Library Closure

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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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.

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.

On My Own

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! Children attend independently, and caregivers join at the end for an activity. Ages 4-5. 

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! Children attend independently, and caregivers join at the end for an activity. Ages 4-5. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

All Stirred Up: Suffrage Cookbooks, Food, and the Battle for Women's Right to Vote

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Join Laura Kumin as she discusses the ever courageous and creative suffragists who carried their radical message into America’s homes wrapped in food wisdom through cookbooks, ingenuously packaging political strategy into already existing social c

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

Join Laura Kumin as she discusses the ever courageous and creative suffragists who carried their radical message into America’s homes wrapped in food wisdom through cookbooks, ingenuously packaging political strategy into already existing social c

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, March 31, 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.

Checkmate!

Monday, April 6, 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.

Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Monday, April 20, 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.