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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.

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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 Hello Baby 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: CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! Ages birth - 12 months. To attend multiple sessions, please register for each event. Registration opens 2 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 "Family" group Family StoryTime 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 Program Type: StoryTime Registration Required Event Details: CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages birth-5. Stay and play afterwards. 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 Family StoryTime 10:30am–11:30am Birth to Five Rising Sun 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: Rising Sun Branch Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to Five Program Type: StoryTime Registration Required Event Details: CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages birth-5. To attend multiple sessions, please register for each event. Registration opens 2 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 "Family" group Family StoryTime 10:00am–10:30am Birth to Five, Family North East 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: North East Branch Room: North East Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Five, Family Program Type: StoryTime Registration Required Event Details: CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages birth-5. To attend multiple sessions, please register for each event. Registration opens 2 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 On My Own 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: CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For children ages 4-5. In On My Own, children attend independently, and caregivers join at the end for an activity. 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 Full STEAM Ahead! 10:30am–11:15am Birth to Five Perryville 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: Perryville Branch Room: Perryville Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to Five Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, Special Event, StoryTime Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for children ages 20 months - early 4s. 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. This event is in the "Birth to Five" group This event is in the "Family" group Family StoryTime 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 Program Type: StoryTime Registration Required Event Details: CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages birth-5. Stay and play afterwards. 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 Family StoryTime 10:30am–11:30am Birth to Five Rising Sun 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: Rising Sun Branch Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to Five Program Type: StoryTime Registration Required Event Details: CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages birth-5. To attend multiple sessions, please register for each event. Registration opens 2 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 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 "Birth to Five" group Pirate and Mermaid StoryTime 11:00am–12:00pm Birth to Five Chesapeake City 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: Chesapeake City Branch Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to Five Program Type: StoryTime Registration Required Event Details: Ahoy there! Join us for an adventure filled with stories, crafts, and of course, TREASURE! Pirate and mermaid costumes are encouraged. Ages 2-6. 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 "Family" group ABC...Come Play with Me: Apples 11:00am–12:00pm Birth to Five, Family North East 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: North East Branch Room: North East Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Five, Family Program Type: StoryTime Registration Required Event Details: A themed playtime emphasizing pre-literacy games, activities and toys. For families with children ages birth-5. Registration opens 2 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 Instrument Petting Zoo 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Music Registration Required Event Details: Learn, touch, and "play" instruments from the four instrumental families with the guidance of trained musicians. Presented by the Northern Chesapeake Symphony Orchestra. 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.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Tween Academy: Police Technology 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary, Middle School Elkton 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: Elkton Branch Room: Elkton Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Middle School Program Type: Homeschool, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn how the Elkton Police Department uses technology, like drone operation and computer forensics, to keep the community safe. Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in 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.
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 RoboMasterminds Presents: Robots Ready, Set, Compete! 3:00pm–5:00pm 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 Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High 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. 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 "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 "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Teen Cuisine: Guac and Roll! 3:15pm–4:15pm Middle School, High School North East 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: North East Branch Room: North East Creative Commons Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Teens can learn to cook! This month, make salsa and guacamole. 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. 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 Teen Cuisine: By the Campfire 3:30pm–4:15pm 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 Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Teens can learn to cook! Make a variety of campground treats like hot dogs, bug juice, and s'mores. 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.	This event is in the "Elementary" group Count Birds for Science 3:30pm–4:30pm 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: Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Become part of the world's biggest birdwatching team as you learn to identify and count birds for "October Big Day" on October 11, 2025. 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Stomp Water Rockets 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle School, High School Cecilton 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: 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.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Book Discussion 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: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: One Maryland One Book selection- "Kin: Rooted in Hope" by Carole Boston Weatherford This event is in the "Adults" group Create with Clay: Pottery Workshop 6:30pm–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: Art Registration Required Event Details: The program begins with a brief history of pottery, then participants roll up their sleeves to craft a piece of their own—gaining a deeper appreciation for the art and a keepsake to take home. 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 "Family" group Starlight StoryTime 6:30pm–7:15pm Birth to Five, Family North East 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: North East Branch Room: North East Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Five, Family Program Type: StoryTime Registration Required Event Details: CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! Pajamas and stuffed animals encouraged for this special evening StoryTime. 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. 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 Perryville 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: Perryville Branch Room: Perryville Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary Program Type: Books & Authors 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Migratory Songbirds of Maryland 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: Learn the migration patterns of songbirds in Maryland, why some birds migrate north and the threats the birds face to reproduce. Learn specific bird species and what you can do to help them on the journey. This event is in the "Birth to Five" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Cancelled PAWS for Reading 6:30pm–7:30pm Birth to Five, Elementary Elkton Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Birth to Five" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Cancelled 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, Elementary Registration Required 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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