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Music in the Library: NCSO Brass Quintet

Music in the Library: NCSO Brass Quintet

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Hear some classic patriotic tunes with the Northern Chesapeake Symphony Orchestra's brass quintet.

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Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hear some classic patriotic tunes with the Northern Chesapeake Symphony Orchestra's brass quintet.

Maryland Women and Lafayette

Maryland Women and Lafayette

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch

Program Type:

History/Cultural

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

The Marquis de Lafayette had extraordinary relationships, both romantic and otherwise,  with many women during his lifetime. Elizabeth Cairnes Poe and Eliza Ridgely from Balti...

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

The Marquis de Lafayette had extraordinary relationships, both romantic and otherwise,  with many women during his lifetime. Elizabeth Cairnes Poe and Eliza Ridgely from Baltimore were two such women. Join Dr.

The Waterways of Cecil County

The Waterways of Cecil County

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch

Program Type:

History/Cultural

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Local historian Mike Dixon will discuss the history of the waterways in Cecil County and how they evolved over the centuries. From the earliest navigation on waterways&nb...

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

Local historian Mike Dixon will discuss the history of the waterways in Cecil County and how they evolved over the centuries.

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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. 

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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Robomasterminds Presents: Robotics Camp- Ready, Set, Compete!

12:00pm–2:00pm
Elementary, Middle School
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work in small groups to build and program an autonomous robot using sensors.  Then, test and refine your program to solve competition tasks. Presented by RoboMasterminds. For children in grades 4-8.

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.

Robomasterminds Presents: Robotics Camp- Ready, Set, Compete!

12:00pm–2:00pm
Elementary, Middle School
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work in small groups to build and program an autonomous robot using sensors.  Then, test and refine your program to solve competition tasks. Presented by RoboMasterminds. For children in grades 4-8.

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–11:15am
Birth to Five
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
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.

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.

Robomasterminds Presents: Robotics Camp- Ready, Set, Compete!

12:00pm–2:00pm
Elementary, Middle School
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work in small groups to build and program an autonomous robot using sensors.  Then, test and refine your program to solve competition tasks. Presented by RoboMasterminds. For children in grades 4-8.

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.

Stomp Water Rockets

3:30pm–4:30pm
Middle School, High School
Cecilton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build and launch a water rocket up to 30 feet in the air using simple household items. Grades 6-12. 

This program will be held at the Cecilton Park Pavilion behind the Cecilton Library (weather permitting).

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–11:15am
Birth to Five
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
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.

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 Smartphones

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:

Learn about how to use an iPhone or Android smartphone. Topics covered will include sending texts, understanding the difference between iPhones and Android phones, and installing apps.

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.

Extreme Jean Presents: Science Spectacular

10:30am–11:30am
Elementary
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Observe and participate in visual experiments including vortex fog rings, bubbling potions, and clouds on the ground. Presented by Extreme Jean of Team Eric Energy. 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.

Extreme Jean Presents: Science Spectacular

1:30pm–2:30pm
Elementary
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Observe and participate in visual experiments including vortex fog rings, bubbling potions, and clouds on the ground. Presented by Extreme Jean of Team Eric Energy. 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.

Poisonous Plants: How Safe is Your Garden?

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Rising Sun Branch
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Learn how to identify some common poisonous plants to help avoid them and recognize how they can benefit humans.

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–11:15am
Birth to Five
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
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.

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–11:15am
Birth to Five
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
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.

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: Colors

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

Paint and stories combine in this colored-themed art class. 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.

Stars on the Move: The Sky Tonight

6:00pm–6:45pm
Birth to Five, Elementary
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Observe the night sky in an inflatable planetarium! Ages 4-11. 

Please note: Children must be able to enter the inflatable planetarium on their own.

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.

Susquehannock Wildlife Society Presents: Amphibian Tales

10:30am–11:30am
Elementary
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the amazing wildlife that colors our world with Susquehannock Wildlife Society.

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.

Woodworking 101: Build a Caddy Organizer (for Tweens)

3:30pm–4:30pm
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:

Build your own caddy organizer while learning woodworking basics! 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–11:15am
Birth to Five
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
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.

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.

Wildlife Adventures Presents: Wildlife Photography

3:30pm–4:30pm
Middle School, High School
Rising Sun Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

WildLENS Adventures combines the art of photography with the wonders of wildlife, allowing attendees to learn basic photography skills while capturing great shots of our live animals. Take home a print out of your favorite photo. Grades 6-12.

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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.

Staying Safe Online

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: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this course, learn how to avoid Internet scams in ads, emails, and online shopping.

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.

Science Guys Present: Color Our World

10:30am–11:15am
Birth to Five, Elementary
Cecilton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take an exciting journey into the science of colors and how we see them! Through fun experiments and interactive demonstrations, young scientists will learn about light sources, prisms, and the science of rainbows!

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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.

Science Guys Present: Color our World

3:30pm–4:15pm
Birth to Five, Elementary
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take an exciting journey into the science of colors and how we see them! Through fun experiments and interactive demonstrations, young scientists will learn about light sources, prisms, and the science of rainbows!

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.

Susquehannock Wildlife Society Presents: Reptile Tales

1:30pm–2:30pm
Elementary
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the amazing wildlife that colors our world with Susquehannock Wildlife Society.

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.

Woodworking 101: Build a Caddy Organizer

3:30pm–4:30pm
Middle School, High School
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build your own caddy organizer while learning woodworking basics! 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.

National Aquarium: Sharks!

10:30am–11:30am
Elementary
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using hands-on artifacts, explore these unique creatures and their amazing survival adaptations as we dispel myths about these aquatic “monsters.” Presented by the National Aquarium.

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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.