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.

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Kids' Academy: Coding History

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Learn about the history of coding and try some coding yourself! 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:

Learn about the history of coding and try some coding yourself! 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.

Neighborhood Bookmobile Visit: West End Gardens Motel & Apartments

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:45pm - 2:15pm
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.

Coding History

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Learn about the history of coding and try some coding yourself! Ages 6-11.

 

 

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

Learn about the history of coding and try some coding yourself! 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.

Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Art, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary

Use your imagination and the materials provided to decorate a fun and festive gingerbread house during this special event. For families with children ages 4-11.

Please bring a bag of candy decorations to share.

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

Use your imagination and the materials provided to decorate a fun and festive gingerbread house during this special event. For families with children ages 4-11.

Please bring a bag of candy decorations to share.

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.

Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) at Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Art, Holiday Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family

Use the materials provided to decorate a gingerbread house with your friends or family to celebrate the holiday season. For families with children of all ages.

Please bring a bag of candy decorations to share.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Art, Holiday Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use the materials provided to decorate a gingerbread house with your friends or family to celebrate the holiday season. For families with children of all ages.

Please bring a bag of candy decorations to share.

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.

Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Art, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary

Use your imagination and the materials provided to decorate a fun and festive gingerbread house during this special event. For families with children ages 4-11.

Please bring a bag of candy decorations to share.

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

Use your imagination and the materials provided to decorate a fun and festive gingerbread house during this special event. For families with children ages 4-11.

Please bring a bag of candy decorations to share.

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.

PAWS for Reading

Wednesday, December 17, 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.
Registration opens one month prior to the program date.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
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.

Gingerbread Houses

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Holiday Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family

Use your imagination and the materials provided to decorate a fun and festive gingerbread house during this special event. For families with children ages 4-11. Please bring a bag of candy to share. 

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

Use your imagination and the materials provided to decorate a fun and festive gingerbread house during this special event. For families with children ages 4-11. Please bring a bag of candy to share. 

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.

Gingerbread Houses

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Holiday Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family

Use your imagination and the materials provided to decorate a fun and festive gingerbread house during this special event. For families with children ages 4-11. Please bring a bag of candy to share. 

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

Use your imagination and the materials provided to decorate a fun and festive gingerbread house during this special event. For families with children ages 4-11. Please bring a bag of candy to share. 

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, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting 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 Meeting 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.

Holiday Piñatas

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, History/Cultural, Holiday Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family

¡Feliz Navidad! ¡Feliz año nuevo! Piñatas are part of many Mexican celebrations, including Christmas and New Year's. Make them as a family to add to your holiday festivities this winter.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Art, History/Cultural, Holiday Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

¡Feliz Navidad! ¡Feliz año nuevo! Piñatas are part of many Mexican celebrations, including Christmas and New Year's. Make them as a family to add to your holiday festivities this winter.

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: RoboMasterminds Presents Holiday Circuit Cards

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Learn all about circuits and use conductive tape to create a holiday themed light up circuit card. Ages 9-14.

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

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 all about circuits and use conductive tape to create a holiday themed light up circuit card. Ages 9-14.

Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in 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.

Noon Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Holiday Event
Age Group:
Elementary, Family

Help us bring in the New Year 2026 with crafts, games, and more! Activities designed for ages 5-11. Other family members welcome. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Family
Program Type: Holiday Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help us bring in the New Year 2026 with crafts, games, and more! Activities designed for ages 5-11. Other family members 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.

Checkmate!

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Master the strategies of chess. No previous experience needed. For families with children ages 8-14.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Master the strategies of chess. No previous experience needed. For families with children 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.

Kids' Academy: Game Design 101

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary
Learn the basics of designing a board game and then create your own to play with friends and family!
 
Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non-traditional school settings.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn the basics of designing a board game and then create your own to play with friends and family!
 
Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in 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.

PAWS for Reading

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Storytime Room at North East 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 opens one month prior to the program.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime 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.

Registration opens one month prior to the 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.

Homeschool Connect

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, High School

Meet at the library for fun activities while connecting with other homeschoolers. Ages 9-14.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

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

Meet at the library for fun activities while connecting with other homeschoolers. Ages 9-14.

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.

Kids' Academy: Snakes

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Come talk about all things snakes and learn Maryland species identification while doing fun activities and crafts!  Ages 6-11

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

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

Come talk about all things snakes and learn Maryland species identification while doing fun activities and crafts!  Ages 6-11

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.

Kids Can Cook: Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Elementary

Use kitchen tools and techniques to become a junior chef! Ages 8-11

This month, make broccoli cheddar soup.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

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

Use kitchen tools and techniques to become a junior chef! Ages 8-11

This month, make broccoli cheddar soup.

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.

Tween Academy: Coding

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Learn the basics of coding through a series of hands-on activities. Ages 9-14.    Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

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

Learn the basics of coding through a series of hands-on activities. Ages 9-14.    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.

Fingertip Literacy: Discovering Braille

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Elementary


Explore accessibility and inclusivity during National Braille Literacy Month through the history of Braille, vision differences activities, and creating your name in Braille! Ages 6-11. 

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


Explore accessibility and inclusivity during National Braille Literacy Month through the history of Braille, vision differences activities, and creating your name in Braille! 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.

No Two Alike: Snowflake Science & Craft

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Art, History/Cultural, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Find out how Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley combined the worlds of art and science to show the world how no two snowflakes are alike, followed by a colorful snowflake-themed craft.  Ages 6-11.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art, History/Cultural, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find out how Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley combined the worlds of art and science to show the world how no two snowflakes are alike, followed by a colorful snowflake-themed craft.  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 Reading

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting 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 Meeting 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.

Finding Poetry

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Elementary

Discover creative ways to find poetry hidden in everyday things. Ages 6-11.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover creative ways to find poetry hidden in everyday things. Ages 6-11.

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.