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Techno Bowling

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

A twist on the classic sport bowling, use Sphero robots to take down as many pins as you can. Ages 11-17.

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

A twist on the classic sport bowling, use Sphero robots to take down as many pins as you can. 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.

Family StoryTime

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement activities. For families with children ages birth-5. Perfect for families with children of multiple ages! To attend multiple sess...

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

Enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement activities. For families with children ages birth-5. Perfect for families with children of multiple ages!

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.

Animal Services Pet Toy Workshop

Animal Services and Pet Toy Workshop

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

Learn about Cecil County Animal Services, make a pet toy to donate to the shelter, and meet some friendly pets! For families with children ages 5-14.

Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Art
Required
Event Details:

Learn about Cecil County Animal Services, make a pet toy to donate to the shelter, and meet some friendly pets! For families with children ages 5-14.

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.

Preschool Science: Pollinators

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five
Event Details:

Learn more about pollinators with simple science experiments and hands-on activities. Ages 3-5. A Longwood Community Read program. 

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Learn more about pollinators with simple science experiments and hands-on activities. Ages 3-5.

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.

Artist Study: Jackson Pollock

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Celebrate the artistic talent of Jackson Pollock. Create a painting inspired by his art. Ages 7-11.

Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the artistic talent of Jackson Pollock. Create a painting inspired by his art. Ages 7-11.

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.

Starlight StoryTime

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Family
Event Details:

A special evening StoryTime with fingerplays, songs, stories, and a craft. Pajamas encouraged. For families with children ages 3-5. Other siblings welcome.    Registra...

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

A special evening StoryTime with fingerplays, songs, stories, and a craft. Pajamas encouraged. For families with children ages 3-5. Other siblings welcome.   

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.

Let's Create Pottery

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn how to make clay art from local pottery artist Maggie Creshkoff of Backlog Pottery. All materials provided. Presenter will return within 4 weeks with fired, finished pottery ...

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

Learn how to make clay art from local pottery artist Maggie Creshkoff of Backlog Pottery. All materials provided. Presenter will return within 4 weeks with fired, finished pottery for participants. No prior experience required. 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.

Art Lab: Modeling Clay

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Bring an art project to work on, or try something new. Ages 11-17.  

Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art
Required
Event Details:

Bring an art project to work on, or try something new. 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.

Kids' Academy: Bouncy Dice Explosion

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11. This month, work as a team to roll the winning number on a giant Bingo...

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

Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11.

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.

PAWS for People After School DeStress Event

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Teen Programming Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
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 ages 11-17. 

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
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 ages 11-17. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Art Club

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Bring a current work-in-progress or create something new using our supplies . Ages 11-17. This program will be held in the Cecilton Community Center (203 East Main Street).

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

Bring a current work-in-progress or create something new using our supplies . Ages 11-17.

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

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.

CCPS Student Art Show

All Day 5/7 - 5/25
North East Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Cecil County Public Schools Spring Art Exhibit runs through May 30.

Library Branch: North East Branch
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Cecil County Public Schools Spring Art Exhibit runs through May 30.

Preschool Science: Planting Flowers

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology, Special Event, StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five
Event Details:

Listen to a story, sing, dance, and dig in the soil with your grownup! Planting flowers is a wonderful way to learn about nature. Ages 3-5.  A Longwood Community Read progr...

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

Listen to a story, sing, dance, and dig in the soil with your grownup! Planting flowers is a wonderful way to learn about nature. Ages 3-5. 

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.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn how to play the world's most famous tabletop RPG. All materials provided. No previous experience required. Ages 11-17.

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

Learn how to play the world's most famous tabletop RPG. All materials provided. No previous experience required. 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.

Kids' Academy: Crayons

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11.   

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: History
Required
Event Details:

Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11. 

 

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.

Tween Academy: Graphic Design

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditional school settings.  This month, learn the history of the iconic "I LOVE NY" design and create a ...

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Art
Required
Event Details:

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

This month, learn the history of the iconic "I LOVE NY" design and create a graphic for Cecil County. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.