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Kids' Academy: Leprechaun Traps

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

May the luck of the Irish be with you as you engineer a clever contraption to catch a mischievous leprechaun. Ages 6-11.

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

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

May the luck of the Irish be with you as you engineer a clever contraption to catch a mischievous leprechaun. Ages 6-11.

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

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: St. Patrick's Day

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five

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

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

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

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

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.

Leprechaun Traps

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural, Holiday Event, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary

May the luck of the Irish be with you as you engineer a clever contraption to catch a mischievous leprechaun. Ages 4-11.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: History/Cultural, Holiday Event, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

May the luck of the Irish be with you as you engineer a clever contraption to catch a mischievous leprechaun. Ages 4-11.

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.

Preschool Science: Birds

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Birth to Five

Learn about birds—what they eat and what they sound like. Inspire creativity and fine motor skills by making a simple birdfeeder to take home. Ages 3-5.

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the program date.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about birds—what they eat and what they sound like. Inspire creativity and fine motor skills by making a simple birdfeeder to take home. Ages 3-5.

Registration opens 2 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.

Playdough Playdate

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) at Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Birth to Five
Join us for a fun, hands-on experience with playdough as we squish, roll, and mash using a variety of tools and textures. Ages birth-5.

Drop in anytime during the program hour. Siblings welcome.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a fun, hands-on experience with playdough as we squish, roll, and mash using a variety of tools and textures. Ages birth-5.

Drop in anytime during the program hour. 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.

STEM Challenge: The Great Egg Drop

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Can you keep your egg from being scrambled? Test your engineering skills by designing a device that keeps your egg safe during the great drop. Ages 6-11.
 

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the program date.

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

Can you keep your egg from being scrambled? Test your engineering skills by designing a device that keeps your egg safe during the great drop. Ages 6-11.
 

Registration opens 2 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.

Soar Across MD

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Elementary

Make bird feeders as we learn about migration and feeding patterns of local MD birds! Ages 6-11.

Registration opens two weeks prior to program date.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Nature/Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make bird feeders as we learn about migration and feeding patterns of local MD birds! Ages 6-11.

Registration opens two weeks prior to 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.

PAWS for Reading

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Conference Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Conference Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Registration Required
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.

Jump-N-Fun Fitness for Kids

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five

Get your wiggles out with this fun-filled class featuring aerobic, strength, and balance activities. Ages 3-6.

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the program date.

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

Get your wiggles out with this fun-filled class featuring aerobic, strength, and balance activities. Ages 3-6.

Registration opens 2 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.

ABC...Come Play with Me: Spring Fling

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology, StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five

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

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology, StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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.

Tween Cuisine: Custom Croissants

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Bake a quick and easy snack with croissant dough and a selection of fun fillers!  Flex your skills with flavor, learn about the five basic tastes and make your own sweet or savory creations. Ages 9-14.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bake a quick and easy snack with croissant dough and a selection of fun fillers!  Flex your skills with flavor, learn about the five basic tastes and make your own sweet or savory creations. Ages 9-14.

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.

Tween Academy: Computer Basics

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Learn computer skills, internet safety tips, and the basics to help you get comfortable using a laptop or desktop. 

Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 9-14.

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

Learn computer skills, internet safety tips, and the basics to help you get comfortable using a laptop or desktop. 

Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in 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.

Neighborhood Bookmobile Visit: Hollingsworth Manor

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family

Visit our Bookmobile to browse and borrow from a wide selection of books, movies, and more, right in your neighborhood! Please be aware that arrival times may vary by up to 30 minutes due to road conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Visit our Bookmobile to browse and borrow from a wide selection of books, movies, and more, right in your neighborhood! Please be aware that arrival times may vary by up to 30 minutes due to road conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

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.

Turtle Dance Music: The Bubble, Comedy and Music Show

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family

Come out of your shell with a high-energy music and comedy show that encourages reading and a love of books.

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

Come out of your shell with a high-energy music and comedy show that encourages reading and a love of books.

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.

Insects Make What!?

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

You know about honey and silk, but what else do we use that insects make? Insects play a big role in the products people use.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

You know about honey and silk, but what else do we use that insects make? Insects play a big role in the products people use.

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, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Study Room 4 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.

Registration opens one month prior to the program date.
 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Study Room 4
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Registration opens one month 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.

Preschool Art: Balloon Painting

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Art, StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five
Bounce into creativity by dipping balloons in paint to make bright, bold patterns. Ages 2-5.
 
Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the program date.
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Bounce into creativity by dipping balloons in paint to make bright, bold patterns. Ages 2-5.
 
Registration opens 2 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.

Neighborhood Bookmobile Visit: Sunrise Inn Elkton

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family

Visit our Bookmobile to browse and borrow from a wide selection of books, movies, and more, right in your neighborhood! Please be aware that arrival times may vary by up to 30 minutes due to road conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Visit our Bookmobile to browse and borrow from a wide selection of books, movies, and more, right in your neighborhood! Please be aware that arrival times may vary by up to 30 minutes due to road conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

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.

Community Builders

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Play the Future Builder game. Then  design and build a community of the future using LEGO® bricks! (Repeat of program offered on Tuesday, March 3, at 11:00 a.m.)

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

Play the Future Builder game. Then  design and build a community of the future using LEGO® bricks! (Repeat of program offered on Tuesday, March 3, at 11:00 a.m.)

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 Can Cook: Apple Turnovers

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Elementary

Use the tools and techniques of the kitchen to become a junior chef! This time, make crescent roll apple pies. Ages 8-11. 

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

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

Use the tools and techniques of the kitchen to become a junior chef! This time, make crescent roll apple pies. Ages 8-11. 

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

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.

Play & Learn

Friday, March 27, 2026 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. 

Registration Required
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.

Instrument Petting Zoo (Rescheduled for 5/9/26)

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary

This program has been rescheduled to 5/9/26.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

This program has been rescheduled to 5/9/26.

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, March 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five

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

To attend multiple sessions, please register for each event.

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

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

To attend multiple sessions, please register for each event.

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

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
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! For families with children ages birth-5.

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to each date.

Registration Required
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! For families with children ages birth-5.

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to each 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.