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Summer Reading Kickoff: Ice Cream Social

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cecilton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
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.

This event will take place at the Cecilton Community Center at Parklands (203 East Main Street). 

 

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: Ice Cream Social

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Rising Sun Branch
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Drop in to enjoy an ice cream treat while registering your family for this year's Summer Reading & Learning Program. For families with children and teens of all ages. 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.

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
North East Branch
Registration
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.

Children's Book Festival

10:00am - 2:00pm
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, balloon animals, 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.

We Kids Rock

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

Mr. Bill Currier will have everyone rockin’ and rollin’ in this lively, interactive musical program. For families with children ages 2-6.

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.

We Kids Rock

1:30pm - 2:15pm
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mr. Bill Currier will have everyone rockin’ and rollin’ in this lively, interactive musical program. For families with children ages 2-6.

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.

Brian Curry's Magical Math

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rising Sun Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Laugh, learn, and be AMAZED by incredible magic tricks, all while utilizing your math skills! 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 Math

6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Branch
Registration
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, all while utilizing your math skills! 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.

PAWS for Reading

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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. Grades K-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.

Black Belt Basics

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

Practice martial arts drills and exercise with experts from Impact Martial Arts. Ages 4-11.

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.

Black Belt Basics

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rising Sun Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice martial arts drills and exercise with experts from Impact Martial Arts. Ages 4-11.

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.

Science Guys: STEAM Adventures

6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this thrilling show, young scientists embark on a mission that reveals electrifying obstacles, powerful forces of physics, stunning reactions of chemistry, and much much more! Ages 6-11.

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.

Play & Learn

10:00am - 10:45am
North East Branch
Registration
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.

Jump-N-Fun Fitness for Kids

10:30am - 11:30am
Cecilton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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.

Batik Art Workshop

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Cecilton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a Batik masterpiece and learn about the Indonesian method of wax resistant art with artist Maggie Creshkoff. Ages 9-14.

This event will be held in the Cecilton Community Center (203 East Main Street). 

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 Can Cook: Deli Kabobs

2:00pm - 3:00pm
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use kitchen tools and techniques to become a junior chef! Ages 8-11.

This month, learn to make a deli kabob and a strawberry parfait for dessert.

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.

Mike Rose: Magical Adventure

3:30pm - 4:15pm
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East 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.

Black Belt Basics

10:30am - 11:30am
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice martial arts drills and exercise with experts from Central Movement of DE. Ages 4-11.

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.

We Kids Rock

10:30am - 11:15am
Cecilton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mr. Bill Currier will have everyone rockin’ and rollin’ in this lively, interactive musical program. For families with children ages 2-6.

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.

Nature Center on the Go Presents: Bugs & Other Creepy Crawlies

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

Learn about the lives of insects in this interactive program featuring LIVE animals. 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.

Family Concert: Japanese Drumming

6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: History, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the instruments, vocals, and history of Taiko drumming during this interactive performance. Attendees will have the chance to get up and try their hands at playing these BIG drums! 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.

Kids Can Cook: Taco Salad

2:00pm - 3:00pm
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use kitchen tools and techniques to become a junior chef! Ages 8-11.

This month, learn to make a taco salad and a dirt cup for dessert.

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.

Mike Rose: Magical Adventure

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Cecilton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

A fun-filled show featuring impossible magic tricks and off-the wall comedy. Ages 6-11.

This program will be held in the Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street).

Registration opens two weeks prior to 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.

Ballet Basics

10:30am - 11:30am
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join instructor Devon Johnson from Cecil Dancenter for a ballet dance class for beginners!  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.