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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tween Academy: Automate It! with RoboMasterminds

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Design, build, and program robots with LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime to sort packages—just like real factory systems. Brainstorm solutions, code automated tasks and pitch your inventions. Ages 9-14.

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

Design, build, and program robots with LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime to sort packages—just like real factory systems. Brainstorm solutions, code automated tasks and pitch your inventions. 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.

Checkmate!

Monday, April 6, 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: Verse-atile Poetry

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, History/Cultural, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary
Create masterpiece writings through the lens of prolific poets in history!
Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non-traditional school settings. (Repeat program offered on Thursday, Apr.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art, History/Cultural, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:
Create masterpiece writings through the lens of prolific poets in history!
Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non-traditional school settings. (Repeat program offered on Thursday, Apr.

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: Nature Art

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Art, Homeschool, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Elementary

Unleash your creativity! Art is all around you in nature. Discover a few of nature's best artists and use natural materials to make your own masterpieces. Ages 6-11.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art, Homeschool, Nature/Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity! Art is all around you in nature. Discover a few of nature's best artists and use natural materials to make your own masterpieces. 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.

Kids Can Cook: Acai Bowls

Wednesday, April 8, 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! This month, make acai bowls. Ages 8-11.

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to 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! This month, make acai bowls. Ages 8-11.

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to 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: Intro to Animation

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Learn an introduction to animation from Jonathan Cone, Assistant Professor of Visual Communications at Cecil College.
 
 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, Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn an introduction to animation from Jonathan Cone, Assistant Professor of Visual Communications at Cecil College.
 
 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.

Eggsploring Gravity!

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

"Eggsplore" gravity by designing your own egg protection system for an Egg-Drop Challenge. Experiment with different materials and strategies! Ages 6-11.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

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

"Eggsplore" gravity by designing your own egg protection system for an Egg-Drop Challenge. Experiment with different materials and strategies! 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.

PAWS for Reading

Thursday, April 9, 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, April 13, 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.