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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.

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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.

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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.

Image of The Lion Women of Tehran

Book Discussion

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

"The Lion Women of Tehran" by Marjan Kamali

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

"The Lion Women of Tehran" by Marjan Kamali

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.

Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch

Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Trustees. 

Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Trustees. 

Disclaimer(s)

No registration

No registration required.

Cover of "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston

Book Discussion

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

"First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston

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

"First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston

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.

Irish Women in Baltimore and American History

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) at Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate Irish American Heritage Month and Women's History Month by exploring the history of the experiences of Irish women immigrating to America and their contributions/experiences in different work environments and contributions to the la

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Irish American Heritage Month and Women's History Month by exploring the history of the experiences of Irish women immigrating to America and their contributions/experiences in different work environments and contributions to the la

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

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) at Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

"Culpability" by Bruce Holsinger

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:

"Culpability" by Bruce Holsinger

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.

Wild Women of Maryland

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

Join author Lauren R. Silberman for an engaging presentation on her book "Wild Women of Maryland: Grit & Gumption in the Free State".

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

Join author Lauren R. Silberman for an engaging presentation on her book "Wild Women of Maryland: Grit & Gumption in the Free State".

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.

Local Voices, Lasting Change: Cecil County Women and the Fight for the Vote

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

When we think of the women’s suffrage movement, names like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton often come to mind. But what about the women who carried the torch for voting rights in Maryland—and right here in Cecil County?

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

When we think of the women’s suffrage movement, names like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton often come to mind. But what about the women who carried the torch for voting rights in Maryland—and right here in Cecil County?

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.

Living Historian: Harriet Tubman

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

Millicent Sparks will bring to life the emotional depth and astounding courage of Harriet Tubman, who helped thousands of enslaved people escape to freedom.

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:

Millicent Sparks will bring to life the emotional depth and astounding courage of Harriet Tubman, who helped thousands of enslaved people escape to freedom.

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.

Rediscovering 1776: In Search of the Revolutionary Spirit in Cecil County & Beyond

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

Local author David Healey shares stories from the Revolutionary War era that he “rediscovered” while researching his forthcoming novel "The Guns of Liberty" that begins with the landing of 15,000 British and Hessian troops just miles from this lib

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

Local author David Healey shares stories from the Revolutionary War era that he “rediscovered” while researching his forthcoming novel "The Guns of Liberty" that begins with the landing of 15,000 British and Hessian troops just miles from this lib

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.

Behind Closed Doors:  The Story of the Cecil County Almshouse

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

This program examines the history of the Cecil County Almshouse, a place that quietly influenced countless lives on society’s margins for centuries.

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

This program examines the history of the Cecil County Almshouse, a place that quietly influenced countless lives on society’s margins for centuries.

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.

Storytelling with Sista' Martha Ruff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

Griot Sista' Martha Ruff will share stories, songs, and poetry from African American and Caribbean folklore and culture. 

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

Griot Sista' Martha Ruff will share stories, songs, and poetry from African American and Caribbean folklore and culture. 

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.