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Tween Academy: First Aid Basics & CPR with The Coulter Group

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Learn how to respond in a medical emergency with first aid basics and a hands-on CPR demonstration. Presented by Thomas L. Coulter of The Coulter Group, LLC. Ages 9-14. Part of the Babysitter Basics series.

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Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to respond in a medical emergency with first aid basics and a hands-on CPR demonstration. Presented by Thomas L. Coulter of The Coulter Group, LLC. Ages 9-14. Part of the Babysitter Basics series.

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.

Neighborhood Bookmobile Visit: North Bay Apartments

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family

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.

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Virtual Event
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.

Easy Reader Book Club

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Elementary

Discover new friends and exciting stories in our early reader book club! Read, chat, and explore fun activities based on our monthly book pick. Books provided during program to read together.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover new friends and exciting stories in our early reader book club! Read, chat, and explore fun activities based on our monthly book pick. Books provided during program to read together.

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.

Bookmobile at Town of Elkton Event: Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family

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.

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Virtual Event
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)

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.

Kids' Academy: Bee Hotels

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary

Learn about the native bees of Maryland and how you can help support them.

Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11. (Repeat program offered on May 14th at 3:00 p.m.)

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the native bees of Maryland and how you can help support them.

Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11. (Repeat program offered on May 14th at 3:00 p.m.)

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.

Kids Can Cook: Ice Cream in a Bag

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Elementary

Use the tools and techniques of the kitchen to become a junior chef! This month, learn how to make ice cream in a bag! 

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use the tools and techniques of the kitchen to become a junior chef! This month, learn how to make ice cream in a bag! 

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.

Susquehannock Wildlife Presents: Reptile Tales

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Learn all about local wildlife with Susquehannock Wildlife Society experts. Live animal presentation. Ages 6-11.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn all about local wildlife with Susquehannock Wildlife Society experts. Live animal presentation. 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.

Tween Academy: Science of Stress

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

This month learn about the relationship between stress and your body and make your own fidget stick.

A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditional school settings. Ages 9-14.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month learn about the relationship between stress and your body and make your own fidget stick.

A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and 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.

Science Guys: Out of this World

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Discover the Universe with fun experiments on space, rockets, and the Solar System, featuring the cool Hoberman Sphere! Ages 5-11.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the Universe with fun experiments on space, rockets, and the Solar System, featuring the cool Hoberman Sphere! Ages 5-11.

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.

Bookmobile at Cecil County Public Schools & Live for Thomas Foundation's Mental Health Matters Community Event

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family

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.

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Virtual Event
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)

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.

Fairytale Gardens

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, Family

Listen to fairytales and plant an indoor fairytale garden! For families with children in grades 2-7.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

A Longwood Community Read program.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Listen to fairytales and plant an indoor fairytale garden! For families with children in grades 2-7.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

A Longwood Community Read 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.

PAWS for Reading

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary

Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog. Ages 4-11.

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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.

Kids' Academy: Magnetism

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Explore magnetism, the strength of magnetic fields, and the real-world application of magnets.

Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore magnetism, the strength of magnetic fields, and the real-world application of magnets.

Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional school settings. 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.

Bee Hotels

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary

Learn about the native bees of Maryland and how you can help support them. Ages 6-11. (Repeat of program offered on May 6th at 11:00 a.m.)

This program is part of the Longwood Community Read.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the native bees of Maryland and how you can help support them. Ages 6-11. (Repeat of program offered on May 6th at 11:00 a.m.)

This program is part of the Longwood Community Read.

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.

Early Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Elementary

Meet new friends and dive into lively discussions and activities about our monthly early chapter book selection. Books provided upon registration. This month's title is "The Tiger Rising" by Kate Di'Camillo.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet new friends and dive into lively discussions and activities about our monthly early chapter book selection. Books provided upon registration. This month's title is "The Tiger Rising" by Kate Di'Camillo.

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.

Pressed Flower Suncatchers

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Learn about MD wildflowers and make a pressed flower suncatcher or bookmark. Grades 4-8. 

A Longwood Community Read program.

This program will be held in the Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street).

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about MD wildflowers and make a pressed flower suncatcher or bookmark. Grades 4-8. 

A Longwood Community Read program.

This program will be held in the Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street).

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.

PAWS for Reading

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary

Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog. Ages 4-11.

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Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting 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.

Nature Explorers: Seeds at North East Community Park

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Family

Join the CCPL Bookmobile for a nature-based activity focusing on seeds at North East Park. For families with children ages 5-11.

This program is part of the Longwood Community Read.

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Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Elementary, Family
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the CCPL Bookmobile for a nature-based activity focusing on seeds at North East Park. For families with children ages 5-11.

This program is part of the Longwood Community Read.

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.

Tween Academy: Animal Science

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Learn about livestock, how to care for them, and the science of farming with goats from Cecil County 4-H. Ages 9-14. 

Educational activities for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional school settings.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about livestock, how to care for them, and the science of farming with goats from Cecil County 4-H. 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.

STEAM Lab: Wind Power with Lancaster Science Factory

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

A monthly STEAM-themed educational activity. Ages 6-11. Use a variety of tools and materials to create a sailcar that harnesses the power of the wind. Test and change your design for speed competitions or races.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

A monthly STEAM-themed educational activity. Ages 6-11. Use a variety of tools and materials to create a sailcar that harnesses the power of the wind. Test and change your design for speed competitions or races.

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Drop-In Art- Color Our World

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North East Outdoor Terrace at North East Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family

Kick off our Summer Reading theme "Color Our World." Create a variety of art projects including painting, drawing, and crayon making. Play outdoor games, enjoy an ice pop, and take a photo with our green screen.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Outdoor Terrace
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off our Summer Reading theme "Color Our World." Create a variety of art projects including painting, drawing, and crayon making. Play outdoor games, enjoy an ice pop, and take a photo with our green screen.

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.

PAWS for Reading

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary

Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog. Ages 4-11.

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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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Creator Open House- Color Our World

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family

Kick off Summer Reading with art, science, and technology activities that Color Our World--the 2025 Summer Reading theme! Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off Summer Reading with art, science, and technology activities that Color Our World--the 2025 Summer Reading theme! Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Messy Art Day

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Art, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family

Kick off Summer Reading with a fun, hands-on program where children can explore their creativity through a variety of messy art stations. Finish the day with an ice pop. Ages 3-11.

Children are encouraged to dress in old clothes. 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Art, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off Summer Reading with a fun, hands-on program where children can explore their creativity through a variety of messy art stations. Finish the day with an ice pop. Ages 3-11.

Children are encouraged to dress in old clothes. 

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.