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Preschool Science: Colors

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Birth to Five

Life is so colorful! Learn about primary and secondary colors with simple science experiments, crafts, and hands-on activities. Ages 3-5.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

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Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Science & Technology
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Life is so colorful! Learn about primary and secondary colors with simple science experiments, crafts, and hands-on activities. Ages 3-5.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

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Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

STEAM Lab: Wind Power with Lancaster Science Factory

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

A monthly STEAM-themed educational activity. Ages 6-11. Use a variety of tools and materials to create a sailcar that harnesses the power of the wind. Test and change your design for speed competitions or races.

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Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
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Event Details:

A monthly STEAM-themed educational activity. Ages 6-11. Use a variety of tools and materials to create a sailcar that harnesses the power of the wind. Test and change your design for speed competitions or races.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

PAWS for People: DeStress Event

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Teen Programming Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Did you know that spending time with pets can help impact your mental health? Stop by the Teen Room and meet a PAWS for People therapy dog! For teens in grades 6-12. 

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Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that spending time with pets can help impact your mental health? Stop by the Teen Room and meet a PAWS for People therapy dog! For teens in grades 6-12. 

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Community Partner Event

This program is hosted as a partner event with the Cecil County Public Library.
 

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

History of Mystery

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

Join Mike Rose to hear about magic and magicians from the past and watch, spellbound, as he recreates and performs antiquarian magic.

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Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mike Rose to hear about magic and magicians from the past and watch, spellbound, as he recreates and performs antiquarian magic.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

How to Start a Nonprofit

How to Start a Nonprofit

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Business, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics on how to start a non-profit organization. This program provides guidance, resources, and expert insight to help turn your vision into a successful non-profit.

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Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics on how to start a non-profit organization. This program provides guidance, resources, and expert insight to help turn your vision into a successful non-profit.

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Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Play & Learn

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Birth to Five

Play, socialize, and learn while making connections. For families with children ages birth-2. 

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

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Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play, socialize, and learn while making connections. For families with children ages birth-2. 

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Babysitter Basics

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Business, Special Event
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

From changing a diaper to important questions to ask the parents, learn the basics of being a prepared babysitter. Ages 13-18. Each participant will receive a babysitting starter kit. 

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Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Business, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

From changing a diaper to important questions to ask the parents, learn the basics of being a prepared babysitter. Ages 13-18. Each participant will receive a babysitting starter kit. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Holiday Closure

All Day
Cecilton Branch, Chesapeake City Branch, Elkton Branch, North East Branch, Perryville Branch, Rising Sun Branch, Bookmobile, Online, Off Site

All branches are closed.

Closing
Branches:
Cecilton Branch, Chesapeake City Branch, Elkton Branch, North East Branch, Perryville Branch, Rising Sun Branch, Bookmobile, Online, Off Site
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All branches are closed.

Preschool Science: Vegetable Gardens

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Birth to Five

Plant a mini vegetable garden and learn how vegetables grow! Ages 3-6.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

A Longwood Community Read program.

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Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Plant a mini vegetable garden and learn how vegetables grow! Ages 3-6.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

A Longwood Community Read program.

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Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Teen Lounge

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Stop by to play games, do art projects, and try out new tech! Walk-ins welcome. Grades 6-12.

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Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by to play games, do art projects, and try out new tech! Walk-ins welcome. Grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Teen Lounge

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North East Teen Programming Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Stop by to play games, do art projects and try out new tech! Walk-ins welcome. Grades 6-12.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by to play games, do art projects and try out new tech! Walk-ins welcome. Grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Dungeons & Dragons: At the Library

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you are new or an expert DnD player this is a place for you. This program is recommended for ages 16+.

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Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you are new or an expert DnD player this is a place for you. This program is recommended for ages 16+.

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Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Starlight StoryTime

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Family

CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play!

Pajamas and stuffed animals encouraged for this special evening StoryTime. For families with children ages 3-5. Other siblings welcome.   

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Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Family
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:

CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play!

Pajamas and stuffed animals encouraged for this special evening StoryTime. For families with children ages 3-5. Other siblings welcome.   

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Introduction to Grant Writing

Introduction to Grant Writing

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Business, Nonprofit
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of grant writing, from researching opportunities to crafting strong proposals. Gain skills to secure funding for your nonprofit or small business.

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Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Nonprofit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of grant writing, from researching opportunities to crafting strong proposals. Gain skills to secure funding for your nonprofit or small business.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Drop-In Art- Color Our World

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North East Outdoor Terrace at North East Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family

Kick off our Summer Reading theme "Color Our World." Create a variety of art projects including painting, drawing, and crayon making. Play outdoor games, enjoy an ice pop, and take a photo with our green screen.

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Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Outdoor Terrace
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off our Summer Reading theme "Color Our World." Create a variety of art projects including painting, drawing, and crayon making. Play outdoor games, enjoy an ice pop, and take a photo with our green screen.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Cooking the Books: Red, White, and Blueberry

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate one of Summer's favorite fruits: blueberries! Learn tasty new ways to use this versatile, healthy, and naturally sweet treat.

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Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate one of Summer's favorite fruits: blueberries! Learn tasty new ways to use this versatile, healthy, and naturally sweet treat.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

PAWS for Reading

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary

Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog. Ages 4-11.

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Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog. Ages 4-11.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Plant Exchange

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Bring in a plant to exchange with fellow gardening enthusiasts and take home something new for your own backyard.

This is a Longwood Community Read program.

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Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring in a plant to exchange with fellow gardening enthusiasts and take home something new for your own backyard.

This is a Longwood Community Read program.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Creator Open House- Color Our World

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family

Kick off Summer Reading with art, science, and technology activities that Color Our World--the 2025 Summer Reading theme! Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off Summer Reading with art, science, and technology activities that Color Our World--the 2025 Summer Reading theme! Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Risk

This program may have items present that could present an allergy risk. Please contact our staff for more information.
 

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

3D Pens

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) at Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Transform your 2D ideas into 3D art with our 3D-printing pens! Grades 6-12.

This program will be held in the Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street).

 

 

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Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Transform your 2D ideas into 3D art with our 3D-printing pens! Grades 6-12.

This program will be held in the Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street).

 

 

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Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

News of the World Cover

Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Elkton Conference Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

News of the World by Paulette Jiles

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Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

News of the World by Paulette Jiles

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Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Cutting the Cord: Cable Alternatives

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how the library's free resources, like Marina interlibrary loan and hoopla video downloads, can help you cut the cord. Plus, gain knowledge of some popular streaming services like Netflix and Hulu.

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Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how the library's free resources, like Marina interlibrary loan and hoopla video downloads, can help you cut the cord. Plus, gain knowledge of some popular streaming services like Netflix and Hulu.

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Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Teen Lounge

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Stop by to play games, do art projects, and try out new tech! Walk-ins welcome. Grades 6-12.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by to play games, do art projects, and try out new tech! Walk-ins welcome. Grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Garden Senses Series: Garden Scents, More than a Smell

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

A garden is not only a feast for the eyes, but also your nose. Explore how flowers use scent to their advantage and how our bodies perceive scent.

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Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

A garden is not only a feast for the eyes, but also your nose. Explore how flowers use scent to their advantage and how our bodies perceive scent.

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Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.