Library Closure

The North East Branch Library will close at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 4, for a special program.

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White Ivy

Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

White Ivy by Susie Yang *This discussion is being held off-site throughout the closure of the Perryville Branch for renovation. It is being held at the Perryville Town Hall...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

White Ivy by Susie Yang

*This discussion is being held off-site throughout the closure of the Perryville Branch for renovation. It is being held at the Perryville Town Hall:

Music in the Library: First State Ringers

Music in the Library: First State Ringers

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The First State Ringers handbell choir will present a spring concert.

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Required
Event Details:

The First State Ringers handbell choir will present a spring concert.

Design a Book Cover

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Redesign a cover for one of your favorite books or create a cover for an original story! Art from this program will be featured in a library display. Ages 8-14.  

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Required
Event Details:

Redesign a cover for one of your favorite books or create a cover for an original story! Art from this program will be featured in a library display. 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.

Recycled Wind Chimes

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn about the importance of recycling and create a beautiful wind chime using recycled materials! Ages 8-15.  This program will be held at the Cecilton Park, weather-perm...

Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Required
Event Details:

Learn about the importance of recycling and create a beautiful wind chime using recycled materials! Ages 8-15. 

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.

Reading Nook

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Hangout with a book of your choice and enjoy time to read with friends or alone in a nook-like setting. Bring your own book, or choose one of ours, and bring your favorite mug for ...

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

Hangout with a book of your choice and enjoy time to read with friends or alone in a nook-like setting. Bring your own book, or choose one of ours, and bring your favorite mug for hot chocolate! Ages 11-17.

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.

Here Lies America's First Serial Killer...Or Not?

Here Lies America's First Serial Killer...or Not?

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

H.H. Holmes, the notorious 1890s killer, was tried for a single murder but confessed to 27 more. He was supposedly buried about an hour from Cecil County...or was he? For...

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

H.H. Holmes, the notorious 1890s killer, was tried for a single murder but confessed to 27 more. He was supposedly buried about an hour from Cecil County...or was he?

PAWS for Reading

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog. Ages 4-11. Please call the Elkton Branch Library Childr...

Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Event Details:
Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog.

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.

Plant Exchange

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring in a plant to exchange with fellow gardening enthusiasts and take home something new for your own backyard. 

Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Event Details:

Bring in a plant to exchange with fellow gardening enthusiasts and take home something new for your own backyard. 

Introduction to the Small Business Administration

Introduction to the Small Business Administration

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Business, Nonprofit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Regional Administrator John Fleming as he provides an overview of Small Business Administration programs and services.  Find out what opportunities exist within the SBA w...

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Nonprofit
Required
Event Details:

Join Regional Administrator John Fleming as he provides an overview of Small Business Administration programs and services.  Find out what opportunities exist within the SBA world and how they can benefit your business.

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.

Stories for Teens

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Remember storytimes when you were younger? Join us to relax, de-stress, and relive that cozier and simpler time with stories, music, snacks and a craft. Ages 11-17. 

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Required
Event Details:

Remember storytimes when you were younger? Join us to relax, de-stress, and relive that cozier and simpler time with stories, music, snacks and a craft. Ages 11-17. 

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

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"The Maid" by Nita Prose

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

"The Maid" by Nita Prose

Tween Academy: Memorial Trinket Tins

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditional school settings. Ages 9-14.   

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

A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditional school settings. 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.

Drop-In Tech Help

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop-In Tech Help is open for any and all basic technology questions. We'll do our best to assist you in a relaxed, low-stress environment. No advanced registration necessary.

Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Drop-In Tech Help is open for any and all basic technology questions. We'll do our best to assist you in a relaxed, low-stress environment. No advanced registration necessary.

Tiny Tech and Games

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Play with some of CCPL's smallest tech including Ozobot desk robots, tiny table top games, and more. Ages 11-17.

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Event Details:

Play with some of CCPL's smallest tech including Ozobot desk robots, tiny table top games, and more. Ages 11-17.

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 Murphy Music: The Magic of the Secret Garden Shadow Puppet Theater

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Music, Special Event, StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Enter into a world of magic and wonderment with Ms. Crystal & Mr. Nic as they present an interactive program full of dancing, singing, and shadow puppet storytelling. Ages 3-7....

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Music, Special Event, StoryTime
Required
Event Details:

Enter into a world of magic and wonderment with Ms. Crystal & Mr. Nic as they present an interactive program full of dancing, singing, and shadow puppet storytelling. Ages 3-7.

A Longwood Community Read 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.

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Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"The Library of Lost and Found" by Phaedra Patrick *This book discussion is being held at the Perryville Town Hall while the Perryville Branch is closed for renovation...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

"The Library of Lost and Found" by Phaedra Patrick

*This book discussion is being held at the Perryville Town Hall while the Perryville Branch is closed for renovation.* 

Tech Tuesday

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Discover and create with new technologies like Nintendo Labo, LEGO WeDo, Stikbot, Tinker Labs, and more! Ages 11-17.

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

Discover and create with new technologies like Nintendo Labo, LEGO WeDo, Stikbot, Tinker Labs, and more! Ages 11-17.

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.

Ice Cream Science

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn the science behind making ice cream in a bag! Ages 11-17.  

Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Event Details:

Learn the science behind making ice cream in a bag! Ages 11-17.

 

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.

LEGO Challenge: Terrific Towers

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for a LEGO tower challenge and other fun LEGO activities! Ages 6-11.

Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a LEGO tower challenge and other fun LEGO activities! 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.

Adobe Suite Photoshop Essentials

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Digital Media Lab at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Designed for adults seeking to expand their professional toolkit or explore a new passion, this program provides an introduction to graphic design, video and photo editing software...

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

Designed for adults seeking to expand their professional toolkit or explore a new passion, this program provides an introduction to graphic design, video and photo editing software.

Kids Can Cook: French Toast Sticks

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Learn to prepare French toast sticks! Ages 8-11.  Participants will use CCPL's new kitchen cart. This program was made possible in part by the Maryland State Library A...

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Event Details:

Learn to prepare French toast sticks! Ages 8-11. 

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.

Mobile Planetarium: The Night Sky

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Observe the night sky in an inflatable planetarium! Please note: children must be able to enter the inflatable planetarium on their own. This program is intended for children ages ...

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Family
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Event Details:

Observe the night sky in an inflatable planetarium! Please note: children must be able to enter the inflatable planetarium on their own. This program is intended for children ages 6-11. Presented by Stars on the Move. 

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.

Art Lab: Mosaic Art

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Bring an art project to work on, or try something new. Ages 11-17.

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

Bring an art project to work on, or try something new. Ages 11-17.

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.

Mobile Planetarium: The Night Sky

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Observe the night sky in an inflatable planetarium! Please note: children must be able to enter the inflatable planetarium on their own. This program is intended for children ages ...

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Family
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Event Details:

Observe the night sky in an inflatable planetarium! Please note: children must be able to enter the inflatable planetarium on their own. This program is intended for children ages 6-11. Presented by Stars on the Move. 

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.