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Staying Safe Online

10:30am - 11:30am
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Digital Media Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
In this course, learn how to avoid Internet scams in ads, emails, and online shopping. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Great North American Eclipse

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join Space Telescope Science Institute's Senior Systems Engineer Sigfried Hache to learn about the science behind the upcoming Great North American Eclipse. ...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Kids' Academy: Indoor Gardens

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rising Sun Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11. This program is part of the Longwood Community Read. Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.  ...

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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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Solar Eclipse at the Library

2:00pm - 4:30pm
North East Branch
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Event Details:
Drop in anytime starting at 2pm to enjoy crafts and NASA’s live streaming broadcast. If weather permits, step outside to view the partial eclipse using solar eclipse glasses (while supplies last) or make an easy projection device to safely watch the ...

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

STEAM Lab

3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
A monthly STEAM-themed educational 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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

STEAM Lab

6:00pm - 7:00pm
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
A monthly STEAM-themed educational 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to PowerPoint

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
In this class, you’ll learn how to make effective slides, insert images, and share your presentation with your audience. ...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Tween Academy: Snackable Science

1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Cooking, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditional school settings.  Learn about the importance of each layer of soil while creating a tasty pudding parfait. 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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Tech Tuesday

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Discover and create with new technologies like Nintendo Labo, LEGO WeDo, Stikbot, Tinker Labs, and more! Ages 11-17. ...

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Homesteading: Backyard Chickens

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:
Raising backyard chickens can be a rewarding and educational experience for the entire family. Local chef Robin Way of Rumbleway Farm will teach the difference between egg layers and meat birds, proper feed rationing, and best practices for a healthy...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Experience a special story in English and Spanish, taste edible parts of garden plants, plant seeds, make a "flower bomb," and more! Presented by the Chesapeake Children's Museum. Ages 6-11.  This program will be held at the Cecilton Communit...

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Let's Learn About the Weather

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn more about the weather and how it is not only scientific, but also related to how we treat the atmosphere around us. 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.

This event is in the "Birth to Five" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Stars on the Move: The Sky Tonight (Ages 4-9)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rising Sun Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Observe the night sky in an inflatable planetarium! Ages 4-9. *Please note: Children must be able to enter the inflatable planetarium on their own. ...

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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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Stars on the Move: The Sky Tonight (Ages 10-15)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rising Sun Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Observe the night sky in an inflatable planetarium! Ages 10-15. *Please note: Children must be able to enter the inflatable planetarium on their own. ...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn how to prepare granola bars for a healthy snack at home or when you hit the trails.  Participants will use CCPL's new kitchen cart. This program was made possible in part by the Maryland State Library Agency, the Institute for Museum an...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Tween Academy: Migratory Birds

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditional school settings. 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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Kids' Academy: Nature-Inspired Relief Sculpture

11:00am - 12:00pm
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11. This month, go from 2D to 3D by sculpting a painting. Nature images and objects will serve as artistic inspiration. This program is part of ...

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Kids' Academy: Nature-Inspired Relief Sculpture

1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11. This month, go from 2D to 3D by sculpting a painting. Nature images and objects will serve as artistic inspiration. This program is part of ...

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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Techno Bowling

3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
A twist on the classic sport bowling, use Sphero robots to take down as many pins as you can. Ages 11-17. ...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons: Playing Online

5:30pm - 7:30pm
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:
Try your hand at FREE online resources to make playing D&D online a critical success! This program requires an email address and is intended for ages 16+. ...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Albert Lauber V, a fifth-generation Swiss chocolatier, will share about the legacy of Swiss chocolate, as well as his personal story which took him from the side of the Alps to a chocolate shop in Oxford, PA.  ...

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.

This event is in the "Birth to Five" group.

Preschool Science: Pollinators

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn more about pollinators with simple science experiments and hands-on activities. Ages 3-5. 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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Kids' Academy: Bouncy Dice Explosion

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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:
Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11. This month, work as a team to roll the winning number on a giant Bingo board. Then face-off against your opponent in a game of Radical Bingo...

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.

This event is in the "Birth to Five" group.

Preschool Science: Planting Flowers

10:30am - 11:30am
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event, StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Listen to a story, sing, dance, and dig in the soil with your grownup! Planting flowers is a wonderful way to learn about nature. Ages 3-5.  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.