Library Closure

The Chesapeake City Branch Library will be temporarily closed for updates from Monday, December 1, 2025, through Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Branch will reopen on Monday, January 5, and will be open 6 days per week. For assistance during the closure, please call (410) 996-5600 or email ask@cecilcountylibrary.org.

Blackboards and Barriers: History of Cecil County Colored Schools

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This is not a library sponsored event.

Purpose of Meeting

"Blackboards & Barriers" is a poignant documentary that delves into the rich and often turbulent history of Colored Schools in Cecil County, Maryland. Following the personal stories of several former students, the film traces the evolution of black education from the emancipation of slaves through the era of segregation and the Civil Rights movement. Hosted by Joseph Piner & Ray Jefferson. Discussion to follow the film. No registration required.  

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