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Kids' Academy: STEM in Black History

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural, Homeschool, 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 Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: History/Cultural, Homeschool, 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.

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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.

Benjamin Franklin Adventure

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
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 Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: History/Cultural
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.

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.

Black History & Culture of Cecil County

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

Noted historian Ray Jefferson will present an overview of local Black culture and history, include pre- and post-Civil War Black history as well the history of the Colored Schools and Black leaders and trailblazers of Cecil County.

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

Noted historian Ray Jefferson will present an overview of local Black culture and history, include pre- and post-Civil War Black history as well the history of the Colored Schools and Black leaders and trailblazers of Cecil County.

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 and Anime Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Books & Authors, History/Cultural
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Chat about your favorite fandoms, learn about new manga series and make anime-themed art projects! Grades 6-12.

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

Chat about your favorite fandoms, learn about new manga series and make anime-themed art projects! 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.

Hot Chocolate Through the Ages

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Cooking, History/Cultural
Age Group:
Elementary


Learn about the origins of hot chocolate, how it evolved through the ages, and taste some of the very first recipes! Ages 6-11.

Registration opens two week prior to the program date. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Cooking, History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:


Learn about the origins of hot chocolate, how it evolved through the ages, and taste some of the very first recipes! Ages 6-11.

Registration opens two week prior to the program date. 

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.

Recovering History: The Baltimore Black Sox

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

Bernard McKenna, author of The Baltimore Black Sox: A Negro Leagues History, delves into the underdiscussed history of Major League Baseball's segregated Negro Leagues and, specifically, Maryland's own Negro League team: The Baltimore Bla

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

Bernard McKenna, author of The Baltimore Black Sox: A Negro Leagues History, delves into the underdiscussed history of Major League Baseball's segregated Negro Leagues and, specifically, Maryland's own Negro League team: The Baltimore Bla

Program Title - Blackboards and Barriers: History of Cecil County Colored Schools

Blackboards and Barriers: History of Cecil County Colored Schools

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

"Blackboards & Barriers" is a poignant documentary that delves into the rich and often turbulent history of Colored Schools in Cecil County, Maryland.

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

"Blackboards & Barriers" is a poignant documentary that delves into the rich and often turbulent history of Colored Schools in Cecil County, Maryland.

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.

Collage & Create: Art Inspired by Faith Ringgold

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Art, History/Cultural
Age Group:
Elementary

Inspired by Faith Ringgold's "Tar Beach," come and enjoy an afternoon spent crafting and learning about the art of collage and storytelling. Ages 6-11

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art, History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inspired by Faith Ringgold's "Tar Beach," come and enjoy an afternoon spent crafting and learning about the art of collage and storytelling. 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.

Featured Event Title: Frederick Douglass! The Lion of Freedom

Frederick Douglass! The Lion of Freedom

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

This one-man show, written and performed by Darius Wallace, is a journey through the great Abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s life growing up as a slave on the plantation, until the moment he becomes free.

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

This one-man show, written and performed by Darius Wallace, is a journey through the great Abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s life growing up as a slave on the plantation, until the moment he becomes free.

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.

Program Title - Freedom Stories

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.

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. Ages 6-11.

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. 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.

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.

Program Title - America's Birth Certificate: The Declaration of Independence

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. 

This is a MD 250 program.

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. 

This is a MD 250 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.

Image of "Ordinary Heroes of Old Delmarva"

Ordinary Heroes of Old Delmarva

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

Travel through time with storyteller and author Jim Duffy, stepping into the shoes of unsung heroes from days gone by and ordinary people doing extraordinary things.  Books will be available for purchase.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Travel through time with storyteller and author Jim Duffy, stepping into the shoes of unsung heroes from days gone by and ordinary people doing extraordinary things.  Books will be available for purchase.

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.

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.

Local Voices, Lasting Change: Cecil County Women and the Fight for the Vote

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

When we think of the women’s suffrage movement, names like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton often come to mind. But what about the women who carried the torch for voting rights in Maryland—and right here in Cecil County?

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

When we think of the women’s suffrage movement, names like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton often come to mind. But what about the women who carried the torch for voting rights in Maryland—and right here in Cecil County?

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.

This is a MD 250 program.

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.

This is a MD 250 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.

Rediscovering 1776: In Search of the Revolutionary Spirit in Cecil County & Beyond

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

Local author David Healey shares stories from the Revolutionary War era that he “rediscovered” while researching his forthcoming novel "The Guns of Liberty" that begins with the landing of 15,000 British and Hessian troops just miles from this lib

Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local author David Healey shares stories from the Revolutionary War era that he “rediscovered” while researching his forthcoming novel "The Guns of Liberty" that begins with the landing of 15,000 British and Hessian troops just miles from this lib

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.

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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.

Storytelling with Sista' Martha Ruff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

Griot Sista' Martha Ruff will share stories, songs, and poetry from African American and Caribbean folklore and culture. 

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

Griot Sista' Martha Ruff will share stories, songs, and poetry from African American and Caribbean folklore and culture. 

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: Ulysses S. Grant

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults

By 1876, the United States was rapidly transforming into an industrial power through westward expansion, railroad construction, and large-scale immigration that fueled urban and economic growth. President Ulysses S.

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

By 1876, the United States was rapidly transforming into an industrial power through westward expansion, railroad construction, and large-scale immigration that fueled urban and economic growth. President Ulysses S.

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.