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Jump-N-Fun Fitness for Kids

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Age Group:
Birth to Five
Event Details:

Get your wiggles out with this fun-filled class featuring aerobic, strength, and balance activities with a holiday flair. Ages 2-6. Registration opens two weeks prior to the pro...

Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Required
Event Details:

Get your wiggles out with this fun-filled class featuring aerobic, strength, and balance activities with a holiday flair. 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.

Cutting the Cord: Cable Alternatives

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how the library's free resources, like Marina interlibrary loan and hoopla video downloads, can help you cut the cord. Plus, gain knowledge of some popular streaming services...

Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Event Details:

Learn how the library's free resources, like Marina interlibrary loan and hoopla video downloads, can help you cut the cord. Plus, gain knowledge of some popular streaming services like Netflix and Hulu.

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.

Game On: Level Up!

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn new tabletop strategy and party games. Grades 6-12.

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Required
Event Details:

Learn new tabletop strategy and party games. 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.

What Have You Been Reading?

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chat about what you've enjoyed lately and discover new titles for your TBR pile. 

Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

Chat about what you've enjoyed lately and discover new titles for your TBR pile. 

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.

Teen Lounge

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Stop by to play games, do art projects, and try out new tech! Walk-ins welcome. Grades 6-12.

Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Required
Event Details:

Stop by to play games, do art projects, and try out new tech! Walk-ins welcome. Grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Neighborhood Bookmobile Visit: Hollingsworth Manor

Tuesday, December 10, 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...

Offsite 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.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn how to play the world's most famous tabletop RPG. All materials provided. No previous experience required. Grades 6-12.

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
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.

Teens Give Back for the Holidays

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Holiday Event
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Help prepare and host a holiday event for kids. Attendance required on both days,12/10 and 12/12, to earn 3 service learning hours. Grades 6-12.

Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Holiday Event
Required
Event Details:

Help prepare and host a holiday event for kids. Attendance required on both days,12/10 and 12/12, to earn 3 service learning hours. 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.

Homemade Holiday Workshop

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Art, Holiday Event
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Use the materials provided to make holiday cards and gifts for your loved ones!

Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Art, Holiday Event
Required
Event Details:

Use the materials provided to make holiday cards and gifts for your loved ones!

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

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
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 "The One an...

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. This month's title is "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate. Ages 8-11.

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.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn how to play the world's most famous tabletop RPG. All materials provided. No previous experience required. Grades 6-12.

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
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.

PAWS for Reading

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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 410-9...

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.

What Have You Been Reading?

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chat about what you've enjoyed lately and discover new titles for your TBR pile. 

Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

Chat about what you've enjoyed lately and discover new titles for your TBR pile. 

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, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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...

Offsite 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.

LEGO® Challenge: Disaster on Mars

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to combat a disaster on Mars and defend your home base? Ages 6-11. (Repeat of Kids' Academy program offered on Dec. 3rd at 11:00 a.m.)

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

Do you have what it takes to combat a disaster on Mars and defend your home base? Ages 6-11. (Repeat of Kids' Academy program offered on Dec. 3rd 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.

Hour of Code: Creativity with AI

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Anyone can learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Use AI and body tracking software to create an interactive computer game. Grades 4-8.

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

Anyone can learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Use AI and body tracking software to create an interactive computer game. Grades 4-8.

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: Technology

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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 focus on using technology to code.  

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 focus on using technology to code.

 

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.

Library Game Night

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Enjoy familiar and new board games at the library. Board game experts, wannabes, and newbies are all welcome. Ages 4-Adult. Snacks provided.

Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy familiar and new board games at the library. Board game experts, wannabes, and newbies are all welcome. Ages 4-Adult. Snacks provided.

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.

Newark Symphony Orchestra Serenata Strings

Newark Symphony Orchestra's Serenata Strings

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of holiday music performed by the Serenata Strings from the Newark Symphony Orchestra.

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Required
Event Details:
Enjoy a variety of holiday music performed by the Serenata Strings from the Newark Symphony Orchestra.

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.

Teen Academy: Design a Book Cover

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Redesign a cover for one of your favorite books or create a cover for an original story! Art from this program will be featured in a library display. This series features monthl...

Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

Redesign a cover for one of your favorite books or create a cover for an original story! Art from this program will be featured in a library 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.

Tween Academy: Stars

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Create a constellation luminary while learning about stars. Ages 9-14. A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditional school settings.

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Event Details:

Create a constellation luminary while learning about stars. 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.

Neighborhood Bookmobile Visit: Concord Apartments

Thursday, December 12, 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...

Offsite 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.

Super Smash Bros Tournament

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Bring your friends for an afternoon of competitive Super Smash Bros fun. 1st and 2nd place winners will get a prize! Grades 6-12.

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Bring your friends for an afternoon of competitive Super Smash Bros fun. 1st and 2nd place winners will get a prize! 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.

Teens Give Back for the Holidays

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Holiday Event
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Help prepare and host a holiday event for kids. Attendance required on both days,12/10 and 12/12, to earn 3 service learning hours. Grades 6-12.

Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Holiday Event
Required
Event Details:

Help prepare and host a holiday event for kids. Attendance required on both days,12/10 and 12/12, to earn 3 service learning hours. 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.