The North Carroll branch will be closed Friday, October 9 through Monday, October 12, 2026 for parking lot repairs and paving. The book drop will also not be available until work is completed.

All CCPL locations will be closed for an all-day staff training on Monday, October 12. We will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, October 13.

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Human Services Programs of Carroll County (HSP) Open Enrollment 2027
Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Oct 9, 2026 - 9:00am - 1:00pm
NCC potential laser cert class
Exploration Commons Classroom
Oct 9, 2026 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
CCPS
Exploration Commons Small Meeting Room A
Oct 9, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
oscillatots
Exploration Commons Small Meeting Room A
Oct 9, 2026 - 11:30am - 12:30pm
TKC Meeting
Exploration Commons Small Meeting Room A
Oct 9, 2026 - 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Human Services Programs of Carroll County (HSP) Open Enrollment 2027
Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Oct 9, 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Peer Recovery Meeting
Exploration Commons Small Meeting Room A
Oct 9, 2026 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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The Exploration Commons staff work with Carroll County community organizations to provide programming and resources that support the people they serve in our community. Together, we are able to provide experiences that are rewarding for all members of our community. Below are links to some of the organizations that we regularly provide services for or partner with in Exploration Commons.

The ARC Carroll County

Boys and Girls Club of Westminster

Carroll Hospital Center

Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC)

Penn-Mar Human Services

Target Community and Educational Services, Inc.

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