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The Chesapeake City Branch Library will be temporarily closed for updates from Monday, December 1, 2025, through Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Branch will reopen on Monday, January 5, and will be open 6 days per week. For assistance during the closure, please call (410) 996-5600 or email ask@cecilcountylibrary.org.

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Family StoryTime

Thursday, February 19, 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.

Poetry through Pictures

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

In celebration of Black History Month, read poems by poets like Langston Hughes and Amanda Gorman then create art inspired by their words.  Grades 6-12.

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

In celebration of Black History Month, read poems by poets like Langston Hughes and Amanda Gorman then create art inspired by their words.  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.

Manga & Anime Club

Thursday, February 19, 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.

DIY Landscape Blunders

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

From planning to pruning, there are many mistakes that can be made when it comes to landscaping. Learn pro tips from the Cecil County Master Gardeners to avoid some of the most common landscape blunders.

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

From planning to pruning, there are many mistakes that can be made when it comes to landscaping. Learn pro tips from the Cecil County Master Gardeners to avoid some of the most common landscape blunders.

PAWS for Reading

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton 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 Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting 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.

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.

Let's Twist Yoga

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Physical Activity/Fitness
Age Group:
Birth to Five

Spark imagination and movement in your little ones with a fun-filled morning of yoga, mindfulness, music, and games designed to nurture joy, focus, and playful energy! For families with children ages birth - 5.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Physical Activity/Fitness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spark imagination and movement in your little ones with a fun-filled morning of yoga, mindfulness, music, and games designed to nurture joy, focus, and playful energy! 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.

Family Storytime

Friday, February 20, 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.

ABC...Come Play with Me: Brown Bear, Brown Bear

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five

A themed playtime emphasizing pre-literacy games, activities, toys, and crafts. For families with children ages birth-5.

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
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A themed playtime emphasizing pre-literacy games, activities, toys, and crafts. 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.

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Book Discussion

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

"Good Dirt" by Charmaine Wilkerson

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

"Good Dirt" by Charmaine Wilkerson

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: Benjamin Franklin Adventure

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary

Learn about Benjamin Franklin and the history of the USA in this "choose your own adventure" style lesson! Ages 6-11.

Registration opens two 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, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about Benjamin Franklin and the history of the USA in this "choose your own adventure" style lesson! 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.

Tween Academy: Five Ways To Freedom

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Discover the history of the Underground Railroad with the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation. Explore Delaware's Underground Railroad heroes and abolitionist network. 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
Program Type: Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the history of the Underground Railroad with the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation. Explore Delaware's Underground Railroad heroes and abolitionist network. 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.

Hello Baby

Tuesday, February 24, 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! Ages birth - 12 months.

Registration opens 2 weeks prior for 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! Ages birth - 12 months.

Registration opens 2 weeks prior for 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.

Family StoryTime

Tuesday, February 24, 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

Tuesday, February 24, 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.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five


CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and movement activities. For families with children ages birth-5. Perfect for families with children of multiple ages!

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


CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and movement activities. For families with children ages birth-5. Perfect for families with children of multiple ages!

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 People: DeStress Event

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Teen Programming Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Did you know that spending time with pets can help impact your mental health? Stop by the Teen Room and meet a PAWS for People therapy dog! 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:

Did you know that spending time with pets can help impact your mental health? Stop by the Teen Room and meet a PAWS for People therapy dog! 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.

Dungeons & Dragons: At the Library

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you are new or an expert DnD player this is a place for you. This program is recommended for ages 16+.

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

Whether you are new or an expert DnD player this is a place for you. This program is recommended for ages 16+.

Freedom Stories

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

A powerful storytelling experience rooted in the African Diaspora that interweaves personal narrative, historical context, and music to inspire reflection, conversation, and community connection.

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

A powerful storytelling experience rooted in the African Diaspora that interweaves personal narrative, historical context, and music to inspire reflection, conversation, and community connection.

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, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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! For families with children ages birth-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, Family
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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. 

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. 

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.

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.