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Longwood Gardens, Historic Treasure

Longwood Gardens, Historic Treasure

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch

Program Type:

History/Cultural

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Learn about the storied history of Longwood Gardens from Dan Sekowski, the Gardens' Associate Director of Outdoor Landscaping.This is a Longwood Community Read program.

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Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the storied history of Longwood Gardens from Dan Sekowski, the Gardens' Associate Director of Outdoor Landscaping.

This is a Longwood Community Read program.

Books, Bourbon & BBQ - Fundariser

Books, Bourbon & BBQ - To Benefit the Library

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

A Special After-Hours Event to Benefit the Library's Literacy ProgramsJoin us for a festive evening of Books, Bourbon & BBQ!Your $75 Ticket includes all of the following:Live M...

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Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

A Special After-Hours Event to Benefit the Library's Literacy Programs

Join us for a festive evening of Books, Bourbon & BBQ!

Your $75 Ticket includes all of the following:

Author Visit: Kent and Constance Hays Matsumoto

Author Visit: Kent and Constance Hays Matsumoto

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch

Program Type:

Books & Authors, History/Cultural

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Meet the coauthors of "Of White Ashes," a WWII historical novel inspired by their families' true stories. Join us to hear about their extensive research and the experiences of ordi...

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Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet the coauthors of "Of White Ashes," a WWII historical novel inspired by their families' true stories. Join us to hear about their extensive research and the experiences of ordinary people who compel us to reflect on humanity's resilience.

Guest of the Nation: Lafayette Returns to America, 1824-1825

Guest of the Nation: Lafayette Returns to America, 1824-1825

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch

Program Type:

History/Cultural

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

The Marquis de Lafayette played a pivotal role in the American War for Independence. In 1824, President James Monroe invited Lafayette back to the United States to commemorate the ...

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Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Marquis de Lafayette played a pivotal role in the American War for Independence.

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Intro to Canva

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Digital Media Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this hands-on class, learn how to create professional looking graphic designs using Canva, a free online design application.  Customize templates for business documents, presentations, social media posts, greeting cards, invitations,

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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.

Longwood Gardens, Historic Treasure

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the storied history of Longwood Gardens from Dan Sekowski, the Gardens' Associate Director of Outdoor Landscaping.

This is 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.

Neighborhood Bookmobile Visit: North Bay Apartments

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Bookmobile
Virtual 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, right in your neighborhood! 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.

Free Headshots at the Library

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come anytime between 11am and 12pm and receive a FREE headshot.  Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Recommended attire includes neutral colors and to avoid clothing with logo

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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.

Free Headshots at the Library

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come anytime between 11am and 12pm and receive a FREE headshot.  Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Recommended attire includes neutral colors and to avoid clothing with logo

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 Elkton Event: Cinco De Mayo Celebration

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Bookmobile
Virtual 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.

Books, Bourbon & BBQ - To Benefit the Library

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
North East Branch
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

A Special After-Hours Event to Benefit the Library's Literacy Programs

Join us for a festive evening of Books, Bourbon & BBQ!

Your $75 Ticket includes all of the following:

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.

Book Discussion

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Paradise Under Glass" by Ruth Kassinger

This is 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.

Plant Exchange

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring in a plant to exchange with fellow gardening enthusiasts and take home something new for your own backyard.

This is 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.

Saving and Storing Seeds

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Rising Sun Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to harvest, clean, and store seeds so that you can economically grow your own garden year after year.

This is 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.

Bookmobile at Cecil County Public Schools & Live for Thomas Foundation's Mental Health Matters Community Event

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Bookmobile
Virtual 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.

Intermediate Word

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Word by learning how to use keyboard shortcuts, how to insert tables and images, and how to adjust page layout.

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.

Book Discussion

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Evil Eye" by Etaf Rum

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.

Book Discussion

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

"The House in the Pines" by Ana Reyes

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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.

Author Visit: Kent and Constance Hays Matsumoto

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet the coauthors of "Of White Ashes," a WWII historical novel inspired by their families' true stories. Join us to hear about their extensive research and the experiences of ordinary people who compel us to reflect on humanity's resilience.

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.

Guest of the Nation: Lafayette Returns to America, 1824-1825

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Marquis de Lafayette played a pivotal role in the American War for Independence.

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.

Plant Exchange

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Rising Sun Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring in a plant to exchange with fellow gardening enthusiasts and take home something new for your own backyard.

This is 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.

Book Discussion

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Rising Sun Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim

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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.

Book Discussion

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Dial A for Aunties" by Jesse O. Sutanto

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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.

Plant Exchange

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

Bring in a plant to exchange with fellow gardening enthusiasts and take home something new for your own backyard.

This is 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.

History of Mystery

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mike Rose to hear about magic and magicians from the past and watch, spellbound, as he recreates and performs antiquarian magic.

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.

How to Start a Nonprofit

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
North East Branch
Registration Required
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.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons: At the Library

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you are new or an expert DnD player this is a place for you. This program is recommended for ages 16+.

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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.

Introduction to Grant Writing

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
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.

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.