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How to Start a Nonprofit

How to Start a Nonprofit

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch

Program Type:

Business, Jobs & Careers

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Learn the basics on how to start a non-profit organization. This program provides guidance, resources, and expert insight to help turn your vision into a successful non-profit.

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

Learn the basics on how to start a non-profit organization. This program provides guidance, resources, and expert insight to help turn your vision into a successful non-profit.

Introduction to Grant Writing

Introduction to Grant Writing

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch

Program Type:

Business, Nonprofit

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Learn the basics of grant writing, from researching opportunities to crafting strong proposals. Gain skills to secure funding for your nonprofit or small business.

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Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Nonprofit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of grant writing, from researching opportunities to crafting strong proposals. Gain skills to secure funding for your nonprofit or small business.

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...

Register Now
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...

Register Now
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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Preschool Science: Colors

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Birth to Five
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Life is so colorful! Learn about primary and secondary colors with simple science experiments, crafts, and hands-on 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.

STEAM Lab: Wind Power with Lancaster Science Factory

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:

A monthly STEAM-themed educational activity. Ages 6-11. Use a variety of tools and materials to create a sailcar that harnesses the power of the wind. Test and change your design for speed competitions or races.

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.

Preschool Science: Vegetable Gardens

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth to Five
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Plant a mini vegetable garden and learn how vegetables grow! Ages 3-6.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

A Longwood Community Read program.

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.

Starlight StoryTime

6:30pm - 7:15pm
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!

Pajamas and stuffed animals encouraged for this special evening StoryTime. For families with children ages 3-5. Other 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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Drop-In Art- Color Our World

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Outdoor Terrace
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off our Summer Reading theme "Color Our World." Create a variety of art projects including painting, drawing, and crayon making. Play outdoor games, enjoy an ice pop, and take a photo with our green screen.

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
Perryville Branch
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors
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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Creator Open House- Color Our World

11:00am - 1:00pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off Summer Reading with art, science, and technology activities that Color Our World--the 2025 Summer Reading theme! Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Messy Art Day

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Rising Sun Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Art, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off Summer Reading with a fun, hands-on program where children can explore their creativity through a variety of messy art stations. Finish the day with an ice pop. For families with children ages 3-11.

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Community Banner

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Art, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help decorate and add your signature to our Summer Reading banner and sign up for Summer Reading! For families with children and teens of all ages. 

Summer Reading t-shirts provided while supplies last.

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Touch-A-Truck

10:00am - 12:00pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading and Learning Program! Climb aboard a variety of large vehicles and learn what they do. While you're there, pick up a Summer Reading log and register your family for the program.

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 Town of Rising Sun Event: SunFest

10:00am - 3:00pm
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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Ice Cream Social

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Cecilton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build an ice cream sundae and sign up for Summer Reading! For families with children and teens of all ages.

Summer Reading t-shirts provided while supplies last.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.