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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Kitchen - Recipes

Recipe image from Exploration Commons recipes for the current season

This Season's Recipes

The following recipes are being highlighted in our teaching kitchen this Summer (September - November).

Apple Crisp Recipe (PDF)

Balsamic Glazed Ribeye Skewers (PDF)

Beef and Broccoli (PDF)

Buffet Donuts (PDF)

Chicken Lo Mein (PDF)

Crab Rangoons (PDF)

Duck Sauce (PDF)

Easy Caramel Sauce Recipe (PDF)

Fish Katsu Salad Bowl (PDF)

Garlic Green Beans (PDF)

Orange Chicken and White Rice (PDF)

Pimiento Cheese Waffles (PDF)

Pina Colada Bread Pudding (PDF)

Shrimp Fried Rice (PDF)

Truffle Fries (PDF)

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