Library Closure

The Chesapeake City Branch Library will be temporarily closed for updates from Monday, December 1, 2025, through Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Branch will reopen on Monday, January 5, and will be open 6 days per week. For assistance during the closure, please call (410) 996-5600 or email ask@cecilcountylibrary.org.

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

First State Ringers Concert

First State Ringers

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch

Program Type:

Holiday Event, Music

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Celebrate the season with a holiday musical performance by the First State Ringers handbell choir. 

Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Holiday Event, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with a holiday musical performance by the First State Ringers handbell choir. 

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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.

Kids' Academy: Game Design 101

11:00am–12:00pm
Elementary
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn the basics of designing a board game and then create your own to play with friends and family!
 
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.

PAWS for Reading

6:30pm–7:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog. Ages 4-11.

Registration opens one month 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.

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.

Kids' Academy: Snakes

1:00pm–2:00pm
Elementary
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come talk about all things snakes and learn Maryland species identification while doing fun activities and crafts!  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.

Kids Can Cook: Broccoli Cheddar Soup

3:30pm–4:30pm
Elementary
North East Branch
Registration Required
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, make broccoli cheddar soup.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

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.

Tween Academy: Coding

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

Learn the basics of coding through a series of hands-on activities. 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.

Fingertip Literacy: Discovering Braille

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:


Explore accessibility and inclusivity during National Braille Literacy Month through the history of Braille, vision differences activities, and creating your name in Braille! 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.

No Two Alike: Snowflake Science & Craft

4:30pm–5:30pm
Elementary
Rising Sun Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art, History/Cultural, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find out how Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley collided the worlds of art and science to show the world how no two snowflakes are alike, followed by a colorful snowflake-themed craft.  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.

PAWS for Reading

6:30pm–7:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Registration Required
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.

Finding Poetry

3:30pm–4:30pm
Elementary
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover creative ways to the find the poetry hidden in everyday things. 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.

Sound Effect Live Theater

3:30pm–4:30pm
Elementary
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the history of sound effect work in film. Try it yourself in a collaborative storytelling activity! 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.

Tween Academy: Electric Vehicles

1:00pm–2:00pm
Elementary, Middle School
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build an electric car that can zip and zoom! Assemble axles and bearings on an adjustable platform, using unique connectors and lightweight materials. Then, race! 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.

Kids' Academy: Sound Effect Live Theater

1:00pm–2:00pm
Elementary
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the history of sound effect work in film. Try it yourself in a collaborative storytelling activity! Ages 6-11.

A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and 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.

Tween Academy: Annette Whipple Presents- Facts Are Fun!

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

Learn about the writing process from author Annette Whipple. Where do ideas come from? How do you research? How does it become a book? Learn the answers to these questions and more! Ages 9-14.

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 Art: Lunar New Year

3:30pm–4:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the traditions and art of Lunar New Year with stories and crafts. 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.

LEGO Challenge

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary
Cecilton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let the LEGO games begin! Use creativity, problem solving skills, and teamwork through a variety of exciting LEGO challenge games. 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.

PAWS for Reading

6:30pm–7:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog. Ages 4-11.

Registration opens five 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.

Game Design 101

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn the basics of designing a board game and then create your own to play with friends and family! 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.

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.

Kids' Academy: STEM in Black History

11:00am–12:00pm
Elementary
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: History/Cultural, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn about many scientists and the contributions they made to science through various experiments and activities!
 
 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.

Tween Academy: Birds

1:00pm–2:00pm
Elementary, Middle School
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the captivating world of eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. Discover their magnificent adaptations, where they live, and what they eat.

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.

Hot Chocolate Through the Ages

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Cooking, History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:


Learn about the origins of hot chocolate, how it evolved through the ages, and taste some of the very first recipes! Ages 6-11.

Registration opens two week prior to the program date. 

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.

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.