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Family StoryTime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five
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 ope...

Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
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.

Succulent Savvy

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Explore the world of succulents by selecting, planting, and learning how to care for these hardy plants. Grades 4-8.A Longwood Community Read program. 

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

Explore the world of succulents by selecting, planting, and learning how to care for these hardy plants. Grades 4-8.

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.

Botany in Brandywine

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Special Collections Librarian Ron McColl will share the history of botany near Brandywine, Pennsylvania, including Longwood Gardens and the life of William Darlington, a 19th centu...

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

Special Collections Librarian Ron McColl will share the history of botany near Brandywine, Pennsylvania, including Longwood Gardens and the life of William Darlington, a 19th century botanist.

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.

Play & Learn

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Birth to Five
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. 

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
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.

Bookmobile at YMCA's Healthy Kids Day

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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, at local events! Please be aware that arrival times may vary by up to 30 minutes due to ...

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.

Taste of India

Taste of India

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Celebrate the food and culture of India with food samples, artistic presentations, and family activities! All ages welcome.

Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Celebrate the food and culture of India with food samples, artistic presentations, and family activities! All ages 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.

Teen Tech: Video Game Design with Robomasterminds

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Design a chase game with the Scratch coding platform and create a controller for your game. Presented by Robomasterminds. Grades 6-12.This program is a series and attendance at all...

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

Design a chase game with the Scratch coding platform and create a controller for your game. Presented by Robomasterminds. Grades 6-12.

This program is a series and attendance at all programs is needed to complete video game creation.

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: 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
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...

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

We're Going on a Fairy Hunt!

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five
Event Details:

 Enjoy stories, create a craft, and go on a fairy adventure! Fairy costumes are encouraged. Ages 2-6. 

Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
Required
Event Details:

 Enjoy stories, create a craft, and go on a fairy adventure! Fairy costumes are encouraged. Ages 2-6. 

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.

Intro to Canva

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Digital Media Lab at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this hands-on class, learn how to create professional looking graphic designs using Canva, a free online design application.  Customize templates for business document...

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Digital Media Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Event Details:

In this hands-on class, learn how to create professional looking graphic designs using Canva, a free online design application.  Customize templates for business documents, presentations, social media posts, greeting cards, invitations,

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, April 29, 2025 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.

Teen Lounge

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East 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: North East Branch
Room: North East 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.

Starlight StoryTime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Family
Event Details:

CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play!Pajamas and stuffed animals encouraged for this special evening StoryTime. For families with children ages 3-5. Other sibli...

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Family
Program Type: StoryTime
Required
Event Details:

CCPL StoryTimes feature stories, rhymes, music, and play!

Pajamas and stuffed animals encouraged for this special evening StoryTime. For families with children ages 3-5. Other siblings 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.

Longwood Gardens, Historic Treasure

Longwood Gardens, Historic Treasure

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about the storied history of Longwood Gardens from Dan Sekowski, the Gardens' Associate Director of Outdoor Landscaping.This is a Longwood Community Read program.

Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Cultural
Required
Event Details:

Learn about the storied history of Longwood Gardens from Dan Sekowski, the Gardens' Associate Director of Outdoor Landscaping.

This is 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.

Family StoryTime

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five
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 tw...

Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
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 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.

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
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 rea...

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

Teens Give Back: First Aid Kits

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Earn service learning hours by preparing kits that will be distributed during CCPL's Babysitter Basics program in May. Grades 6-12. For more information about Babysitter Basics, cl...

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

Earn service learning hours by preparing kits that will be distributed during CCPL's Babysitter Basics program in May. 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.

Free Headshots at the Library

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Business, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come anytime between 11am and 12pm and receive a FREE headshot.  Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Recomme...

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Jobs & Careers
Required
Event Details:

Come anytime between 11am and 12pm and receive a FREE headshot.  Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Recommended attire includes neutral colors and to avoid clothing with logo

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.

Manga & Anime Club

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Meet fellow anime and manga enthusiasts and discuss your favorites. Read, watch, and enjoy anime-themed activities. Grades 6-12.  

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

Free Headshots at the Library

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Business, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come anytime between 11am and 12pm and receive a FREE headshot.  Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Recomme...

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Jobs & Careers
Required
Event Details:

Come anytime between 11am and 12pm and receive a FREE headshot.  Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Recommended attire includes neutral colors and to avoid clothing with logo

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.

Instrument Petting Zoo

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Birth to Five
Event Details:

Learn, touch, and “play” instruments from the four instrumental families with the guidance of trained musicians. Presented by the Northern Chesapeake Symphony Orchestra. Ages 3-5.R...

Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Music
Required
Event Details:

Learn, touch, and “play” instruments from the four instrumental families with the guidance of trained musicians. Presented by the Northern Chesapeake Symphony Orchestra. Ages 3-5.

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.

Books, Bourbon & BBQ - Fundariser

Books, Bourbon & BBQ - To Benefit the Library

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Special After-Hours Event to Benefit the Library's Literacy ProgramsJoin us for a festive evening of Books, Bourbon & BBQ!Your $75 Ticket includes all of the following:Live M...

Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

A Special After-Hours Event to Benefit the Library's Literacy Programs

Join us for a festive evening of Books, Bourbon & BBQ!

Your $75 Ticket includes all of the following:

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

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton 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: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton 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.

Art Lab: Clay Creations

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Use your creativity to sculpt clay creations! Grades 6-12.This program will be held in the Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street).

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

Use your creativity to sculpt clay creations! Grades 6-12.

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.