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Program Title: Headshots in the Library

Headshots in the Library

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch

Program Type:

Business, Jobs & Careers

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Come anytime between 11am and 12pm and receive a FREE headshot.  Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Recommended ...

Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Jobs & Careers
Event Details:

Come anytime between 11am and 12pm and receive a FREE headshot.  Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Recommended attire includes neutral colors and to avoid clothing with logos.

Program Title - Grand Opening! CCPL Story Trail at North East Community Park

Grand Opening! CCPL Story Trail at North East Community Park

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 the North East Community Park! Enjoy a guided preview of the trail, popcorn, crafts, and other family-friendly activities. In partne...

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 the North East Community Park! Enjoy a guided preview of the trail, popcorn, crafts, and other family-friendly activities. In partnership with the Town of North East.

Program Title: Living Historian: Ulysses S. Grant

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

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 ec...

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.

Program Title: Native Grasses

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

Event Details:

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

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.

Program Title: History of Space Travel

History of Space Travel

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch

Program Type:

Science & Technology

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join NASA Ambassador Terence Blanch for an exciting talk on how breakthroughs in communication, radar, rockets, and electronics launched us into space. Discover how everyday people...

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

Join NASA Ambassador Terence Blanch for an exciting talk on how breakthroughs in communication, radar, rockets, and electronics launched us into space. Discover how everyday people helped make space travel possible.

Program Title - Too Strong to Break: Students in the Carlisle Indian School Outing System

Too Strong to Break: Students in the Carlisle Indian School Outing System

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch

Program Type:

History/Cultural

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

This presentation will discuss the origins of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School and share the remarkable resilience and survival of two Native students who, as part of federal&...

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

This presentation will discuss the origins of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School and share the remarkable resilience and survival of two Native students who, as part of federal policy, were sent to live with wealthy families in Chester Cou

Program Title-The Worst Day: A Plane Crash, A Train Wreck, and Remarkable Acts of Heroism in Washington, DC

The Worst Day: A Plane Crash, A Train Wreck, and Remarkable Acts of Heroism in Washington, DC

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch

Program Type:

Books & Authors, History/Cultural

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Award-winning journalist Bruce Goldfarb will discuss his new book, "The Worst Day," a minute-by-minute account of two simultaneous catastrophes during a 1982 blizzard—and the extra...

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

Award-winning journalist Bruce Goldfarb will discuss his new book, "The Worst Day," a minute-by-minute account of two simultaneous catastrophes during a 1982 blizzard—and the extraordinary courage of civilians and first responders.

Cecil Serves: Volunteer Fair

Cecil Serves: Volunteer Fair

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch

Program Type:

Jobs & Careers, Special Event

Age Group:

Middle School, High School, Adults

Event Details:

Tired of talk? Be the change. Discover opportunities to impact your community at the Cecil Serves Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, May 19 from 4:30-6:30 PM, at the Elkton Branch Library....

Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Careers, Special Event
Event Details:

Tired of talk? Be the change. Discover opportunities to impact your community at the Cecil Serves Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, May 19 from 4:30-6:30 PM, at the Elkton Branch Library.

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Checkmate!

4:00pm–4:45pm
Elementary, Middle School
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Master the strategies of chess. No previous experience needed. For families with children ages 8-14.

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 Science: Sink or Float

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: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Will it sink or will it float? Discover density through hands-on experiments and activities. 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.

Crystal Creations: Salt Art

11:00am–12:00pm
Birth to Five, Elementary
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:


Blend chemistry with creativity and discover how salt absorbs and spreads color throughout crystal-like designs! Ages 2-6.

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.

Kids' Academy: Trees & Citizen Science

11:00am–12:00pm
Elementary
Perryville Branch
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.

Seed Swap

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Nature/Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off the growing season by bringing your extra seeds to swap, share, and discover something new with fellow gardeners.

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.

Teen Cuisine: Muchos Nachos!

4:00pm–5:00pm
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: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens can learn to cook! This month, spice up your nacho plates with some original flavors. Grades 6-12.

 

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.

Artificial Intelligence: Introduction & History

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get an historical overview of artificial intelligence and an introduction to common AI tools and uses. 

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
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:

CCPL Story Times feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! 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.

Teen Lounge

3:00pm–4:00pm
Middle School, High School
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop into the Teen Lounge to play games, do art projects and try out new tech! Walk-ins welcome. 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.

STEM Challenge: Camouflage

3:30pm–4:30pm
Elementary
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Investigate the secrets of animal camouflage. Learn through hands-on activities how camouflage helps animals survive. 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.

Tomato Basics

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: 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.

Introduction to Photo Editing

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Digital Media Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you new to Adobe Photoshop but ready to learn the basics of photo editing? We’ve designed this course specifically for beginners. Learn about key Photoshop tools so you can start editing.

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

3:00pm–4:00pm
Middle School, High School
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Books & Authors
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.

First Aid & CPR Basics with Tom Coulter

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary, Middle School, High School
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to respond in a medical emergency with first aid basics and a hands-on CPR demonstration. Presented by Thomas L. Coulter of The Coulter Group, LLC. Grades 4-12. 

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.

Local Spies of the American Revolution

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

Join historian Garrett Hastings for a fascinating look at Revolutionary War espionage with a focus on our local region.

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.

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.

Bookmobile at Cecil County Public Schools & Live for Thomas Foundation's Mental Health Matters Community Event

5:00pm–7:00pm
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)

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.

Instrument Petting Zoo

10:30am–11:15am
Birth to Five, Elementary
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn, touch, and "play" instruments from the four instrumental families with the guidance of trained musicians. Presented by the Northern Chesapeake Symphony Orchestra. 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.

Homeschool Connect

1:00pm–2:00pm
Elementary, Middle School, High School
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet at the library for fun activities while connecting with other homeschoolers. Ages 9-14.

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.

Staying Safe Online

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

Learn how to avoid common scams in areas like web ads, emails, and online shopping.

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

Enjoy lively conversation at our monthly book discussion. 

 


 

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 & Anime Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
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: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet fellow anime and manga enthusiasts and discuss your favorites. Read, watch, and enjoy anime-themed activities. 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.

Teen Lounge

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:

Meet fellow enthusiasts of the arts, from writing and painting, to manga and anime. Every second Tuesday of the month. Grades 6-10.

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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy lively conversation at our monthly book discussion

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.