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PAWS for Reading

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog. Ages 4-11. Please call the North East Branch Library Children's Department at 410-9...

Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Event Details:

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

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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.

This event is in the "Birth to Five" group.

Play & Learn

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Birth to Five
Event Details:

Infants, toddlers and parents play, socialize, and learn while making connections with each other. For families with children ages birth-2. 

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

Infants, toddlers and parents play, socialize, and learn while making connections with each other. For families with children ages birth-2. 

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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Game On

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn new tabletop strategy and party games that can be played again on your own or in the library. Grades 6-12.

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Required
Event Details:

Learn new tabletop strategy and party games that can be played again on your own or in the library. 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.

This event is in the "Birth to Five" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

ABC...Come Play with Me

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Family
Event Details:

A themed playtime emphasizing pre-literacy games, activities, toys, and crafts. For families with children ages birth-5.

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Family
Program Type: StoryTime
Required
Event Details:

A themed playtime emphasizing pre-literacy games, activities, toys, and crafts. For families with children ages birth-5.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"The Reading List" by Sara Nisha Adams

Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

"The Reading List" by Sara Nisha Adams

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

PAWS for People After School DeStress Event

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Did you know that spending time with pets can impact your mental health? When we pet a dog, cat or bunny, our bodies release mood elevating hormones and decrease our stress hormone...

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

Did you know that spending time with pets can impact your mental health? When we pet a dog, cat or bunny, our bodies release mood elevating hormones and decrease our stress hormones.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Around the World Filming Tropical Birds

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Peek into the world of unusual rainforest birds from across the globe through the high-definition lens of filmmaker Martin Brazeau.    

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

Peek into the world of unusual rainforest birds from across the globe through the high-definition lens of filmmaker Martin Brazeau.  

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

White Ivy by Susie Yang *This discussion is being held off-site throughout the closure of the Perryville Branch for renovation. It is being held at the Perryville Town Hall...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

White Ivy by Susie Yang

*This discussion is being held off-site throughout the closure of the Perryville Branch for renovation. It is being held at the Perryville Town Hall:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Music in the Library: First State Ringers

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The First State Ringers handbell choir will present a spring concert.

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Required
Event Details:

The First State Ringers handbell choir will present a spring concert.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Design a Book Cover

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Redesign a cover for one of your favorite books or create a cover for an original story! Art from this program will be featured in a library display. Ages 8-14.  

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Required
Event Details:

Redesign a cover for one of your favorite books or create a cover for an original story! Art from this program will be featured in a library display. Ages 8-14.

 

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Recycled Wind Chimes

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn about the importance of recycling and create a beautiful wind chime using recycled materials! Ages 8-15.  This program will be held at the Cecilton Park, weather-perm...

Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Required
Event Details:

Learn about the importance of recycling and create a beautiful wind chime using recycled materials! Ages 8-15. 

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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Reading Nook

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Hangout with a book of your choice and enjoy time to read with friends or alone in a nook-like setting. Bring your own book, or choose one of ours, and bring your favorite mug for ...

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

Hangout with a book of your choice and enjoy time to read with friends or alone in a nook-like setting. Bring your own book, or choose one of ours, and bring your favorite mug for hot chocolate! Ages 11-17.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Here Lies America's First Serial Killer...or Not?

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

H.H. Holmes, the notorious 1890s killer, was tried for a single murder but confessed to 27 more. He was supposedly buried about an hour from Cecil County...or was he? For...

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

H.H. Holmes, the notorious 1890s killer, was tried for a single murder but confessed to 27 more. He was supposedly buried about an hour from Cecil County...or was he?

This event is in the "Birth to Five" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

PAWS for Reading

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog. Ages 4-11. Please call the Elkton Branch Library Childr...

Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Event Details:
Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Plant Exchange

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to the Small Business Administration

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Business, Nonprofit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Regional Administrator John Fleming as he provides an overview of Small Business Administration programs and services.  Find out what opportunities exist within the SBA w...

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

Join Regional Administrator John Fleming as he provides an overview of Small Business Administration programs and services.  Find out what opportunities exist within the SBA world and how they can benefit your 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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Stories for Teens

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Remember storytimes when you were younger? Join us to relax, de-stress, and relive that cozier and simpler time with stories, music, snacks and a craft. Ages 11-17. 

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

Remember storytimes when you were younger? Join us to relax, de-stress, and relive that cozier and simpler time with stories, music, snacks and a craft. Ages 11-17. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Discussion

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"The Maid" by Nita Prose

Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

"The Maid" by Nita Prose

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Tween Academy: Memorial Trinket Tins

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditional school settings. Ages 9-14.   

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditional school settings. Ages 9-14. 

 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop-In Tech Help

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop-In Tech Help is open for any and all basic technology questions. We'll do our best to assist you in a relaxed, low-stress environment. No advanced registration necessary.

Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Drop-In Tech Help is open for any and all basic technology questions. We'll do our best to assist you in a relaxed, low-stress environment. No advanced registration necessary.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Tiny Tech and Games

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Play with some of CCPL's smallest tech including Ozobot desk robots, tiny table top games, and more. Ages 11-17.

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Event Details:

Play with some of CCPL's smallest tech including Ozobot desk robots, tiny table top games, and more. Ages 11-17.

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.

This event is in the "Birth to Five" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Crystal Murphy Music: The Magic of the Secret Garden Shadow Puppet Theater

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Music, Special Event, StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Enter into a world of magic and wonderment with Ms. Crystal & Mr. Nic as they present an interactive program full of dancing, singing, and shadow puppet storytelling. Ages 3-7....

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Music, Special Event, StoryTime
Required
Event Details:

Enter into a world of magic and wonderment with Ms. Crystal & Mr. Nic as they present an interactive program full of dancing, singing, and shadow puppet storytelling. Ages 3-7.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"The Library of Lost and Found" by Phaedra Patrick *This book discussion is being held at the Perryville Town Hall while the Perryville Branch is closed for renovation...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

"The Library of Lost and Found" by Phaedra Patrick

*This book discussion is being held at the Perryville Town Hall while the Perryville Branch is closed for renovation.* 

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Tech Tuesday

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Discover and create with new technologies like Nintendo Labo, LEGO WeDo, Stikbot, Tinker Labs, and more! Ages 11-17.

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Event Details:

Discover and create with new technologies like Nintendo Labo, LEGO WeDo, Stikbot, Tinker Labs, and more! Ages 11-17.

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.