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Family StoryTime

Friday, May 1, 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.

Mother's Day Craft & Create

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Family

Share stories and move to the music as we celebrate all the amazing mothers in our lives. Create a personalized gift and enjoy making a sweet treat. Families with children birth to 5. 

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:

Share stories and move to the music as we celebrate all the amazing mothers in our lives. Create a personalized gift and enjoy making a sweet treat. Families with children birth to 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.

Checkmate!

Monday, May 4, 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.

Crystal Creations: Salt Art

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary


Blend chemistry with creativity and discover how salt absorbs and spreads color throughout crystal-like designs! Ages 2-6.

Registration opens two weeks prior to program date.

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


Blend chemistry with creativity and discover how salt absorbs and spreads color throughout crystal-like designs! Ages 2-6.

Registration opens two weeks prior to 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.

Kids' Academy: Trees & Citizen Science

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Learn how to use technology to measure trees and help real NASA scientists learn more about the ecosystems in your community!
Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non-traditional school settings.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Homeschool, Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn how to use technology to measure trees and help real NASA scientists learn more about the ecosystems in your community!
Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non-traditional school settings.

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.

Seed Swap

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Adults

Kick off the growing season by bringing your extra seeds to swap, share, and discover something new with fellow gardeners.

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

Kick off the growing season by bringing your extra seeds to swap, share, and discover something new with fellow gardeners.

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.

Teen Cuisine: Muchos Nachos!

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Teens can learn to cook! This month, spice up your nacho plates with some original flavors. Grades 6-12.

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens can learn to cook! This month, spice up your nacho plates with some original flavors. Grades 6-12.

 

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.

Artificial Intelligence: Introduction & History

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Get an historical overview of artificial intelligence and an introduction to common AI tools and uses. 

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

Get an historical overview of artificial intelligence and an introduction to common AI tools and uses. 

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

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) at Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five

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

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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.

Preschool Science: Caterpillars

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Birth to Five

Have fun and experiment with your preschooler as you learn about caterpillars and butterflies. Ages 2-5.

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the program date.

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

Have fun and experiment with your preschooler as you learn about caterpillars and butterflies. Ages 2-5.

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.

Book Discussion

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Elkton Conference Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy lively conversation at our monthly book discussion. 

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

Enjoy lively conversation at our monthly book discussion. 

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.

Teen Lounge

Wednesday, May 6, 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.

STEM Challenge: Camouflage

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Investigate the secrets of animal camouflage. Learn through hands-on activities how camouflage helps animals survive. Ages 6-11. 

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the program date.

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

Investigate the secrets of animal camouflage. Learn through hands-on activities how camouflage helps animals survive. 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.

Tomato Basics

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Adults

Whether it is your first time growing tomatoes, or you've been less than satisfied with your tomatoes in the past, join us as we explore how to grow healthy tomatoes.

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

Whether it is your first time growing tomatoes, or you've been less than satisfied with your tomatoes in the past, join us as we explore how to grow healthy tomatoes.

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 Science: Sink or Float

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Family

Will it sink or will it float? Discover density through hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 3-5.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

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

Will it sink or will it float? Discover density through hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 3-5.

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.

Introduction to Photo Editing

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Digital Media Lab at North East Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Are you new to Adobe Photoshop but ready to learn the basics of photo editing? We’ve designed this course specifically for beginners. Learn about key Photoshop tools so you can start editing.

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

Are you new to Adobe Photoshop but ready to learn the basics of photo editing? We’ve designed this course specifically for beginners. Learn about key Photoshop tools so you can start editing.

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.

Manga and Anime Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Chat about your favorite fandoms, learn about new manga series and make anime-themed art projects!  Grades 6-12.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chat about your favorite fandoms, learn about new manga series and make anime-themed art projects!  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.

First Aid & CPR Basics with Tom Coulter

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, High School

Learn how to respond in a medical emergency with first aid basics and a hands-on CPR demonstration. Presented by Thomas L. Coulter of The Coulter Group, LLC. Grades 4-12. 

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

Learn how to respond in a medical emergency with first aid basics and a hands-on CPR demonstration. Presented by Thomas L. Coulter of The Coulter Group, LLC. Grades 4-12. 

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.

Local Spies of the American Revolution

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

Join historian Garrett Hastings for a fascinating look at Revolutionary War espionage with a focus on our local region.

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

Join historian Garrett Hastings for a fascinating look at Revolutionary War espionage with a focus on our local region.

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, May 8, 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.

Instrument Petting Zoo

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary

Learn, touch, and "play" instruments from the four instrumental families with the guidance of trained musicians. Presented by the Northern Chesapeake Symphony Orchestra. Ages 3-6.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn, touch, and "play" instruments from the four instrumental families with the guidance of trained musicians. Presented by the Northern Chesapeake Symphony Orchestra. Ages 3-6.

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.

Homeschool Connect

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, High School

Meet at the library for fun activities while connecting with other homeschoolers. Ages 9-14.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

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

Meet at the library for fun activities while connecting with other homeschoolers. Ages 9-14.

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.

Staying Safe Online

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to avoid common scams in areas like web ads, emails, and online shopping.

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

Learn how to avoid common scams in areas like web ads, emails, and online shopping.

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 Discussion

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy lively conversation at our monthly book discussion. 

 


 

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

Enjoy lively conversation at our monthly book discussion. 

 


 

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.