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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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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!: Cooking Together 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: This week, we will be making Rainbow Kabobs with fresh fruits. Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for children ages 20 months - early 4s. 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 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 Play & Learn 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 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. 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.
11 am					This event is in the "Birth to Five" group We Kids Rock 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Music Registration Required Event Details: Mr. Bill Currier will have everyone rockin’ and rollin’ in this lively, interactive musical program. For families with children 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.
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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 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 Book Discussion 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: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: The Many Lives of Mama Love: a Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing and Healing by Lara Love Hardin 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 Library Branch: Cecilton Branch Room: Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street) 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 "Elementary" group Kids' Academy: Birds 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary Elkton Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Elkton Branch Room: Elkton Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Homeschool, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Explore the wonder of feathers and flight as we discover what makes a bird a bird. 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 "Adults" group The Book That Stole My Heart Book Discussion 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults North East Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: North East Branch Room: North East Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a discussion where the spotlight is on you and the stories that moved you. Each participant will share a book they absolutely loved and tell us why it resonated with them. 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: Heartwarming Science 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 Library Branch: Perryville Branch Room: Perryville Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Middle School Program Type: Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Perform a series of science experiments all themed around hearts for Valentine's Day, from the human heart to candy hearts! 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
3 pm	This event is in the "Elementary" group Collage & Create: Art Inspired by Faith Ringgold 3:00pm–4:00pm Elementary Rising Sun Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art, History/Cultural Registration Required Event Details: Inspired by Faith Ringgold's "Tar Beach," come and enjoy an afternoon spent crafting and learning about the art of collage and storytelling. 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 "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 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 "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Teen Lounge: Light-up Valentines 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, 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. This event is in the "Elementary" group Kids Can Cook: Strawberry Shortcakes 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 Creative Commons Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Use kitchen tools and techniques to become a junior chef! Ages 8-11 This month, make strawberry shortcake. 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.	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 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 Meeting 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 "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Nintendo Switch Sports Tournament 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: Get moving and put your skills to the test. Team up with friends or battle alone in Nintendo Switch Sports games like volleyball, basketball, tennis and bowling. 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 Manga & Anime Club 4:00pm–4:45pm 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: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: Meet fellow anime and manga enthusiasts and discuss your favorites. Read, watch, and enjoy anime-themed activities. 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 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle School, High School Rising Sun Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Art Registration Required Event Details: Meet fellow enthusiasts of the arts, from writing and painting, to manga and anime. Every second Tuesday of the month. 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 LEGO® Challenge 4:15pm–5:15pm Elementary Rising Sun Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Get creative with LEGO® blocks as you solve a LEGO® construction challenge. Work as a team or individually to show off your skills and make your own creations. 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.
5 pm
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 Library Branch: Perryville Branch Room: Perryville Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: "You Deserve to Know" by Aggie Blum Thompson 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 Cake Decorating 6:30pm–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: 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Frederick Douglass! The Lion of Freedom 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Elkton Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Elkton Branch Room: Elkton Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Cultural Registration Required Event Details: This one-man show, written and performed by Darius Wallace, is a journey through the great Abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s life growing up as a slave on the plantation, until the moment he becomes free. 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 Registration Required This event is in the "Birth to Five" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: North East Branch Room: North East Storytime 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. Registration opens one month prior to the 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.

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