Cecil County Public Library

215 E. Main Street

Cecilton, MD 21913

See map: Google Maps

Hours for holds pickup and telephone assistance.

Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-6:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-6:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-1:00pm

2527 Augustine Herman Highway

Chesapeake City, MD 21915

See map: Google Maps

This branch closes from 1-2pm each day for cleaning.

Mon: 9:00am-5:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-5:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-5:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

301 Newark Avenue

Elkton, MD 21911

See map: Google Maps

This branch closes from 1-2pm each day for cleaning.

Mon: 9:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-6:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-6:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

485 Mauldin Avenue

North East, MD 21901

See map: Google Maps

Please call the Elkton Branch for assistance at (410)996-5600.

Mon: 9:00am-5:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-5:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-5:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-5:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

500 Coudon Boulevard

Perryville, MD 21903

See map: Google Maps

This branch closes from 1-2pm each day for cleaning.

Mon: 9:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-6:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-6:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

13 South Main Street

P.O. Box 129

Port Deposit, MD 21904

See map: Google Maps

This location is temporarily closed.

410-658-4025, 410-398-2706

111 Colonial Way

Rising Sun, MD 21911

See map: Google Maps

Hours for holds pickup and telephone assistance.

Mon: 9:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-6:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-6:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-1:00pm

Support the Library

COVID Notice

As buildings reopen in a limited capacity, please note there are no fines at this time. We are open online 24/7 and will continue Contactless services.

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Reads Ready for Wrapping

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Online

Program Type:

Book & Authors

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Need help picking out the right book for someone this holiday? Join us for a chat about books that will make perfect gifts and come away with a list to complete your holiday shoppi

View Details

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book & Authors

Registration Required

Event Details:

Need help picking out the right book for someone this holiday? Join us for a chat about books that will make perfect gifts and come away with a list to complete your holiday shopping. ...

Coding with Scratch

Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online

Program Type:

Science & Technology

Age Group:

Elementary, Middle School, High School

Event Details:

Use simple block coding and your imagination to create animated graphics. Ages 9-17.

View Details

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School

Program Type: Science & Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Use simple block coding and your imagination to create animated graphics. Ages 9-17. ...

Teens Give Back for the Holidays

Friday, December 11th, 2020 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Online

Program Type:

Holiday Event, Online/Virtual

Age Group:

Middle School, High School

Event Details:

Earn community service hours while making cards for those in need this holiday season. Please select a branch to pick up materials, and join CCPL's teen librarians live on Zoo

Register now

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Holiday Event, Online/Virtual

Registration Required

Event Details:

Earn community service hours while making cards for those in need this holiday season. Please select a branch to pick up materials, and join CCPL's teen librarians live on Zoom to learn how to turn your cards into a work of art. Ages 11-17. M...

Holiday Early Closure

5:00pm - 6:00pm

All Branches

Branches:

Cecilton Branch, Chesapeake City Branch, Elkton Branch, North East Branch, Perryville Branch, Port Deposit Branch, Rising Sun Branch, Bookmobile, Online, Off Site

Description:

All locations closing at 5pm on Wednesday the 25th and closed both Thursday the 26th and Friday the 27th. Normal hours will resume on the 28th. ...

Holiday Closure

All Day 11/26 - 11/27

All Branches

Branches:

Cecilton Branch, Chesapeake City Branch, Elkton Branch, North East Branch, Perryville Branch, Port Deposit Branch, Rising Sun Branch, Bookmobile, Online, Off Site

Description:

All locations closing at 5pm on Wednesday the 25th and closed both Thursday the 26th and Friday the 27th. Normal hours will resume on the 28th. ...

StoryTime Online

10:30am - 11:00am

Online

Registration

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Birth to Five

Program Type: Online/Virtual, StoryTime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join CCPL's children's librarians for a live StoryTime featuring music, rhymes, stories, and movement activities. For families with children ages birth-5. To attend on multiple dates, please register for each individual session. ...

PAWS for Reading: Online

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Registration

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary

Program Type: Online/Virtual

Registration Required

Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading to a specially-trained therapy dog in a one-on-one online meeting space. Grab a book at home or download an eBook from CCPL's digital library. Ages 4-11. You will receive a 10-minute time slot and a link to ...

Reads Ready for Wrapping

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Online

Registration

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book & Authors

Registration Required

Event Details:

Need help picking out the right book for someone this holiday? Join us for a chat about books that will make perfect gifts and come away with a list to complete your holiday shopping. ...

StoryTime Online

10:30am - 11:00am

Online

Registration

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Birth to Five

Program Type: Online/Virtual, StoryTime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join CCPL's children's librarians for a live StoryTime featuring music, rhymes, stories, and movement activities. For families with children ages birth-5. To attend on multiple dates, please register for each individual session. ...

