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Teen Lounge

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Stop into the Teen Lounge to play games, do art projects and try out new tech! Walk-ins welcome. Grades 6-12.

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

Stop into the Teen Lounge to play games, do art projects and try out new tech! Walk-ins welcome. Grades 6-12.

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.

Picture This! Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Elementary

Picture This! Watch “Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph,” explore and share your thoughts, and then make some art inspired by the film. Ages 6-11.

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the program date.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Picture This! Watch “Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph,” explore and share your thoughts, and then make some art inspired by the film. 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.

Magnetism

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) at Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Explore magnetism, the strength of magnetic fields, and the real-world application of magnets. Ages 6-11.

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

Explore magnetism, the strength of magnetic fields, and the real-world application of magnets. 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.

Starlight StoryTime

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Family

CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play!

Pajamas and stuffed animals encouraged for this special evening StoryTime. For families with children ages 3-5. Other siblings welcome.   

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Family
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:

CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play!

Pajamas and stuffed animals encouraged for this special evening StoryTime. For families with children ages 3-5. Other siblings welcome.   

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.

Learn to Crochet: The Basics

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults

A beginner-level class teaching the single crochet stitch. Materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own!

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

A beginner-level class teaching the single crochet stitch. Materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own!

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, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room 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 Meeting Room
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.

Preschool StoryTime

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five

CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages 3 - 5. 

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to each date.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:

CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages 3 - 5. 

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to each 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.

Full STEAM Ahead!

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five

Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for children ages 20 months - early 4s. Siblings welcome.

To attend multiple sessions, please register for each event.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for children ages 20 months - early 4s. Siblings welcome.

To attend multiple sessions, please register for each 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.

Family StoryTime

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five

CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages birth-5.

To attend multiple sessions, please register for each event. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the program date.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:

CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages birth-5.

To attend multiple sessions, please register for each event. 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.

Family StoryTime

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Family

CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages birth-5. Stay and play afterwards.

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

CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages birth-5. Stay and play afterwards.

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.

Nintendo Switch Sports Tournament

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Get moving and put your skills to the test. Team up with friends or battle alone in Nintendo Switch Sports games like volleyball, basketball, tennis and bowling. Grades 6-12.

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

Get moving and put your skills to the test. Team up with friends or battle alone in Nintendo Switch Sports games like volleyball, basketball, tennis and bowling. Grades 6-12.

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 in Black History

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural, Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary

Learn about many scientists and the contributions they made to science through various experiments and 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: History/Cultural, Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about many scientists and the contributions they made to science through various experiments and 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.

Program Title - America's Birth Certificate: The Declaration of Independence

America's Birth Certificate: The Declaration of Independence

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

This talk will tackle the fascinating origins, misunderstood purpose, and extraordinary global legacy of the Declaration of Independence. 

This is a MD 250 program.

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

This talk will tackle the fascinating origins, misunderstood purpose, and extraordinary global legacy of the Declaration of Independence. 

This is a MD 250 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.

Play & Learn

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Birth to Five

Play, socialize, and learn while making connections. For families with children ages birth-2. 

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

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

Play, socialize, and learn while making connections. For families with children ages birth-2. 

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.

Family Storytime

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five
CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages birth-5.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:
CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages birth-5.

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.

Intro to Windows 11

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

Get an introduction to Windows 11, the latest version of Windows. Learn about how to navigate File Explorer and the Desktop, how to save and locate files, and how to use common keyboard shortcuts like copy and paste.

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

Get an introduction to Windows 11, the latest version of Windows. Learn about how to navigate File Explorer and the Desktop, how to save and locate files, and how to use common keyboard shortcuts like copy and paste.

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, March 2, 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.

Image of "Ordinary Heroes of Old Delmarva"

Ordinary Heroes of Old Delmarva

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

Travel through time with storyteller and author Jim Duffy, stepping into the shoes of unsung heroes from days gone by and ordinary people doing extraordinary things.  Books will be available for purchase.

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

Travel through time with storyteller and author Jim Duffy, stepping into the shoes of unsung heroes from days gone by and ordinary people doing extraordinary things.  Books will be available for purchase.

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.

Less is Lost Book Cover

Book Discussion

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Elkton Conference Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Less is Lost by Andrew Sean Greer

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

Less is Lost by Andrew Sean Greer

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 Last Stop on the Underground Railroad

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

After the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, many formerly enslaved people fled to Canada to escape capture and re-enslavement.

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

After the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, many formerly enslaved people fled to Canada to escape capture and re-enslavement.

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, March 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults


Homeseeking by Karissa Chen

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


Homeseeking by Karissa Chen

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 of "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean

Book Discussion

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

"The Library Book" by Susan Orlean 

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

"The Library Book" by Susan Orlean 

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.

Building a Stand-out Resume in the World of AI

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

In today's AI-driven landscape, your resume must align with how applicant tracking systems interpret your skills while also reflecting what modern employers want to see.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

In today's AI-driven landscape, your resume must align with how applicant tracking systems interpret your skills while also reflecting what modern employers want to see.

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: Luck of the Irish

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the flavors of Ireland in this hands-on cooking class.

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

Discover the flavors of Ireland in this hands-on cooking class.

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.