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Soar Across MD

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Elementary

Make bird feeders as we learn about migration and feeding patterns of local MD birds! Ages 6-11.

Registration opens two weeks prior to program date.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Nature/Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make bird feeders as we learn about migration and feeding patterns of local MD birds! Ages 6-11.

Registration opens two weeks prior to 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.

Kids' Academy: Nature Art

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Art, Homeschool, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Elementary

Unleash your creativity! Art is all around you in nature. Discover a few of nature's best artists and use natural materials to make your own masterpieces. Ages 6-11.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art, Homeschool, Nature/Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity! Art is all around you in nature. Discover a few of nature's best artists and use natural materials to make your own masterpieces. 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.

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.

Pass the Painting

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Holiday Event, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Collaborate with friends to create mini works of art using a variety of tools, including some of nature's paintbrushes. Grades 6-12.

Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, Holiday Event, Nature/Wildlife
Event Details:

Collaborate with friends to create mini works of art using a variety of tools, including some of nature's paintbrushes. 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.

Native Grasses

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Explore the versatility of native grasses, their roles in our ecosystem, and how they can add ornamental interest to your landscape.

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

Explore the versatility of native grasses, their roles in our ecosystem, and how they can add ornamental interest to your landscape.

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.

Companion Planting

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) at Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the secrets of successful gardening through companion planting. Learn which plants grow well together—and which combinations to avoid—to support healthier soil, natural pest management, and more productive harvests.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Nature/Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the secrets of successful gardening through companion planting. Learn which plants grow well together—and which combinations to avoid—to support healthier soil, natural pest management, and more productive harvests.

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 Secret Lives of Plants

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Elementary

Uncover the secrets of soil and seeds. Then pot your own plant to bring home and nurture. Ages 6-11.

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the program date.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Nature/Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Uncover the secrets of soil and seeds. Then pot your own plant to bring home and nurture. 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.

Plan a Bay-Wise Garden for Your Property

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

In this hands-on workshop, learn to use the Cecil Maps measurement tool and the Maryland Living Landscapes Metric to design attractive, ecologically sound garden spaces on your property.

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

In this hands-on workshop, learn to use the Cecil Maps measurement tool and the Maryland Living Landscapes Metric to design attractive, ecologically sound garden spaces on your property.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Kids' Academy: Trees & Citizen Science

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Learn how to use technology to measure trees and help real NASA scientists learn more about the ecosystems in your community!
Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non-traditional school settings.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Homeschool, Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn how to use technology to measure trees and help real NASA scientists learn more about the ecosystems in your community!
Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in 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.

Tomato Basics

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Adults

Whether it is your first time growing tomatoes, or you've been less than satisfied with your tomatoes in the past, join us as we explore how to grow healthy tomatoes.

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

Whether it is your first time growing tomatoes, or you've been less than satisfied with your tomatoes in the past, join us as we explore how to grow healthy tomatoes.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Kids' Academy: The Beach!

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Gear up for beach season by learning about beach critters, tides, and sand dunes! Ages 6-11.

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Homeschool, Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gear up for beach season by learning about beach critters, tides, and sand dunes! 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.

Tween Academy: Spongebob Science

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Homeschool, Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Did you know Spongebob was created by a marine biologist? Learn about the ecology behind the nautical nonsense!
 
 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, Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Did you know Spongebob was created by a marine biologist? Learn about the ecology behind the nautical nonsense!
 
 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.

Garden Design Inspiration

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Dan Sekowski, Associate Director of Outdoor Landscaping at Longwood Gardens, will inspire your next garden project by sharing some helpful design tips.

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

Dan Sekowski, Associate Director of Outdoor Landscaping at Longwood Gardens, will inspire your next garden project by sharing some helpful design tips.

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 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

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.

Succulent Terrariums

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Design a terrarium with succulents and creative embellishments sure to express your unique style. Participants learn how to care for these easy-to-grow plants while nurturing their love of horticulture. Grades 6-12.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Nature/Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design a terrarium with succulents and creative embellishments sure to express your unique style. Participants learn how to care for these easy-to-grow plants while nurturing their love of horticulture. 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.

Indi Anna Jones and the Temple of Light

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Nature/Wildlife, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary, Family

Team up with Indi Anna Jones on a globe-spanning mission to recover a mysterious ancient artifact. Face thrilling challenges where every twist brings you closer to exotic animals and unexpected discoveries.

Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Family
Program Type: Nature/Wildlife, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Team up with Indi Anna Jones on a globe-spanning mission to recover a mysterious ancient artifact. Face thrilling challenges where every twist brings you closer to exotic animals and unexpected discoveries.

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.

Trees & Citizen Science

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Nature/Wildlife, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Learn how to use technology to measure trees and help real NASA scientists learn more about the ecosystems in your community! (Repeat of program offered on Tuesday, May 5, at 11:00 a.m.)

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

Learn how to use technology to measure trees and help real NASA scientists learn more about the ecosystems in your community! (Repeat of program offered on Tuesday, May 5, 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.