment.
Programs held in the Makerspace will be led by an instructor and may also have age restrictions depending on the equipment used or content of the program. An Exploration Commons/Library card is not required to attend programs.
The use of the space is free. However, there will be a cost for some materials if required (filament, wood, acrylic, etc). There will also be programs where we need to charge to recoup expenses.
The entire space will be open and staffed Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 8 PM, Friday - Saturday, 9 AM - 5 PM. In addition to CCPL staff, we will be working with outside presenters from various industries, professors from Carroll Community College and McDaniel College, Carroll County Public Schools faculty, and local interns and volunteers. Our community has much to offer and we will require their expertise and support to make Exploration Commons a success.
Previous Onshape experience is strongly recommended.
This class does not result in independent CNC use certification.
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.
All program registrants must complete the prerequisite online Iconic CNC Machine Use and Safety Training before attending this program.
At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete 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.
Note: This is not an instructional class; no materials will be provided.
While this class only covers Unit 1, participants will be shown how to continue the course independently.
Series Prerequisites and Required Skills:
Required Materials:
Apply these skills and more to create a 12" x 18" reversible stocking with a mock cuffed top and hanging tag. Instructions for personalizing your stocking will be included.
Prerequisites:
Materials: A sewing machine and all necessary materials will be provided.
Fusion Pro Laser Cutter Certification is required prior to attending this program.
Apply these skills and more to create a 12" x 18" reversible stocking with a mock cuffed top and hanging tag. Instructions for personalizing your stocking will be included.
Prerequisites:
Materials: A sewing machine and all necessary materials will be provided.