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Teen Lounge

Wednesday, May 13, 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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Tween Academy: Spongebob Science

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Did you know Spongebob was created by a marine biologist? Learn about the ecology behind the nautical nonsense!
 
 A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditional school settings.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Homeschool, Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Did you know Spongebob was created by a marine biologist? Learn about the ecology behind the nautical nonsense!
 
 A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and 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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Learn how to play the world's most famous tabletop RPG. All materials provided. No previous experience required. Grades 6-12.

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

Learn how to play the world's most famous tabletop RPG. All materials provided. No previous experience required. 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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Youth Sleuths: The Butler's Demise

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

The butler is missing! Bring your best sleuthing skills and put them to the test as we hunt for clues to find the culprit. Grades 6-12.

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

The butler is missing! Bring your best sleuthing skills and put them to the test as we hunt for clues to find the culprit. 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.

This event is in the "Birth to Five" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

PAWS for Reading

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
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.

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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Babysitter Basics

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Business, Special Event
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

From changing a diaper to important questions to ask the parents, learn the basics of being a prepared babysitter. Ages 13-18. 

Please note: This is not a certification course. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Business, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

From changing a diaper to important questions to ask the parents, learn the basics of being a prepared babysitter. Ages 13-18. 

Please note: This is not a certification course. 

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Let's Paint!

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) at Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, Family

Enjoy creative time with your family in this freeform painting session! For families with children ages 6-14. All supplies, as well as inspiration and templates, provided.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy creative time with your family in this freeform painting session! For families with children ages 6-14. All supplies, as well as inspiration and templates, provided.

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, May 18, 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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Art Lab: Stamps and Stuff

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Show your creativity, no matter what your skill level or preferred style of art. This month, learn how to make stamps and use stamping tools for to create custom prints. Grades 6-12. 


 

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

Show your creativity, no matter what your skill level or preferred style of art. This month, learn how to make stamps and use stamping tools for to create custom prints. 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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Tween Academy: Stars on the Move- Stories in the Stars

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Travel across time and cultures inside an inflatable planetarium as you explore constellation stories from Greece, Egypt, Rome, and Native American traditions! Ages 9-14.

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

Travel across time and cultures inside an inflatable planetarium as you explore constellation stories from Greece, Egypt, Rome, and Native American traditions! Ages 9-14.

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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Teen Lounge: Bag Charms

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Create your own unique bag charms with a variety of colorful materials at this special Teen Lounge event!  Grades 6-12.

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

Create your own unique bag charms with a variety of colorful materials at this special Teen Lounge event!  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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Upcycled Art with Maggie Creshkoff

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Reduce, reuse, recycle and make art! Use your creative skills to give new purpose to an old item. Grades 6-12. Presented by local artist Maggie Creshkoff. 

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

Reduce, reuse, recycle and make art! Use your creative skills to give new purpose to an old item. Grades 6-12. Presented by local artist Maggie Creshkoff. 

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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Manga & Anime Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Meet fellow anime and manga enthusiasts and discuss your favorites. Read, watch, and enjoy anime-themed activities. Grades 6-12.  

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

Meet fellow anime and manga enthusiasts and discuss your favorites. Read, watch, and enjoy anime-themed activities. 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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Succulent Terrariums

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Design a terrarium with succulents and creative embellishments sure to express your unique style. Participants learn how to care for these easy-to-grow plants while nurturing their love of horticulture. Grades 6-12.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Nature/Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design a terrarium with succulents and creative embellishments sure to express your unique style. Participants learn how to care for these easy-to-grow plants while nurturing their love of horticulture. 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.

This event is in the "Birth to Five" group

Play & Learn

Friday, May 22, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

PAWS & Relax

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Teen Programming Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Unwind after school with a friendly therapy dog in a cozy library spot. Build calm, healthy habits while enjoying the comfort of a furry friend. Grades 6-12.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind after school with a friendly therapy dog in a cozy library spot. Build calm, healthy habits while enjoying the comfort of a furry friend. Grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Community Partner Event

This program is hosted as a partner event with the Cecil County Public Library.
 

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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Teen Lounge

Wednesday, May 27, 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.

This event is in the "Birth to Five" group

Preschool Math: Numbers and Counting

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Birth to Five

Explore numbers and practice counting with fun hands-on activities including fingerpaint, Play-Doh, and block building! Ages 3-5.

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

Explore numbers and practice counting with fun hands-on activities including fingerpaint, Play-Doh, and block building! Ages 3-5.

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Family Book Club

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Read and discuss the Black-Eyed Susan nominated graphic novel "Squire and Knight" by Scott Chantler, together as a family!  Pick up your free family copy of the book from the Perryville Library while supplies last.

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

Read and discuss the Black-Eyed Susan nominated graphic novel "Squire and Knight" by Scott Chantler, together as a family!  Pick up your free family copy of the book from the Perryville Library while supplies last.

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.

This event is in the "Birth to Five" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

PAWS for Reading

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
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.

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, June 15, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Birth to Five" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

PAWS for Reading

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
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.

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.