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UMD Extension Presents: Lava Lamps and Calming Jars

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elementary, Middle School
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a lava lamp and calming jar while learning about stress management, emotions, and the science behind these projects. Hosted by the University of MD Extension. Grades 4-8.

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.

Full STEAM Ahead!

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to Five
Perryville Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for ages 20 months - early 4's. Siblings welcome.

To attend multiple sessions, please register for each 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.

Teen Cabaret & Theater Workshop

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Middle School, High School
Perryville Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Show off your music skills and talk to a sound engineer and local theatre performer about getting started in the profession. Grades 6-12.

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.

Iron Hill Museum Presents: Birds, Birds, Birds

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elementary
Rising Sun Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the captivating world of eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. Dissect an owl pellet and find out what they eat. 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: Hibernation

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

Learn with Fair Hill Nature Center how various animals follow their instincts to survive winter. Ages 9-14.

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.

Intro to Game Design

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

Learn how you can make a career in game design. Discover in-demand skills and educational opportunities to further your gaming knowledge.

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.

Full STEAM Ahead!

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to Five
Perryville Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for ages 20 months - early 4's. Siblings welcome.

To attend multiple sessions, please register for each 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.

Maintaining and Improving Your Garden Year After Year

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

This presentation focuses on steps you can take to maintain and improve your vegetable garden year after year including such topics as: improving soil structure, maintaining soil fertility, reducing disease and weeds, expanding your garden, and mo

Full STEAM Ahead!

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to Five
Perryville Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for ages 20 months - early 4's. Siblings welcome.

To attend multiple sessions, please register for each 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.

Preschool Science: Candy Science

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Birth to Five
Elkton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn more about candy with simple science experiments and hands-on activities. Ages 3-5.

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.

Intro to LinkedIn

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

Learn how to network using LinkedIn, a professional social media website. Create an eye-catching description, add your work history, and connect with other professionals in your field.

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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary
Rising Sun Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative with LEGO® blocks as you solve a LEGO® construction challenge. Work as a team or individually to show off your skills and make your own creations. 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.

Teen Tech: Scratch Pong Video Game

3:15pm - 4:15pm
Middle School, High School
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Digital Media Lab
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn coding basics by creating a Pong style video game in Scratch. Grades 6-12.

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.

Full STEAM Ahead!

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to Five
Perryville Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for ages 20 months - early 4's. Siblings welcome.

To attend multiple sessions, please register for each 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.

Kids' Academy: Kitchen Chemistry

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

Explore chemical reactions using common, household ingredients and learn about acid-base reactions, decomposition chemistry, pressure and gas, and chromatography.

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: Marble Mazes

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary
Cecilton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build a marble maze using LEGO® bricks, and put it to the test! 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 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.

Teen Academy: Musical Science

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

Learn about the science behind sound and music and how it impacts the world around us! Grades 6-12.

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.

Intro to Email

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

Learn how to set up and use a free Outlook email account.

Full STEAM Ahead!

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to Five
Perryville Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for ages 20 months - early 4's. Siblings welcome.

To attend multiple sessions, please register for each 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.

A Gardener's Toolbox

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

Cecil County Master Gardeners will display a wide array of preferred tools and gear, explain their uses and how to care for them.

Tween Academy: Circuits—The Next Level

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary, Middle School
Elkton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about circuits, sensors and switches and design your own alarm system. Presented by RoboMasterminds. Ages 9-14.

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.

Full STEAM Ahead!

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to Five
Perryville Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for ages 20 months - early 4's. Siblings welcome.

To attend multiple sessions, please register for each 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.