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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	Closing Holiday Closure All Day All Branches Branches: Cecilton Branch, Chesapeake City Branch, Elkton Branch, North East Branch, Perryville Branch, Rising Sun Branch, Bookmobile, Online, Off Site Description: All branches are closed.
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 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. Registration opens 2 weeks prior for each 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 Family StoryTime 10:30am–11:30am Birth to Five Rising Sun Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Birth to Five" group 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 10:30am–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 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 Chesapeake City Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Birth to Five" group Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to Five Program Type: StoryTime Registration Required Event Details: CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and movement activities. For families with children ages birth-5. Perfect for families with children of multiple ages! 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–11:00am 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 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. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to each 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 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! Children attend independently, and caregivers join at the end for an activity. Ages 4-5. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to each 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 Full STEAM Ahead! 10:30am–11:15am Birth to Five Perryville Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Birth to Five" group 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 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 Family StoryTime 10:30am–11:30am Birth to Five Rising Sun Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Birth to Five" group 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 10:30am–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 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 Perryville Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Birth to Five" group Library Branch: Perryville Branch Room: Perryville 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. 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 Sensory StoryTime 10:00am–10:45am Birth to Five North East Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Birth to Five" group Library Branch: North East Branch Room: North East Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Five Program Type: StoryTime Registration Required Event Details: Experience interactive stories, vibrant visuals, flexible movements, and calming sensory experiences in our inclusive program, designed for children with sensory processing needs. Ages 2-5. 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 "Adults" group Art Inspirations 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Chesapeake City Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art Registration Required Event Details: Local artist Geraldine McKeown will discuss her career as an artist and how she chooses her subjects. Examples of her work will be on display. 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 Perryville Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Perryville Branch Room: Perryville Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: "The Life Impossible" by Matt Haig 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: Electric Vehicles 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary, Middle School North East Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Library Branch: North East Branch Room: North East Creative Commons Age Group: Elementary, Middle School Program Type: Homeschool, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Build an electric car that can zip and zoom! Assemble axles and bearings on an adjustable platform, using unique connectors and lightweight materials. Then, race! 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.
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Habit Shift Mindset 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Cecilton Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Cecilton Branch Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: This engaging and interactive program offers scientific insights into how habits are formed and how they can be changed through practical, relevant, and personalized strategies. 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 Art Lab: Street Art 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 Library Branch: Elkton Branch Room: Elkton Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Art Registration Required Event Details: Show your creativity, no matter what your skill level or preferred style of art. 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 with Puppies! 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 Library Branch: Perryville Branch Room: Perryville Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Art Registration Required Event Details: Stop by this special Teen Lounge to hang out with therapy dogs from PAWS for People. Make calming crafts and destress with friends! 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 Finding Poetry 3:30pm–4:30pm Elementary Elkton Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Elkton Branch Room: Elkton Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Registration Required Event Details: Discover creative ways to the find the poetry hidden in everyday things. 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. This event is in the "Elementary" group Sound Effect Live Theater 3:30pm–4:30pm Elementary North East Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: North East Branch Room: North East Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the history of sound effect work in film. Try it yourself in a collaborative storytelling 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 "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Art Lab: Vision Board 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 Library Branch: Perryville Branch Room: Perryville Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Art, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Create your own virtual vision board and flex your collage skills to map out your hopes and hobbies in the new year! 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 PAWS for People: DeStress Event 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 Library Branch: Elkton Branch Room: Elkton Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Registration Required Event Details: Did you know that spending time with pets can PAWS-itively impact your mental health? Meet a PAWS for People therapy dog! Grades 6-12 Disclaimer(s) Community Partner Event This program is hosted as a partner event with the Cecil County Public Library. 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 Teen Cuisine: Potstickers 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 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 pork and vegetable potstickers to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year. 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. Board of Library Trustees Meeting 4:00pm–6:00pm North East Branch Library Branch: North East Branch Room: North East Meeting Room Event Details: Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Trustees. Disclaimer(s) No registration No registration required.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Chronic Disease Management and Prevention 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Perryville Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Perryville Branch Room: Perryville Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn about local programs and healthy eating habits that can help prevent and manage chronic diseases. 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 Adult Paint Night: Watercolor 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Perryville Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Perryville Branch Room: Perryville Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art Registration Required Event Details: Unleash your creativity in this watercolor program. Choose from a variety of templates to paint using watercolor techniques. 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 Sourdough Basics 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Rising Sun Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Good Grain Bread Company owner, Esther Schultz, will discuss and give a demonstration on sourdough bread. 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.
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10 pm			This event is in the "Birth to Five" group Family Storytime 10:30pm–11:30pm Birth to Five Cecilton Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Birth to Five" group Library Branch: Cecilton Branch Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) Age Group: Birth to Five Program Type: StoryTime Registration Required Event Details: CCPL Story Times feature stories, rhymes, music, and play! For families with children ages birth-5. 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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