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Intro to Homesteading: Composting

Intro to Homesteading: Composting

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch

Program Type:

Science & Technology

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Learn how the natural processes of decomposition and recycling of composting help close the loop on the organic waste cycle, turning kitchen and yard scraps into a valuable resourc...

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

Learn how the natural processes of decomposition and recycling of composting help close the loop on the organic waste cycle, turning kitchen and yard scraps into a valuable resource for improving soil health and promoting a more sustainable way of

Music in the Library: Jacqueline Pollauf

Music in the Library: Jacqueline Pollauf

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Award-winning harpist Jacqueline Pollauf will present an hour of harp compositions. 

Register Now
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Award-winning harpist Jacqueline Pollauf will present an hour of harp compositions. 

Music in the Library: NCSO Brass Quintet

Music in the Library: NCSO Brass Quintet

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Hear some classic patriotic tunes with the Northern Chesapeake Symphony Orchestra's brass quintet.

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Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hear some classic patriotic tunes with the Northern Chesapeake Symphony Orchestra's brass quintet.

Maryland Women and Lafayette

Maryland Women and Lafayette

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch

Program Type:

History/Cultural

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

The Marquis de Lafayette had extraordinary relationships, both romantic and otherwise,  with many women during his lifetime. Elizabeth Cairnes Poe and Eliza Ridgely from Balti...

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

The Marquis de Lafayette had extraordinary relationships, both romantic and otherwise,  with many women during his lifetime. Elizabeth Cairnes Poe and Eliza Ridgely from Baltimore were two such women. Join Dr.

The Waterways of Cecil County

The Waterways of Cecil County

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch

Program Type:

History/Cultural

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Local historian Mike Dixon will discuss the history of the waterways in Cecil County and how they evolved over the centuries. From the earliest navigation on waterways&nb...

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

Local historian Mike Dixon will discuss the history of the waterways in Cecil County and how they evolved over the centuries.

Start-Up Cecil - a Business Contest for Teens

Start-Up Cecil

Monday, July 14, 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...

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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

Tuesday, July 15, 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...

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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

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...

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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...

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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. 

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Life-Sized Games

1:00pm–2:00pm
Middle School, High School
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play life-sized versions of popular board games. 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.

Guess Who: Artist Edition

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle School, High School
Rising Sun Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Compete as a team in the classic game of Guess Who? With a twist. 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.

PAWS for Reading

6:30pm–7:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary
North East Branch
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog. Ages 4-11.

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.

Children's Book Festival

10:00am–2:00pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
North East Branch
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Books & Authors, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled day for the whole family! Meet and greet children’s book authors while enjoying family-friendly activities such as face painting, ice cream, music, and more! 

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 at the Bookmobile (Brantwood Park)

10:00am–10:30am
Birth to Five, Family
Bookmobile
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Birth to Five, Family
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit the CCPL Bookmobile for a special outdoor StoryTime at Brantwood Park. CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages birth-5.

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 at Brantwood Park

11:00am–12:00pm
Elementary, Family
Bookmobile
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Elementary, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the CCPL Bookmobile for a nature-based activity at Brantwood Park. For families with children ages 5-11.

Program will take place next to the playground. Program pending weather. Registration optional.

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.

Book Discussion

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Rising Sun Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Lady Tan's Circle of Women" by Lisa See

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.

CCPL Board of Library Trustees Meeting

5:00pm–7:00pm
North East Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

CCPL Board of Library Trustees Meeting

ABC...Come Play with Me

10:30am–11:15am
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:

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.

Brian Curry's Magical Books

10:30am–11:15am
Elementary
Cecilton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Laugh, learn, and be AMAZED by incredible magic tricks based on some of your favorite children’s books. Presented by magician Brian Curry. 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.

Book Discussion

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

"The Hellfire Club" by Jake Tapper

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.

Brian Curry's Magical Books

1:30pm–2:15pm
Elementary
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Laugh, learn, and be AMAZED by incredible magic tricks based on some of your favorite children’s books. Presented by magician Brian Curry. 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.

Guess Who: Artist Edition (for Tweens)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Elementary, Middle School
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Compete as a team in the classic game of Guess Who? with a twist. Grades 4-8.

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.

Intro to Homesteading: Composting

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: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how the natural processes of decomposition and recycling of composting help close the loop on the organic waste cycle, turning kitchen and yard scraps into a valuable resource for improving soil health and promoting a more sustainable way of

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 Paint Night

6:00pm–7:30pm
Elementary, Middle School, Family
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy creative time with your family in this guided painting session with the Art Den, LLC! For families with children ages 6-14. All supplies provided. 

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.

Music in the Library: Jacqueline Pollauf

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Rising Sun Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Award-winning harpist Jacqueline Pollauf will present an hour of harp compositions. 

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.

Holiday Closure

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Cecilton Branch, Chesapeake City Branch, Elkton Branch, North East Branch, Perryville Branch, Rising Sun Branch, Bookmobile, Online, Off Site
Description:

All branches are closed.

Play & Learn

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play, socialize, and learn while making connections. For families with children ages birth-2. 

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.

Block Party

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

Explore and play with blocks of all shapes and sizes. 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.

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.

Hello Baby

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! Ages birth - 12 months.

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
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, 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.