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Kids' Academy: Leprechaun Traps

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

May the luck of the Irish be with you as you engineer a clever contraption to catch a mischievous leprechaun. Ages 6-11.

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

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

May the luck of the Irish be with you as you engineer a clever contraption to catch a mischievous leprechaun. Ages 6-11.

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.

Leprechaun Traps

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural, Holiday Event, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary

May the luck of the Irish be with you as you engineer a clever contraption to catch a mischievous leprechaun. Ages 4-11.

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: History/Cultural, Holiday Event, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

May the luck of the Irish be with you as you engineer a clever contraption to catch a mischievous leprechaun. Ages 4-11.

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.

Preschool Science: Birds

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Birth to Five

Learn about birds—what they eat and what they sound like. Inspire creativity and fine motor skills by making a simple birdfeeder to take home. Ages 3-5.

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:

Learn about birds—what they eat and what they sound like. Inspire creativity and fine motor skills by making a simple birdfeeder to take home. Ages 3-5.

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.

Playdough Playdate

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) at Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Birth to Five
Join us for a fun, hands-on experience with playdough as we squish, roll, and mash using a variety of tools and textures. Ages birth-5.

Drop in anytime during the program hour. Siblings welcome.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a fun, hands-on experience with playdough as we squish, roll, and mash using a variety of tools and textures. Ages birth-5.

Drop in anytime during the program hour. 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.

Teen Lounge

Wednesday, March 18, 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: The Great Egg Drop

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Can you keep your egg from being scrambled? Test your engineering skills by designing a device that keeps your egg safe during the great drop. 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:

Can you keep your egg from being scrambled? Test your engineering skills by designing a device that keeps your egg safe during the great drop. 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.

ABC...Come Play with Me: Spring Fling

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Nature/Wildlife, 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: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Nature/Wildlife, 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.

Tween Academy: Computer Basics

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

Learn computer skills, internet safety tips, and the basics to help you get comfortable using a laptop or desktop. 

Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non-traditional school settings. 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:

Learn computer skills, internet safety tips, and the basics to help you get comfortable using a laptop or desktop. 

Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in 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.

Teen Lounge

Wednesday, March 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.

Insects Make What!?

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

You know about honey and silk, but what else do we use that insects make? Insects play a big role in the products people use.

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

You know about honey and silk, but what else do we use that insects make? Insects play a big role in the products people use.

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.

Bicycle Basics with Newark Bike Project

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Get equipped with practical bike skills—from fixing flats to performing safety checks like a pro. Grades 6-12.

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

Get equipped with practical bike skills—from fixing flats to performing safety checks like a pro. 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.

Community Builders

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Play the Future Builder game. Then  design and build a community of the future using LEGO® bricks! (Repeat of program offered on Tuesday, March 3, at 11:00 a.m.)

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

Play the Future Builder game. Then  design and build a community of the future using LEGO® bricks! (Repeat of program offered on Tuesday, March 3, at 11:00 a.m.)

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, April 1, 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.

Full STEAM Ahead!

Thursday, April 2, 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.

Tween Academy: Automate It! with RoboMasterminds

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Design, build, and program robots with LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime to sort packages—just like real factory systems. Brainstorm solutions, code automated tasks and pitch your inventions. Ages 9-14.

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

Design, build, and program robots with LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime to sort packages—just like real factory systems. Brainstorm solutions, code automated tasks and pitch your inventions. 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.

Tech Specs Explained: How to Choose a New Device

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to identify the best computer, phone, or tablet for your needs from an ever-expanding list of options.

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

Learn how to identify the best computer, phone, or tablet for your needs from an ever-expanding list of options.

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, April 8, 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.

Full STEAM Ahead!: Cooking Together

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Cooking, Science & Technology, StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five
This week, we will be making  “honeycomb”  snacks with waffles, honey, cream cheese, and raisins. Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Cooking, Science & Technology, StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:
This week, we will be making  “honeycomb”  snacks with waffles, honey, cream cheese, and raisins. Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners.

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.

Tween Academy: Intro to Animation

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Learn an introduction to animation from Jonathan Cone, Assistant Professor of Visual Communications at Cecil College.
 
 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, Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn an introduction to animation from Jonathan Cone, Assistant Professor of Visual Communications at Cecil College.
 
 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.

Eggsploring Gravity!

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

"Eggsplore" gravity by designing your own egg protection system for an Egg-Drop Challenge. Experiment with different materials and strategies! Ages 6-11.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

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

"Eggsplore" gravity by designing your own egg protection system for an Egg-Drop Challenge. Experiment with different materials and strategies! 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.

Teen Lounge: Millenial Museum

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, History/Cultural, Music, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Drop in the teen lounge to check out some early 2000s technology, toys and memorabilia from back in the Y2K.  Grades 6-12.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, History/Cultural, Music, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in the teen lounge to check out some early 2000s technology, toys and memorabilia from back in the Y2K.  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.

Abstract Art

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Investigate the elements of abstract art and apply them in fun, guided activities that spark creativity. 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 elements of abstract art and apply them in fun, guided activities that spark creativity. 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.

Nature Explorers: DIY Birdfeeders

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) at Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Art, Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Kick off spring by learning about birds and nature. Then, make a backyard birdfeeder! Ages 6-11.

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: Elementary
Program Type: Art, Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off spring by learning about birds and nature. Then, make a backyard birdfeeder! 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.

Full STEAM Ahead!

Thursday, April 16, 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.