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Preschool Science: Planting Flowers

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

Listen to a story, sing, dance, and dig in the soil with your grownup! Planting flowers is a wonderful way to learn about nature. Ages 3-5. 

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.

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. 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.

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. 

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 - 11:30am
Elkton Branch
Registration
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.

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
Elkton Branch
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Event Details:
Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog.

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 Murphy Music: The Magic of the Secret Garden Shadow Puppet Theater

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

Enter into a world of magic and wonderment with Ms. Crystal & Mr. Nic as they present an interactive program full of dancing, singing, and shadow puppet storytelling. Ages 3-7.

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.

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. 

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
Elkton Branch
Registration
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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Adventure Bags!

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration
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:

Build your Summer Reading adventure goody bag! Visit stations to decorate a water bottle, bookmark, and tote bag in preparation for Summer Reading adventures! Sign up for Summer Reading and receive your reading log at this drop-in event!

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: Bucket Drumming Workshop

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rising Sun Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Music, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off Summer Reading with a lively and interactive performance of dinosaur beat bucket drumming from Crystal Murphy Music. Ice cream social to follow. 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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jump-N-Fun Fitness for Kids

10:30am - 11:15am
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
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.

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.