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Kids' Academy: LEGO® Birdhouses

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Bring your creativity and make a bird house out of LEGO® bricks!Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11. (Repeat program...

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

Bring your creativity and make a bird house out of LEGO® bricks!

Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11. (Repeat program offered on April 16th 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.

Full STEAM Ahead!

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five
Event Details:

Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for ages 20 months - early 4's. Siblings welcome.To attend multiple session...

Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for ages 20 months - early 4's. 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.

STEAM Lab: Solar Cars

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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, participants will explore renewable and non-renewable energy, then use their knowledge of solar energy to build ...

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, participants will explore renewable and non-renewable energy, then use their knowledge of solar energy to build and race student-created solar cars.

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 7, 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.

Full STEAM Ahead!

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five
Event Details:

Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for ages 20 months - early 4's. Siblings welcome.To attend multiple session...

Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for ages 20 months - early 4's. 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.

STEAM Lab: Solar Cars

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

A monthly STEAM-themed educational activity. Ages 6-11. This month, participants will explore renewable and non-renewable energy, then use their knowledge of solar energy to build ...

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

A monthly STEAM-themed educational activity. Ages 6-11. This month, participants will explore renewable and non-renewable energy, then use their knowledge of solar energy to build and race student-created solar cars.

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.

Bluebirds and Hummingbirds of Maryland

Bluebirds & Hummingbirds of Maryland

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bluebirds and hummingbirds are some of Marylanders' favorite feathered neighbors and feeder guests. Come learn a little more about their habitat, habits, behavioral quirks and cons...

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

Bluebirds and hummingbirds are some of Marylanders' favorite feathered neighbors and feeder guests.

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: Maryland Turtles

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

In celebration of Earth Month, let's talk about turtles! Learn about the turtles important to the state of Maryland, what we can do to help them, and what makes them special. Grade...

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

In celebration of Earth Month, let's talk about turtles! Learn about the turtles important to the state of Maryland, what we can do to help them, and what makes them special. 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.

Intro to Google Workspace

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use Google Workspace, including how to utilize Google Drive Cloud Storage and Google Docs. 

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

Learn how to use Google Workspace, including how to utilize Google Drive Cloud Storage and Google Docs. 

Teen Tech: Video Game Design with Robomasterminds

Monday, April 14, 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.

Iron Hill Science Center Presents: Exploring Birds & Owl Pellets

Tuesday, April 15, 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:

Explore the captivating world of eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls, and dissect an owl pellet! Grades 4-8.Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

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

Explore the captivating world of eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls, and dissect an owl pellet! 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.

Intro to Bay-Wise: Better Water Quality Through Smarter Gardening

Intro to Bay-Wise: Better Water Quality Through Smarter Gardening

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Cecil County Master Gardeners to learn how you can maintain your own landscape to protect local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. This is a University of Maryland Extensio...

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

Join the Cecil County Master Gardeners to learn how you can maintain your own landscape to protect local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. This is a University of Maryland Extension homeowner's education program.

Full STEAM Ahead!

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five
Event Details:

Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for ages 20 months - early 4's. Siblings welcome.To attend multiple session...

Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for ages 20 months - early 4's. 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.

LEGO® Birdhouses

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Bring your creativity and make a bird house out of LEGO® bricks! Ages 6-11. (Repeat of program offered on April 1st at 11:00 a.m.)This program is part of the Longwood Community Rea...

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

Bring your creativity and make a bird house out of LEGO® bricks! Ages 6-11. (Repeat of program offered on April 1st at 11:00 a.m.)

This program is part of the Longwood Community Read.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

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

Just Dance Tournament

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Bring the moves to compete against your friends in Just Dance. Grades 6-12.

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

Bring the moves to compete against your friends in Just Dance. 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 Tech: Video Game Design with Robomasterminds

Monday, April 21, 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.

Full STEAM Ahead!

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
Age Group:
Birth to Five
Event Details:

Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for ages 20 months - early 4's. Siblings welcome.To attend multiple session...

Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for ages 20 months - early 4's. 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.

DIY Landscape Blunders

DIY Landscape Blunders

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

From planning to pruning, there are many mistakes that can be made when it comes to landscaping. Learn pro tips from the Cecil County Master Gardeners to avoid some of the most com...

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

From planning to pruning, there are many mistakes that can be made when it comes to landscaping. Learn pro tips from the Cecil County Master Gardeners to avoid some of the most common landscape blunders.

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.Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.A Longwoo...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.