Trivia Night

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Registration

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Holiday Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grab your most festive ugly sweater and join our librarians for a holiday-themed Kahoot trivia game. ...

Coding with Scratch

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online

Registration

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School

Program Type: Science & Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Use simple block coding and your imagination to create animated graphics. Ages 9-17. ...

Teens Give Back for the Holidays

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Online

Registration

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Holiday Event, Online/Virtual

Registration Required

Event Details:

Earn community service hours while making cards for those in need this holiday season. Please select a branch to pick up materials, and join CCPL's teen librarians live on Zoom to learn how to turn your cards into a work of art. Ages 11-17. M...

StoryTime Online

10:30am - 11:00am

Online

Registration

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Birth to Five

Program Type: Online/Virtual, StoryTime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join CCPL's children's librarians for a live StoryTime featuring music, rhymes, stories, and movement activities. For families with children ages birth-5. To attend on multiple dates, please register for each individual session. ...

PAWS for Reading: Online

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Registration

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary

Program Type: Online/Virtual

Registration Required

Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading to a specially-trained therapy dog in a one-on-one online meeting space. Grab a book at home or download an eBook from CCPL's digital library. Ages 4-11. You will receive a 10-minute time slot and a link to ...

Gingerbread Houses

3:00pm - 3:45pm

Online

Registration

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Holiday Event, Online/Virtual

Registration Required

Event Details:

Use your imagination and the materials provided to decorate a fun and festive gingerbread house during this special online event. For families with children ages 4-11. Please select a branch to pick up materials in advance of the program.&nbs...

Gingerbread Houses

6:30pm - 7:15pm

Online

Registration

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Holiday Event, Online/Virtual

Registration Required

Event Details:

Use your imagination and the materials provided to decorate a fun and festive gingerbread house during this special online event. For families with children ages 4-11. Please select a branch to pick up materials in advance of the progra...

Holiday Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/26

All Branches

Branches:

Cecilton Branch, Chesapeake City Branch, Elkton Branch, North East Branch, Perryville Branch, Port Deposit Branch, Rising Sun Branch, Bookmobile, Online, Off Site

Description:

All locations closed from Thursday, December 24th to Saturday, December 26th. ...

Holiday Early Closure

5:00pm - 6:00pm

All Branches

Branches:

Cecilton Branch, Chesapeake City Branch, Elkton Branch, North East Branch, Perryville Branch, Port Deposit Branch, Rising Sun Branch, Bookmobile, Online, Off Site

Description:

All locations closing at 5pm on Thursday the 31st and closed all day on January 1st. ...

Holiday Closure

All Day

All Branches

Branches:

Cecilton Branch, Chesapeake City Branch, Elkton Branch, North East Branch, Perryville Branch, Port Deposit Branch, Rising Sun Branch, Bookmobile, Online, Off Site

Description:

All locations closing at 5pm on Thursday the 31st and closed all day on January 1st. ...

Holiday Closure

All Day

All Branches

Branches:

Cecilton Branch, Chesapeake City Branch, Elkton Branch, North East Branch, Perryville Branch, Port Deposit Branch, Rising Sun Branch, Bookmobile, Online, Off Site

Description:

All locations closed. ...

Frederick Douglass in Cecil County

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Online

Registration

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History, Online/Virtual

Registration Required

Event Details:

Young Frederick Douglass escaped slavery in Baltimore crossing the Susquehanna River into Cecil County. John Muller Douglass historian will explore the stops and friendships Douglass made on his journey to freedom. Please include a valid ...

Holiday Closure

All Day

All Branches

Branches:

Cecilton Branch, Chesapeake City Branch, Elkton Branch, North East Branch, Perryville Branch, Port Deposit Branch, Rising Sun Branch, Bookmobile, Online, Off Site

Description:

All locations closed for staff training. ...

Who was Henry "Box" Brown

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Online

Registration

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History

Registration Required

Event Details:

Henry "Box" Brown is best known for escaping slavery in a wooden box. Join us to learn about the unique man and his life as an abolitionist portrayed by Keith Henley of the American Historical Theatre in Philadelphia. Please include a val...

Holiday Closure

All Day

All Branches

Branches:

Cecilton Branch, Chesapeake City Branch, Elkton Branch, North East Branch, Perryville Branch, Port Deposit Branch, Rising Sun Branch, Bookmobile, Online, Off Site

Description:

All locations closed. ...

Holiday Closure

All Day

All Branches

Branches:

Cecilton Branch, Chesapeake City Branch, Elkton Branch, North East Branch, Perryville Branch, Port Deposit Branch, Rising Sun Branch, Bookmobile, Online, Off Site

Description:

All locations closed. ...

Sign up for our monthly newsletter.

Hear about all of our upcoming events, programs & more! Read the current issue.