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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Tween Baking Challenge: Winter Cupcakes

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: Cooking, Holiday Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your baking and decorating skills to this winter-themed cupcake challenge! Grades 4-8. 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.

All Aboard the Polar Express!

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

Be enchanted by this classic tale. Wear your favorite pajamas for an evening of holiday surprises!

A special evening StoryTime with fingerplays, songs, stories, and a craft. For families with children ages 3-5. Other 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.

First State Ringers

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
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. 

Teen Cuisine: Hot Chocolate Through the Ages

3:30pm–4:15pm
Middle School, High School
Elkton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, Cooking, Holiday Event
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! Grades 6-12.

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.

Booked for the Holidays: DIY Ornament Workshop

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Holiday Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get into the festive spirit by crafting your own literary-themed ornaments using recycled book pages—perfect for gifting or decorating your tree with a touch of bookish charm.

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.

Gingerbread Houses

4:00pm–5:00pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Cecilton Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Art, Holiday Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use the materials provided to decorate a gingerbread house with your friends or family to celebrate the holiday season. For families with children of all ages.

Please bring a bag of candy decorations to share.

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.

Gingerbread Houses

3:30pm–4:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Holiday Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use your imagination and the materials provided to decorate a fun and festive gingerbread house during this special event. For families with children ages 4-11. Please bring a bag of candy to share. 

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.

Gingerbread Houses

6:00pm–7:00pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Holiday Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use your imagination and the materials provided to decorate a fun and festive gingerbread house during this special event. For families with children ages 4-11. Please bring a bag of candy to share. 

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.

Holiday Piñatas

10:30am–11:30am
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Art, History/Cultural, Holiday Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

¡Feliz Navidad! ¡Feliz año nuevo! Piñatas are part of many Mexican celebrations, including Christmas and New Year's. Make them as a family to add to your holiday festivities this winter.

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.

Booked for the Holidays: DIY Ornament Workshop

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Perryville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Holiday Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get into the festive spirit by crafting your own literary-themed ornaments using recycled book pages—perfect for gifting or decorating your tree with a touch of bookish charm.

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.

Noon Year's Eve

11:00am–12:15pm
Elementary, Family
North East Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Family
Program Type: Holiday Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help us bring in the New Year 2026 with crafts, games, and more! Activities designed for ages 5-11. Other family members 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.

Teen Lounge: Light-up Valentines

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

Stop by the Teen Lounge to make last-minute valentine cards that light up!  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.

Intro to Cake Decorating

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: Art, Cooking, Holiday Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join professional pastry chef Emily Fonzi and learn new techniques to add visual appeal and details to your own Valentine's Day cake.

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Risk

This program may have items present that could present an allergy risk. Please contact our staff for more information.