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Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Art, Holiday Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Use the materials provided to decorate a gingerbread house with your friends or family to celebrate the holiday season. For families with children of all ages. This program will...

Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Art, Holiday Event
Required
Event Details:

Use the materials provided to decorate a gingerbread house with your friends or family to celebrate the holiday season. For families with children of all ages.

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.

Holiday Poppers

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, History, Holiday Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Pop, Bang, Crack! Make holiday poppers, also known as English Christmas Crackers. They are a great tradition at holiday meals, as stocking stuffers, or even for New Year's celebrat...

Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Art, History, Holiday Event
Required
Event Details:

Pop, Bang, Crack! Make holiday poppers, also known as English Christmas Crackers. They are a great tradition at holiday meals, as stocking stuffers, or even for New Year's celebrations.

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.

Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Art, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary
Event Details:

Use your imagination and the materials provided to decorate a fun and festive gingerbread house during this special event. For families with children ages 4-11. Please bring a b...

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Art, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Use your imagination and the materials provided to decorate a fun and festive gingerbread house during this special event. For families with children ages 4-11.

Please bring a bag of candy decorations to share.

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.

Neighborhood Bookmobile Visit: Old School House Apartments

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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 minu...

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.

Noon Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Holiday Event
Age Group:
Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Help us bring in the New Year 2025 with crafts, games, and more! Activities designed for ages 5-11. Other family members welcome. 

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Family
Program Type: Holiday Event
Required
Event Details:

Help us bring in the New Year 2025 with crafts, games, and more! Activities designed for ages 5-11. Other family members 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.

STEAM Lab: Bears and Hibernation

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

A monthly STEAM-themed educational activity. Ages 6-11. This month, we will learn about Maryland’s largest land animal - Black Bears! Explore fossils from the Maryland Department o...

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

A monthly STEAM-themed educational activity. Ages 6-11. This month, we will learn about Maryland’s largest land animal - Black Bears!

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: Sustainable Future Building

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Plan, reinvent, and engineer for sustainability! Ages 6-11.Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non-traditional school settings. (Repeat program offered on Jan....

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

Plan, reinvent, and engineer for sustainability! Ages 6-11.

Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non-traditional school settings. (Repeat program offered on Jan. 15th 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' Academy: Bird Olympics

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

How would you compare if you "faced down" a bird in these Avian Olympic challenges? Learn some amazing physical attributes of birds that help them fly, find food and migrate long d...

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

How would you compare if you "faced down" a bird in these Avian Olympic challenges? Learn some amazing physical attributes of birds that help them fly, find food and migrate long distances.

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: Bears and Hibernation

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

A monthly STEAM-themed educational activity. Ages 6-11. This month, we will learn about Maryland’s largest land animal - Black Bears! Explore fossils from the Maryland Department o...

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

A monthly STEAM-themed educational activity. Ages 6-11. This month, we will learn about Maryland’s largest land animal - Black Bears!

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: Ancient Egypt Book Discussion

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditional school settings. Ages 9-14.This month, learn about Ancient Egypt and discuss "Treasury of Eg...

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

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

This month, learn about Ancient Egypt and discuss "Treasury of Egyptian Mythology" by Donna Jo Napoli.

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.

Family Trivia Night: Book Edition

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Put your book knowledge to the test with trivia, bingo, and other games! For families with children ages 3-11.Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Required
Event Details:

Put your book knowledge to the test with trivia, bingo, and other games! For families with children ages 3-11.

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.

PAWS for Reading

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
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.Please call the North East Branch Library Children's Department at 410-996-6...

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.

Sustainable Future Building

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Plan, reinvent, and engineer for sustainability! Ages 6-11. (Repeat of Kids' Academy program offered on Jan. 7th at 11:00 a.m.)

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

Plan, reinvent, and engineer for sustainability! Ages 6-11. (Repeat of Kids' Academy program offered on Jan. 7th at 11:00 a.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.

Early Chapter Book Club

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

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

Meet new friends and dive into lively discussions and activities about our monthly early chapter book selection. Books provided upon registration.

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.

Meet a K9 Police Dog!

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary
Event Details:

Learn about the Elkton Police K-9 Unit and see a police dog demonstration. Ages 4-11.Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Learn about the Elkton Police K-9 Unit and see a police dog demonstration. Ages 4-11.

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.

Mosaic Masterpieces

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Create a mosaic masterpiece while exploring the work of famous mosaic artists. Grades 4-8.This program will be held in the Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street).Registratio...

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

Create a mosaic masterpiece while exploring the work of famous mosaic artists. Grades 4-8.

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

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.

PAWS for Reading

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
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.Please call the Elkton Branch Library Children's Department at 410-996-5600 to re...

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
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.

UMD Extension Presents: Lava Lamps and Calming Jars

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Make a lava lamp and calming jar while learning about stress management, emotions, and the science behind these projects. Hosted by the University of MD Extension. Grades 4-8.Regis...

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

Make a lava lamp and calming jar while learning about stress management, emotions, and the science behind these projects. Hosted by the University of MD Extension. Grades 4-8.

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.

Pottery from the Ground Up

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Learn where clay comes from, then make and glaze a simple hand formed pot. Presented by Maggie Creshkoff. Ages 6-11.Work will be fired and returned to the library in a month. Parti...

Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art
Required
Event Details:

Learn where clay comes from, then make and glaze a simple hand formed pot. Presented by Maggie Creshkoff. 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.

Iron Hill Museum Presents: Birds, Birds, Birds

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Explore the captivating world of eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. Dissect an owl pellet and find out what they eat. Ages 6-11.Registration opens two weeks prior to the program dat...

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

Explore the captivating world of eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. Dissect an owl pellet and find out what they eat. 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: Hibernation

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Learn with Fair Hill Nature Center how various animals follow their instincts to survive winter. Ages 9-14.A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditi...

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

Learn with Fair Hill Nature Center how various animals follow their instincts to survive winter. Ages 9-14.

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.

PAWS for Reading

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog. Ages 4-11.Please call the Perryville Branch Library Children's Department at 410-996-6070 t...

Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: 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: Toilet Paper Olympics

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Particpate in mathmatical Olympic events, measuring your feats with toilet paper! Developed by Bedtime Math®. Ages 6-11.Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non...

Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Required
Event Details:

Particpate in mathmatical Olympic events, measuring your feats with toilet paper! Developed by Bedtime Math®. 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.

Tween Academy: Circuit Cards

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

This month RoboMasterminds will guide us to learn all about circuits and use conductive tape to create a light up circuit card. A monthly educational activity for students in ...

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

This month RoboMasterminds will guide us to learn all about circuits and use conductive tape to create a light up circuit card. 

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.