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Art Lab: Mosaic Art

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Bring an art project to work on, or try something new. Ages 11-17.

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art
Required
Event Details:

Bring an art project to work on, or try something new. Ages 11-17.

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.

Mobile Planetarium: The Night Sky

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Observe the night sky in an inflatable planetarium! Please note: children must be able to enter the inflatable planetarium on their own. This program is intended for children ages ...

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

Observe the night sky in an inflatable planetarium! Please note: children must be able to enter the inflatable planetarium on their own. This program is intended for children ages 6-11. Presented by Stars on the Move. 

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.

The Tale of 2 Cabins and a Priest

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The "tale" begins with a 2-hundred-year-old log cabin starting its life on land that was confiscated from a British sympathizer following the Revolutionary War. Over the years, man...

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Required
Event Details:

The "tale" begins with a 2-hundred-year-old log cabin starting its life on land that was confiscated from a British sympathizer following the Revolutionary War.

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.

Are You Smarter than a Librarian?

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Bring your wit and trivia knowledge to see if you can beat our team of librarians in a variety of subjects including: literature, pop culture, food and sports. Ages 11-17.

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Required
Event Details:

Bring your wit and trivia knowledge to see if you can beat our team of librarians in a variety of subjects including: literature, pop culture, food and sports. Ages 11-17.

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.

Life After High School: All About the Vote!

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

Learn various crucial skills for living independently as you enter early adulthood. Grades 9-12. This month: Get ready for life after high school by learning all you need t...

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: High School
Required
Event Details:

Learn various crucial skills for living independently as you enter early adulthood. Grades 9-12.

This month: Get ready for life after high school by learning all you need to know about voting.

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.

Trouble on Route 40: The Cold War, Civil Rights, Soviet Union & Pres. Kennedy

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

U.S. Route 40, once a major travel corridor between New York and DC, played a key role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. At the center of it: Cecil County. This progr...

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Required
Event Details:

U.S. Route 40, once a major travel corridor between New York and DC, played a key role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. At the center of it: Cecil County.

Play & Learn

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Birth to Five
Event Details:

Infants, toddlers and parents play, socialize, and learn while making connections with each other. For families with children ages birth-2. 

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Required
Event Details:

Infants, toddlers and parents play, socialize, and learn while making connections with each other. For families with children ages birth-2. 

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 Closure

All Day
Cecilton Branch, Chesapeake City Branch, Elkton Branch, North East Branch, Perryville Branch, Rising Sun Branch, Bookmobile, Online, Off Site

All branches are closed.

Closing
Branches:
Cecilton Branch, Chesapeake City Branch, Elkton Branch, North East Branch, Perryville Branch, Rising Sun Branch, Bookmobile, Online, Off Site
Description:

All branches are closed.

Kids' Academy: Let's Put on a Play!

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11. This month- Get inspired to put on a play using a book of silly tales....

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art
Required
Event Details:

Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11.

This month- Get inspired to put on a play using a book of silly tales.

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: Let's Put on a Play!

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11. This month- Get inspired to put on a play using a book of silly tales....

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art
Required
Event Details:

Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11.

This month- Get inspired to put on a play using a book of silly tales.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons: Something Simpler

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Playing a creative story telling game can be an amazing experience, but sometimes Dungeons & Dragons can seem a bit daunting. If you love the idea of collaborating with fellow ...

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Event Details:

Playing a creative story telling game can be an amazing experience, but sometimes Dungeons & Dragons can seem a bit daunting.

Artful Yoga for Kids

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Explore the connection of body, mind, breath and each other through movement, music, story, and creative practice. This program is intended for children ages 6-11.   &nb...

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

Explore the connection of body, mind, breath and each other through movement, music, story, and creative practice. This program is intended for children 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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Wildlife Adventures

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Kick off Summer Reading with LIVE animals from Wildlife Adventures! Ages 6-11. While you're here, pick up a Summer Reading log and register for this year's Summer Reading & ...

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

Kick off Summer Reading with LIVE animals from Wildlife Adventures! Ages 6-11.

While you're here, pick up a Summer Reading log and register for this year's Summer Reading & Learning 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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Touch-A-Truck

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading and Learning Program! Climb aboard a variety of large vehicles and learn what they do. While you're there, pick up a Summer Reading log and register you...

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading and Learning Program! Climb aboard a variety of large vehicles and learn what they do. While you're there, pick up a Summer Reading log and register your family for 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.

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Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law" by Mary Roach 

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

"Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law" by Mary Roach 

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Adventure Bags!

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Art, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Build your Summer Reading adventure goody bag! Visit stations to decorate a water bottle, bookmark, and tote bag in preparation for Summer Reading adventures! Sign up for Summer Re...

Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Art, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Build your Summer Reading adventure goody bag! Visit stations to decorate a water bottle, bookmark, and tote bag in preparation for Summer Reading adventures! Sign up for Summer Reading and receive your reading log at this drop-in event!

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

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

My Two Cents Worth

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Professional Numismatist Scott H Vogel will review the history of currency and offer free evaluation of your currency at the conclusion of the program.

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

Professional Numismatist Scott H Vogel will review the history of currency and offer free evaluation of your currency at the conclusion of 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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Bucket Drumming Workshop

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Music, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Kick off Summer Reading with a lively and interactive performance of dinosaur beat bucket drumming from Crystal Murphy Music. Ice cream social to follow. For families with children...

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

Kick off Summer Reading with a lively and interactive performance of dinosaur beat bucket drumming from Crystal Murphy Music. Ice cream social to follow. For families with children ages 3-11. 

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Build an ice cream sundae and sign up for Summer Reading! For families with children and teens of all ages. This event will take place at the Cecilton Community Center at Parkla...

Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Build an ice cream sundae and sign up for Summer Reading! For families with children and teens of all ages.

This event will take place at the Cecilton Community Center at Parklands (203 East Main Street). 

 

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Drop in to enjoy an ice cream treat while registering your family for this year's Summer Reading & Learning Program. For families with children and teens of all ages. No regist...

Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Drop in to enjoy an ice cream treat while registering your family for this year's Summer Reading & Learning Program. For families with children and teens of all ages. No registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Risk

This program may have items present that could present an allergy risk. Please contact our staff for more information.
 

No registration

No registration required.

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.

Literature & Lemonade

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the Terrace to sip lemonade and hear about new book releases, just in time for Summer Reading!

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

Join us on the Terrace to sip lemonade and hear about new book releases, just in time for Summer Reading!

Children's Book Festival

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled day for the whole family! Meet and greet children’s book authors while enjoying family-friendly activities such as face painting, ice cream, balloon animal...

Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Books & Authors, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled day for the whole family! Meet and greet children’s book authors while enjoying family-friendly activities such as face painting, ice cream, balloon animals, and more! 

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.

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Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"Where the Lost Wander" by Amy Harmon 

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

"Where the Lost Wander" by Amy Harmon 

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.

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Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"The Lost Apothecary" by Sarah Penner *Please note: this discussion is being held at the Perryville Town Hall (parking behind building).*

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

"The Lost Apothecary" by Sarah Penner

*Please note: this discussion is being held at the Perryville Town Hall (parking behind building).*