All CCPL locations will be closing at Noon on Wednesday, November 26 (no passport services) and we will remain closed through Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen for regular hours on Saturday, November 29.
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Exploration Commons
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Roll for initiative! In this Dungeons & Dragons-themed program, attendees will design custom artwork to be engraved on leather dice trays. Do note that the longer class time is to help give additional time to create and refine your artwork for your project. You may bring custom images with you, preferably on a thumb drive, if you already have an idea in mind.
Registration for this class is for first-time Makerspace program attendees. Please do not register for this program if you have previously taken one of our Makerspace programs.
Exploration Commons
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
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 the 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.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Get a head start on your Thanksgiving dinner! We do the shopping, and you do the prep. You'll leave with three ready-to-cook-at-home dishes: Bourbon or Maple Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, PA Dutch Potato Bread Filling, and a side of Zesty Cranberry Sauce. Each dish will serve eight to ten people. Please note there are two sessions being offered on 11/25.
If you have previously taken this class at EC50, please do not register so that someone else may have the opportunity to attend.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Get a head start on your Thanksgiving dinner! We do the shopping, and you do the prep. You'll leave with three ready-to-cook-at-home dishes: Bourbon or Maple Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, PA Dutch Potato Bread Filling, and a side of Zesty Cranberry Sauce. Each dish will serve eight to ten people.
If you have previously taken this class at EC50, please do not register so that someone else may have the opportunity to attend.
Exploration Commons
Monday, December 1, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Balance out heavy comfort foods with a unique salad infused with lots of holiday flavor and dense nutrition. Enjoy making this recipe while we discuss healthy eating over the holidays. This class is provided through our partnership with Carroll Hospital.
Exploration Commons
Monday, December 1, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 6 - 17
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In this family-friendly class, we will make delicious lasagna roll-ups, a side salad, and festive tree-shaped garlic sticks. We will enjoy our meal together in the kitchen. This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include:
At least one child aged 6–17
At least one adult
The remaining two spots in the group may be filled by additional participants aged 6 or older or left unfilled.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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 the 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.
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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In this program, you’ll laser engrave winter-themed artwork of your choice onto a piece of clear acrylic and light it up with a provided multi-color LED light stand. Choose from a selection of winter-themed cutout designs for your acrylic sign. These bright and colorful projects are a way to display a message or add flair to your room, desk, or workspace.
Exploration Commons
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal! Color variations of the journals are highly limited and will be given out on a first come, first served basis. If you have previously taken this class at EC50, please do not register so that someone else may have the opportunity to attend.
The longer class time is necessary for this program to give ample time for design alterations and customization.
Exploration Commons
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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In this hands-on class, we will prepare and taste some plant-based dishes that are perfect for the holiday season.
Exploration Commons
Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal! Color variations of the journals are highly limited and will be given out on a first come, first served basis. If you have previously taken this class at EC50, please do not register so that someone else may have the opportunity to attend.
The longer class time is necessary for this program to give ample time for design alterations and customization.
