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ABC...Come Play with Me

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Family
Event Details:

A themed playtime emphasizing pre-literacy games, activities, toys, and crafts. For families with children ages birth-5.

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

A themed playtime emphasizing pre-literacy games, activities, toys, and crafts. For families with children ages birth-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

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

Paradise Under Glass Cover

Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Elkton Conference Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"Paradise Under Glass" by Ruth KassingerThis is a Longwood Community Read program.

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

"Paradise Under Glass" by Ruth Kassinger

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.

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
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. (Repe...

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

Teen Lounge

Tuesday, May 6, 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 Cuisine: All Wrapped Up!

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Teens can learn to cook! Make an easy yet delicious chicken wrap using fresh ingredients. Grades 6-12.

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

Teens can learn to cook! Make an easy yet delicious chicken wrap using fresh ingredients. Grades 6-12.

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.

Are You Smarter than a Librarian?

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Bring your wit and trivia knowledge to see if you can beat our team of librarians in a variety of subjects including: literature, pop culture, food and sports. Grades 6-12.

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

Bring your wit and trivia knowledge to see if you can beat our team of librarians in a variety of subjects including: literature, pop culture, food and sports. 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.

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
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.

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Cooking
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
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.

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

Saving and Storing Seeds

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to harvest, clean, and store seeds so that you can economically grow your own garden year after year.This is a Longwood Community Read program.

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

Learn how to harvest, clean, and store seeds so that you can economically grow your own garden year after year.

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.

Teen Academy: Forensic Science

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn the history of forensice science and solve mini cases with science experiments. Grades 6-12.

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

Learn the history of forensice science and solve mini cases with science experiments. 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.

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
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 sc...

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

Manga & Anime Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton 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: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton 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.

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
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 ...

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

ABC...Come Play with Me

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Family
Event Details:

A themed playtime emphasizing pre-literacy games, activities and toys. For families with children ages birth-5.Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the program date.

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

A themed playtime emphasizing pre-literacy games, activities and toys. For families with children ages birth-5.

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.

Intermediate Word

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Word by learning how to use keyboard shortcuts, how to insert tables and images, and how to adjust page layout.

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

Expand your knowledge of Word by learning how to use keyboard shortcuts, how to insert tables and images, and how to adjust page layout.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

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

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Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"Evil Eye" by Etaf Rum

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

"Evil Eye" by Etaf Rum

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, May 13, 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.

Babysitter Basics: Kid-Friendly Snacks

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn to prepare kid-friendly snacks for young children. This program is part of the Babysitter Basics Series. Grades 6-12.

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

Learn to prepare kid-friendly snacks for young children. This program is part of the Babysitter Basics Series. Grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Risk

This program may have items present that could present an allergy risk. Please contact our staff for more information.
 

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Conference 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 Conference 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.

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
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 Communit...

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

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Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"The House in the Pines" by Ana Reyes

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

"The House in the Pines" by Ana Reyes

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.

Author Visit: Kent and Constance Hays Matsumoto

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History/Cultural
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet the coauthors of "Of White Ashes," a WWII historical novel inspired by their families' true stories. Join us to hear about their extensive research and the experiences of ordi...

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, History/Cultural
Required
Event Details:

Meet the coauthors of "Of White Ashes," a WWII historical novel inspired by their families' true stories. Join us to hear about their extensive research and the experiences of ordinary people who compel us to reflect on humanity's resilience.

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
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.

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
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 ...

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