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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
Registration 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.  ...

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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
Registration 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. For families with children of all ages. ...

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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
Registration Required
Event Details:
"Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law" by Mary Roach  ...

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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
Registration 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! For families...

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
Registration 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. ...

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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
Registration 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
Registration 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
Registration 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!  Every child will receive a voucher for a free si...

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
Registration Required
Event Details:
"Where the Lost Wander" by Amy Harmon  ...

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

Author Visit: JoAnn Dawson

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join local author JoAnn Dawson as she discusses her book "Bed, Breakfast & Beyond: 20 Years of Kooky Guests, Gentle Ghosts, and Horses in Between." JoAnn relates 20 years of hi

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join local author JoAnn Dawson as she discusses her book "Bed, Breakfast & Beyond: 20 Years of Kooky Guests, Gentle Ghosts, and Horses in Between." JoAnn relates 20 years of hilarious tales, impossible renovations, strange guests, spooky encounte...

What Have You Been Reading?

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join other reading enthusiasts to chat about what you've enjoyed lately and hear about some new titles for your TBR pile. 

Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join other reading enthusiasts to chat about what you've enjoyed lately and hear about some new titles for your TBR pile.  ...
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Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"River of the Gods" by Candice Millard *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
Registration Required
Event Details:
"River of the Gods" by Candice Millard *Please note: this discussion is being held at the Perryville Town Hall (parking behind building).* ...

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:
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Murder and Mayhem Rode the Rails

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In the era when railroads were the dominant form of transportation, murder, mayhem, and other calamities frequently disrupted the tranquility of railroad excurs

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:
In the era when railroads were the dominant form of transportation, murder, mayhem, and other calamities frequently disrupted the tranquility of railroad excursions. Join local historian Mike Dixon to hear the unexamined stories o...

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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 Concert Series: Sean Bera

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Kick off CCPL's Summer Concert Series with Sean Bera, who sings contemporary songs you know and love sprinkled with original tunes.

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:
Kick off CCPL's Summer Concert Series with Sean Bera, who sings contemporary songs you know and love sprinkled with original tunes. ...

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, July 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"And Every Morning the Way Back Home Gets Longer and Longer" by Fredrik Backman

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:
"And Every Morning the Way Back Home Gets Longer and Longer" by Fredrik Backman ...

The Importance of Aquatic Life and Streams

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Emilio Concari from the Maryland Department of Resources will discuss the importance of aquatic life and importance of streams in our area.

Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Emilio Concari from the Maryland Department of Resources will discuss the importance of aquatic life and importance of streams in our area. ...

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, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"Malibu Rising" by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:
"Malibu Rising" by Taylor Jenkins Reid ...
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Book Discussion

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"The Guest List" by Lucy Foley

Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:
"The Guest List" by Lucy Foley ...
New Leeds Village Image

New Leeds Village - Life in a 19th Century Mill Village

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Don Shaffer to learn about over a dozen families who lived in New Leeds Village, some for over 200 years, including ten 19th century houses that are still standing

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join Don Shaffer to learn about over a dozen families who lived in New Leeds Village, some for over 200 years, including ten 19th century houses that are still standing today. ...

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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.

Gentle Yoga Session with Rebecca Northrop

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Rebecca Northrop as she leads a Gentle Yoga class. Perfect for all skill levels! Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats. 

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join Rebecca Northrop as she leads a Gentle Yoga class. Perfect for all skill levels! Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats.  ...

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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.