To complete a repair in our data center, all computer and web services will be offline beginning at 9 PM on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. We expect services to be restored by 11 PM.
All CCPL locations will be closed for the Juneteenth Holiday on Thursday, June 19. We will reopen for regular hours on Friday, June 20.
Our location
50 East Main Street
Westminster, MD 21157
Candace Birger, Exploration Commons Manager
Hours
| Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM | 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM | 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM | 8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM | 8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM | 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM | 5 PM |
Holiday closings
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Juneteenth | Thursday, June 19, 2025 |
| Independence Day | Friday, July 4, 2025 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 1, 2025 |
| All-Day Staff Training | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| Veteran's Day | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving | Wednesday, November 26, 3 PM - Friday, November 28, 2025 |
Directions
Parking
Parking is limited on site at Exploration Commons and the Westminster Library. When possible, please park in the Longwell or Westminster Square Parking garages or in the metered lots. Parking is free after 5 PM and on weekends. Rates are 25 cents/half hour between 8 AM and 5 PM. If you will be visiting us often, consider a parking permit to not have to feed the meters every 2 hours and to save money throughout the year.
History of Exploration Commons
Exploration Commons was completed in December 2021 and provides the region with a collaborative and experiential learning space that integrates a makerspace, teaching kitchen and learning and meeting spaces. Guided by the input of many members of the Carroll County community and makerspace leaders from around the nation, this space is the future of library services not only in Carroll County, but around the nation. The space allows every person who walks through our doors to not only consume information and access equipment, but to create and contribute to their communities, learn new skills, or begin a new career.