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Featured Events

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...

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

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...

Register Now
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. 

Grand Opening! CCPL Story Trail at Cecilton Park

Grand Opening! CCPL Story Trail at Cecilton Park

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 Cecilton Park! Enjoy a guided preview of the trail, popcorn, crafts, and other family-friendly activities. In partnership with the T...

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

Crab Crawl 2025

Friends Foundation's 12th Annual Crab Crawl

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Calling All Crab Crawlers!Early Claws get the Discount! ($10 savings)Purchase Event Tickets & Merchandise Bundles before 7/04/2025 using SAVE10 promo code at check-out. Visit w...

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Calling All Crab Crawlers!
Early Claws get the Discount! ($10 savings)

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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.

Luis Garay: Passion of the Drum

3:30pm–4:30pm
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: Music, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience South American, Caribbean, and African rhythms through the sounds of the balofone, djembe, talking drum, congas, bongos, timbales and more! Dance and play the drums in this musical journey.

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.

Luis Garay: Passion of the Drum

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

Experience South American, Caribbean, and African rhythms through the sounds of the balofone, djembe, talking drum, congas, bongos, timbales and more! Dance and play the drums in this musical journey.

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.

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.

Bright Star Theatre Presents: Wizard of Oz

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

Enjoy this kid-friendly, fast-paced version of the literary classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

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.

Bright Star Theatre Presents: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

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

Join Alice on her journey into the rabbit hole in this kid-friendly performance of the Lewis Carroll literary classic. Join the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and Alice on an adventure in Wonderland.

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 North East's 2nd Friday

5:00pm–6:30pm
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)

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.

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.

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.

Black Belt Basics

1:30pm–2:30pm
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: Physical Activity/Fitness
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.

Bookmobile at Cecil County Parks and Recreation's Safetyville

9:00am–11:00am
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)

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.

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.

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show

3:30pm–4:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Cecilton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: History/Cultural, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take an epic adventure to the land down under! Listen to the otherworldly sounds of the didgeridoo while exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the Outback and amazing creatures like the kangaroo and koala.

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.

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show

6:30pm–7:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: History/Cultural, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take an epic adventure to the land down under! Listen to the otherworldly sounds of the didgeridoo while exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the Outback and amazing creatures like the kangaroo and koala.

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.