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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Drop-In Tech Help

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Drop-In Tech Help is open for any and all basic technology questions. 

Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Drop-In Tech Help is open for any and all basic technology questions. 

Disclaimer(s)

No registration

No registration required.

Neighborhood Bookmobile Visit: Hollingsworth Manor

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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.

What Have You Been Reading?

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Chat about what you've enjoyed lately and discover new titles for your TBR pile. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chat about what you've enjoyed lately and discover new titles for your TBR pile. 

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.

What Have You Been Reading?

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) at Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Chat about what you've enjoyed lately and discover new titles for your TBR pile.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chat about what you've enjoyed lately and discover new titles for your TBR pile.

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.

Copy of Neighborhood Bookmobile Visit: North Bay Apartments

Wednesday, December 10, 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.

Art in the Library: Winter Watercolor

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults

Unleash your creativity in this watercolor program.  Choose from a variety of winter themed templates to paint using watercolor techniques.  

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

Unleash your creativity in this watercolor program.  Choose from a variety of winter themed templates to paint using watercolor techniques.  

Drop-In Tech Help

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North East Digital Media Lab at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Drop-In Tech Help is open for any and all basic technology questions. 

Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Digital Media Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Drop-In Tech Help is open for any and all basic technology questions. 

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.

First State Ringers Concert

First State Ringers

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Holiday Event, Music
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate the season with a holiday musical performance by the First State Ringers handbell choir. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Holiday Event, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with a holiday musical performance by the First State Ringers handbell choir. 

What Have You Been Reading?

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Chat about what you've enjoyed lately and discover new titles for your TBR pile.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chat about what you've enjoyed lately and discover new titles for your TBR pile.

What Have You Been Reading?

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Chat about what you've enjoyed lately and discover new titles for your TBR pile.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chat about what you've enjoyed lately and discover new titles for your TBR pile.

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.

Booked for the Holidays: DIY Ornament Workshop

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Holiday Event
Age Group:
Adults

Get into the festive spirit by crafting your own literary-themed ornaments using recycled book pages—perfect for gifting or decorating your tree with a touch of bookish charm.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Holiday Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get into the festive spirit by crafting your own literary-themed ornaments using recycled book pages—perfect for gifting or decorating your tree with a touch of bookish charm.

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.

Booked for the Holidays: DIY Ornament Workshop

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Holiday Event
Age Group:
Adults

Get into the festive spirit by crafting your own literary-themed ornaments using recycled book pages—perfect for gifting or decorating your tree with a touch of bookish charm.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Holiday Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get into the festive spirit by crafting your own literary-themed ornaments using recycled book pages—perfect for gifting or decorating your tree with a touch of bookish charm.

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.

What Can Your Library Do For You?

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about the library’s numerous free digital resources, such as Mango Languages, GALE Courses, and LinkedIn Learning. 

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

Learn about the library’s numerous free digital resources, such as Mango Languages, GALE Courses, and LinkedIn Learning. 

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.

What Can Your Library Do For You?

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about the library’s numerous free digital resources, such as Mango Languages, GALE Courses, and LinkedIn Learning. 

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

Learn about the library’s numerous free digital resources, such as Mango Languages, GALE Courses, and LinkedIn Learning. 

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.

Image of "The Music of Bees"

Book Discussion

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Elkton Conference Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin

Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin

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.

book cover

Book Discussion

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow

Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow

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.

Book Cover: The Last Word by Taylor Adams

Book Discussion

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

"The Last Word" by Taylor Adams

Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

"The Last Word" by Taylor Adams

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.

Ancient Archeoastronomy in Modern Design

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Art, History/Cultural, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Professional architect Ed Rahme will discuss how ancient astronomy influenced the construction of ancient communities, and how this wisdom can inform and elevate modern architectural design.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, History/Cultural, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Professional architect Ed Rahme will discuss how ancient astronomy influenced the construction of ancient communities, and how this wisdom can inform and elevate modern architectural design.

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.

Cover image of "Beartown"

Book Discussion

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) at Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

"Beartown" by Fredrik Backman

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Beartown" by Fredrik Backman

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.

Cooking the Books: Gluten-Free Goodness

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're gluten-intolerant, cooking for someone who is, or simply curious about expanding your recipe repertoire, this session will guide you through flavorful dishes that everyone can enjoy.

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

Whether you're gluten-intolerant, cooking for someone who is, or simply curious about expanding your recipe repertoire, this session will guide you through flavorful dishes that everyone can enjoy.

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.

There's an App for That: Entertainment Edition

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Digital Media Lab at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Did you get a new device over the holidays? Or are you interested in unlocking the potential of a device you already own? Join us to discover free apps to keep you entertained for hours.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Digital Media Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you get a new device over the holidays? Or are you interested in unlocking the potential of a device you already own? Join us to discover free apps to keep you entertained for hours.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Art Inspirations

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults

Local artist Geraldine McKeown will discuss her career as an artist and how she chooses her subjects.  Examples of her work will be on display.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local artist Geraldine McKeown will discuss her career as an artist and how she chooses her subjects.  Examples of her work will be on display.

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.

Cover

Book Discussion

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

"The Life Impossible" by Matt Haig

Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

"The Life Impossible" by Matt Haig

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.