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Kids' Academy: Money Matters

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary

Explore basic economic concepts like buying, selling, counting, and budgeting with a pretend farmers market. Ages 6-11.

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

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

Explore basic economic concepts like buying, selling, counting, and budgeting with a pretend farmers market. 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: North Bay Apartments

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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.

Tiny Science

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary

Explore the world of the extremely small--so small you cannot see it with the human eye and where odd things happen at a nanoscale!

Ages 6-11. (Repeat program offered on Nov. 4th at 11:00 a.m.)

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

Explore the world of the extremely small--so small you cannot see it with the human eye and where odd things happen at a nanoscale!

Ages 6-11. (Repeat program offered on Nov. 4th 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: Drop Biscuits

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 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 drop biscuits with toppings! 

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

A Maryland STEM Festival event. 

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 drop biscuits with toppings! 

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

A Maryland STEM Festival event. 

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.

University of Maryland Extension Presents: Milk to Motion

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) at Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, Family

Learn about the dairy industry and have fun experimenting to learn about the properties of milk. Activities include a "milk in motion" science experiment, making a sample of ice cream and butter, and making glue from milk! Ages 6-14.

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

Learn about the dairy industry and have fun experimenting to learn about the properties of milk. Activities include a "milk in motion" science experiment, making a sample of ice cream and butter, and making glue from milk! Ages 6-14.

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: Shakespeare Decoded

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History/Cultural, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Learn how to decipher some of Shakespeare's famous texts as well as his lasting legacy on the modern English language. Ages 9-14.   Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional school settings.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Books & Authors, History/Cultural, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to decipher some of Shakespeare's famous texts as well as his lasting legacy on the modern English language. 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.

Kids Can Cook: Monkey Bread

Thursday, November 13, 2025 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 monkey bread! Ages 8-11. 

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

A MD STEM Festival event. 

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 monkey bread! Ages 8-11. 

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

A MD STEM Festival event. 

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

Thursday, November 13, 2025 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.

Dino StoryTime

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family

Stomp, roar, and dig during Dino StoryTime! Enjoy themed books, music, activities, and crafts! For families with children ages birth-11.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

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

Stomp, roar, and dig during Dino StoryTime! Enjoy themed books, music, activities, and crafts! For families with children ages birth-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' Academy: Salt Painting

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Art, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Explore the principle of hygroscopy, where salt attracts and absorbs water molecules. Create unique textures and designs by adding watercolor. Ages 6-11.

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

Explore the principle of hygroscopy, where salt attracts and absorbs water molecules. Create unique textures and designs by adding watercolor. 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.

Neighborhood Bookmobile Visit: West End Gardens Motel & Apartments

Wednesday, November 19, 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.

Salt Painting

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Explore the principle of hygroscopy, where salt attracts and absorbs water molecules. Create unique textures and designs by adding watercolor. Ages 6-11.

Repeat program offered November 17, 1:00pm.

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

Explore the principle of hygroscopy, where salt attracts and absorbs water molecules. Create unique textures and designs by adding watercolor. Ages 6-11.

Repeat program offered November 17, 1:00pm.

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, November 20, 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.

Tween Academy: Feathers and Contaminates with Tri-State Bird Rescue

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Discover how contaminants, such as oil, affect the overall composition and structure of feathers, and explore how the Tri-State’s Oiled Wildlife Response Team helps save animals effected by oil spills. 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:

Discover how contaminants, such as oil, affect the overall composition and structure of feathers, and explore how the Tri-State’s Oiled Wildlife Response Team helps save animals effected by oil spills. 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.

Kids' Academy: Science in Color

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary

Explore the connection between science and art with various color filled activities.

Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11. (Repeat program offered on Dec. 10th at 3:00 p.m.)

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:

Explore the connection between science and art with various color filled activities.

Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11. (Repeat program offered on Dec. 10th at 3:00 p.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.

Eric Energy: The Holiday Slime Show

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) at Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Holiday Event, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, Family

Explore the science of slime, with a holiday twist! Learn about atoms, molecules, and polymers from scientist Eric Energy. Ages 6-14.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

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

Explore the science of slime, with a holiday twist! Learn about atoms, molecules, and polymers from scientist Eric Energy. Ages 6-14.

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.

Holiday Log Cabins

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Art, Holiday Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family

Use your imagination and the materials provided to decorate a fun and festive log cabin during this special event. For families with children ages 3-11. Please bring a bag of candy decorations to share.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Art, Holiday Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use your imagination and the materials provided to decorate a fun and festive log cabin during this special event. For families with children ages 3-11. Please bring a bag of candy decorations 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.

Tween Baking Challenge: Winter Cupcakes

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Cooking, Holiday Event
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Bring your baking and decorating skills to this winter-themed cupcake challenge! Grades 4-8. 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: Cooking, Holiday Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your baking and decorating skills to this winter-themed cupcake challenge! Grades 4-8. 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.

Homeschool Connect

Monday, December 8, 2025 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.

Tween Academy: Self-Defense

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Learn self defense basics in this fun and interactive class presented by Impact Martial Arts. Ages 9-14.

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

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

Learn self defense basics in this fun and interactive class presented by Impact Martial Arts. Ages 9-14.

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.

Kids' Academy: Space

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary

Discover the secrets of space, from far off constellations to the wonders of our own solar system. 

A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11.

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

Discover the secrets of space, from far off constellations to the wonders of our own solar system. 

A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and 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.

Science in Color

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Explore the connection between science and art with various color filled activities.

Ages 6-11. Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

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

Explore the connection between science and art with various color filled activities.

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: Holiday Appetizers

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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! 

This month, make festive holiday appetizers!

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! 

This month, make festive holiday appetizers!

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: Artificial Intelligence

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Learn more about this unique new technology through a series of fun challenges.  Explore how to use it in everyday life and its potential issues. A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditional school settings.

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

Learn more about this unique new technology through a series of fun challenges.  Explore how to use it in everyday life and its potential issues. 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.