Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Start-Up Cecil - a Business Contest for Teens

Start-Up Cecil

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch

Program Type:

Business

Age Group:

Middle School, High School

Event Details:

Display your creativity and learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur!Attend the half-day, camp-style workshops to meet local business owners and learn about their work, enjoy hand...

Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Business
Registration Required
Event Details:

Display your creativity and learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur!

Start Up Cecil - a Business Contest for Teens

Start-Up Cecil Showcase

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch

Program Type:

Business

Age Group:

Middle School, High School, Adults, Family

Event Details:

Friends, family, and the community are invited to watch this year's Start-Up Cecil business presentations. Teen participants pitch their ideas, and winners are selected. No re...

Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Program Type: Business
Registration Required
Event Details:

Friends, family, and the community are invited to watch this year's Start-Up Cecil business presentations. Teen participants pitch their ideas, and winners are selected. 

Grand Opening! CCPL Story Trail at Cecilton Park

Grand Opening! CCPL Story Trail at Cecilton Park

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Books & Authors, Special Event

Age Group:

Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family

Event Details:

Celebrate the opening of the NEW Story Trail at Cecilton Park! Enjoy a guided preview of the trail, popcorn, crafts, and other family-friendly activities. In partnership with the T...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Books & Authors, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the opening of the NEW Story Trail at Cecilton Park! Enjoy a guided preview of the trail, popcorn, crafts, and other family-friendly activities. In partnership with the Town of Cecilton.

Crab Crawl 2025

Friends Foundation's 12th Annual Crab Crawl

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Calling All Crab Crawlers!Early Claws get the Discount! ($10 savings)Purchase Event Tickets & Merchandise Bundles before 7/04/2025 using SAVE10 promo code at check-out. Visit w...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Calling All Crab Crawlers!
Early Claws get the Discount! ($10 savings)

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CSI: The Historical Edition

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join local historian Mike Dixon for a real-life whodunnit as he explores 19th-century crime scene investigation in Cecil County and beyond.

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.

Bookmobile at Cecil County Parks and Recreation's Safetyville

9:00am–11:00am
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Visit our Bookmobile to browse and borrow from a wide selection of books, movies, and more, at local events! Please be aware that arrival times may vary by up to 30 minutes due to road conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration

No registration required.

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.

Family StoryTime

10:00am–10:30am
Birth to Five, Family
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Family
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:

CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages birth-5.

To attend multiple sessions, please register for each event. 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.

Start-Up Cecil

10:00am–2:00pm
Middle School, High School
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Business
Registration Required
Event Details:

Display your creativity and learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur!

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.

Family StoryTime

10:30am–11:30am
Birth to Five
Rising Sun Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:

CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages birth-5.

To attend multiple sessions, please register for each event. 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.

Family StoryTime

10:30am–11:30am
Birth to Five
Cecilton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:

CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages birth-5.

To attend multiple sessions, please register for each event. 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.

Summer Lunch

12:00pm–12:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
North East Branch
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Free summer lunches for children 18 and under. Available Monday-Friday from 12:00-12:30. Walk-ins welcome. No registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Risk

This program may have items present that could present an allergy risk. Please contact our staff for more information.
 

No registration

No registration required.

Summer Lunch

12:00pm–12:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Elkton Branch
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Conference Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Free summer lunches for children 18 and under. Available Monday-Friday from 12:00-12:30. Walk-ins welcome. No registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Risk

This program may have items present that could present an allergy risk. Please contact our staff for more information.
 

No registration

No registration required.

Collaborative Coloring Book

3:30pm–4:30pm
Middle School, High School
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to create a coloring page and submit your design for a chance to be featured in a CCPL coloring book. 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.

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show

3:30pm–4:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Cecilton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: History/Cultural, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take an epic adventure to the land down under! Listen to the otherworldly sounds of the didgeridoo while exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the Outback and amazing creatures like the kangaroo and koala.

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 Didgeridoo Down Under Show

6:30pm–7:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: History/Cultural, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take an epic adventure to the land down under! Listen to the otherworldly sounds of the didgeridoo while exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the Outback and amazing creatures like the kangaroo and koala.

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.

On My Own

10:00am–10:45am
Birth to Five
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:

CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play!

For children ages 4-5. In On My Own, children attend independently, and caregivers join at the end for an activity. 

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!

10:30am–11:15am
Birth to Five
Perryville Branch
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 ages 20 months - early 4's. 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.

Family StoryTime

10:30am–11:30am
Birth to Five, Family
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Family
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:

CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages birth-5.

To attend multiple sessions, please register for each event. 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.

Preschool Art: Colors

10:30am–11:30am
Birth to Five
Rising Sun Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint and stories combine in this colored-themed art class. Ages 3-5.

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.

Summer Lunch

12:00pm–12:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
North East Branch
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Free summer lunches for children 18 and under. Available Monday-Friday from 12:00-12:30. Walk-ins welcome. No registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Risk

This program may have items present that could present an allergy risk. Please contact our staff for more information.
 

No registration

No registration required.

Summer Lunch

12:00pm–12:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Elkton Branch
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Conference Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Free summer lunches for children 18 and under. Available Monday-Friday from 12:00-12:30. Walk-ins welcome. No registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Risk

This program may have items present that could present an allergy risk. Please contact our staff for more information.
 

No registration

No registration required.

Youth Sleuths: Art Heist

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle School, High School
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Priceless masterpieces are missing and our detectives can’t tell forgeries from the real art. Bring your best sleuthing skills and put them to the test as we hunt for clues to find the culprit. 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.

Start-Up Cecil Showcase

6:30pm–8:00pm
Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Program Type: Business
Registration Required
Event Details:

Friends, family, and the community are invited to watch this year's Start-Up Cecil business presentations. Teen participants pitch their ideas, and winners are selected. 

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.

Jump-N-Fun Fitness for Kids

10:30am–11:15am
Birth to Five
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your wiggles out with this fun-filled class featuring aerobic, strength, and balance activities. Ages 3-6.

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.

Summer Lunch

12:00pm–12:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
North East Branch
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Free summer lunches for children 18 and under. Available Monday-Friday from 12:00-12:30. Walk-ins welcome. No registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Risk

This program may have items present that could present an allergy risk. Please contact our staff for more information.
 

No registration

No registration required.

Summer Lunch

12:00pm–12:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Elkton Branch
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Conference Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Free summer lunches for children 18 and under. Available Monday-Friday from 12:00-12:30. Walk-ins welcome. No registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Risk

This program may have items present that could present an allergy risk. Please contact our staff for more information.
 

No registration

No registration required.

Grand Opening! CCPL Story Trail at Cecilton Park

6:30pm–7:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Off Site
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Books & Authors, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the opening of the NEW Story Trail at Cecilton Park! Enjoy a guided preview of the trail, popcorn, crafts, and other family-friendly activities. In partnership with the Town of Cecilton.

Disclaimer(s)

Community Partner Event

This program is hosted as a partner event with the Cecil County Public Library.
 

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.

Mike Rose Presents: Colorful Magic

10:30am–11:15am
Elementary
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

A fun-filled show featuring impossible magic tricks and off-the wall comedy. 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.