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All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group "The Sky's the Limit!" Exhibit by Artist Michael Bignell All Day 9/8–9/30 Adults North East Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North East Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Exhibit Event Details: "The Sky's the Limit!" Exhibit by Michael Bignell runs from September 8-30 and features paintings that highlight everything from clouds to flight. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Birth to Five" group This event is in the "Family" group ABC...Come Play with Me 10:30am–11:15am Birth to Five, Family Elkton Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Birth to Five" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkton Branch Room: Elkton Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to Five, Family Program Type: StoryTime Registration Required Event Details: A themed playtime emphasizing pre-literacy games, activities, toys, and crafts. For families with children ages birth-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.		This event is in the "Birth to Five" group 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 Homeschool Open House 10:00am–12:00pm Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family Perryville Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Birth to Five" group 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Perryville Branch Room: Perryville Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family Program Type: Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: Homeschool families, join us to learn about library resources, meet staff and other homeschoolers, and engage in fun learning activities. Photographer will be available to take student photos, and light refreshments will be served. 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. This event is in the "Birth to Five" group This event is in the "Family" group Preschool Math 10:30am–11:30am Birth to Five, Family Elkton Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Birth to Five" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkton Branch Room: Elkton Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to Five, Family Registration Required Event Details: Explore numbers, shapes, patterns, sorting, and basic counting skills through interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and playful games. 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.	This event is in the "Birth to Five" group Play & Learn 10:00am–10:45am Birth to Five North East Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Birth to Five" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North East Branch Room: North East Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Five Program Type: StoryTime Registration Required Event Details: Play, socialize, and learn while making connections. For families with children ages birth-2. 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.
11 am						This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "Family" group Family Yoga 11:00am–12:00pm Elementary, Middle School, Family Perryville Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Perryville Branch Room: Perryville Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, Family Program Type: Physical Activity/Fitness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a morning of family yoga with various poses, breathing exercises, stillness, and meditation. Presented by Karen Berdoulay. Ages 6-11. Please register each child and adult attending individually. Dress comfortably. 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 "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Bookmobile at the Crab Crawl 11:00am–1:00pm Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth to Five" group 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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) No registration No registration required. 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 Friends Foundation's 12th Annual Crab Crawl 11:00am–4:30pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Calling All Crab Crawlers! Early Claws get the Discount! ($10 savings) 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.
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1 pm	This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Homeschool Connect 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary, Middle School, High School Elkton Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkton Branch Room: Elkton Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School Program Type: Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: Meet at the library for fun activities while connecting with other homeschoolers. Ages 9-14. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Intro to Microsoft Teams 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Perryville Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Perryville Branch Room: Perryville Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Get started with Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365's videoconference application. Learn how to create, start, and participate in a Teams meeting. 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 Book Discussion 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Chesapeake City Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: "The Chocolate Maker's Wife" by Karen Brooks 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 Book Discussion 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Cecilton Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cecilton Branch Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: "Ask Again Yes" by Beth Keane 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: Braille 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary Elkton Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkton Branch Room: Elkton Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: History/Cultural, Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: Explore Braille and its history with the Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled. Ages 6-11. 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.	This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Tween Academy: Candy Chemistry 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary, Middle School Perryville Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Perryville Branch Room: Perryville Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Middle School Program Type: Homeschool, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn the scientific method by dissolving candy corn and marshmallows through a temperature experiment. Ages 9-14. Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Drop-in Tech Help 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults North East Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North East Branch Room: North East Digital Media Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Science & Technology Event Details: Drop-In Tech Help is open for any and all basic technology questions. 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 This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Music in the Library: Japanese Koto 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family Elkton Branch Registration Required 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkton Branch Room: Elkton Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family Program Type: History/Cultural, Music Registration Required Event Details: Rooted in ancient Japanese musical principles, this live performance may sound new and unfamiliar, yet its unique beauty and structure will come to life through thoughtful guidance. Dr. 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.
2 pm			This event is in the "Birth to Five" group 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Neighborhood Bookmobile Visit: West End Gardens Motel & Apartments 2:00pm–2:30pm Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth to Five" group 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Teen Lounge 3:00pm–4:00pm Middle School, High School Perryville Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Perryville Branch Room: Perryville Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Art Registration Required Event Details: Stop in to play games, do art projects and try out new tech! Walk-ins welcome. 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. This event is in the "Birth to Five" group 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Neighborhood Bookmobile Visit: Maple Heights Apartments 3:30pm–4:00pm Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth to Five" group 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Dungeons and Dragons for Teens 3:30pm–4:30pm Middle School, High School Elkton Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkton Branch Room: Elkton Conference Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to play the world's most famous tabletop RPG. All materials provided. No previous experience required. 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.	This event is in the "Elementary" group Oh Deer! 3:00pm–4:00pm Elementary Perryville Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Perryville Branch Room: Perryville Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Learn about one of our most common mammals: the white-tailed deer! Ages 6-11. (Repeat of program offered on Sept. 2nd at 11:00 a.m.) 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. This event is in the "Elementary" group Kids Can Cook: Veggie Pizza 3:30pm–4:30pm Elementary North East Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North East Branch Room: North East Creative Commons Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Use kitchen tools and techniques to become a junior chef! This month, make a veggie pizza! Ages 8-11. This program may have items present that could present an allergy risk. Please contact our staff for more information. 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.
4 pm				This event is in the "Elementary" group Fair Hill Nature Center Presents: Incredible Insects! 4:30pm–5:30pm Elementary Rising Sun Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn all about bugs with our friends from Fair Hill Nature Center as we explore insect life cycles and anatomy through interactive and hands-on games, activities, and demonstrations. 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Book Discussion 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Perryville Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Perryville Branch Room: Perryville Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: "The Women" by Kristin Hannah 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 Intro to Podcasting 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults North East Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North East Branch Room: North East Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Professional host Evan Dvorkin of the podcast "Your Social Gathering" will give an introductory presentation that can serve as a beginner's guide for people who want to start their own podcast. 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 Cooking the Books: Crabby Kitchen 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults North East Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North East Branch Room: North East Creative Commons Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Get a head start on CCPL’s Crab Crawl as we craft a gourmet yet simple Crab Flatbread—a coastal twist on a classic favorite. 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 Hiroshima Remembered: Author Visit "Of White Ashes " 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Rising Sun Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors, History/Cultural Registration Required Event Details: Meet authors Connie and Kent Matsumoto as they discuss "Of White Ashes," a World War II historical novel inspired by the true stories of their families. 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 PAWS for Reading 6:30pm–7:30pm Birth to Five, Elementary North East Branch This event is in the "Birth to Five" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North East Branch Room: North East Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary Event Details: Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog. Ages 4-11. 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.

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