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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
:

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.

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.

Preschool Art: Ballet with Cecil Dancenter

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Birth to Five
:

Twirl into the library for a story and beginner ballet class, led by Cecil Dancenter. Participants will leave with a take-home craft kit.  Ages 3-5.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

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

Twirl into the library for a story and beginner ballet class, led by Cecil Dancenter. Participants will leave with a take-home craft kit.  Ages 3-5.

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.

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
:

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.

Art Lab: Bookend Decorating

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
:

Use your creativity to decorate bookends. Some bookends will be showcased in the teen area. Grades 6-12.

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

Use your creativity to decorate bookends. Some bookends will be showcased in the teen area. 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.

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
:

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.

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.

Art Lab: Clay Creations

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

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.

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
:

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.

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.

Pressed Flower Suncatchers

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
:

Learn about MD wildflowers and make a pressed flower suncatcher or bookmark. Grades 4-8. 

A Longwood Community Read program.

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

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

Learn about MD wildflowers and make a pressed flower suncatcher or bookmark. Grades 4-8. 

A Longwood Community Read program.

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Drop-In Art- Color Our World

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North East Outdoor Terrace at North East Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
:

Kick off our Summer Reading theme "Color Our World." Create a variety of art projects including painting, drawing, and crayon making. Play outdoor games, enjoy an ice pop, and take a photo with our green screen.

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Outdoor Terrace
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Art
Required
Event Details:

Kick off our Summer Reading theme "Color Our World." Create a variety of art projects including painting, drawing, and crayon making. Play outdoor games, enjoy an ice pop, and take a photo with our green screen.

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Creator Open House- Color Our World

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Perryville Meeting Room at Perryville Branch
Program Type:
Art, Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
:

Kick off Summer Reading with art, science, and technology activities that Color Our World--the 2025 Summer Reading theme! Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Required
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Kick off Summer Reading with art, science, and technology activities that Color Our World--the 2025 Summer Reading theme! Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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.

Teen Summer Reading Kickoff- Drop-In Art Lab: Color Our World

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
:

Kick off Summer Reading with a drop-in art program and use your creativity to "Color Our World." Make various art projects including painting, zine-making, and wearable art. Summer Reading t-shirts provided while supplies last.

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

Kick off Summer Reading with a drop-in art program and use your creativity to "Color Our World." Make various art projects including painting, zine-making, and wearable art. Summer Reading t-shirts provided while supplies last.

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: Summer Reading Kickoff

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Art, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
:

Help prepare and host a Summer Reading event for kids. Set up, instruct, and clean up to earn 3 service learning hours. Grades 6-12.

Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Art, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Help prepare and host a Summer Reading event for kids. Set up, instruct, and clean up 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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Messy Art Day

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Art, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
:

Kick off Summer Reading with a fun, hands-on program where children can explore their creativity through a variety of messy art stations. Finish the day with an ice pop. Ages 3-11.

Children are encouraged to dress in old clothes. 

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

Kick off Summer Reading with a fun, hands-on program where children can explore their creativity through a variety of messy art stations. Finish the day with an ice pop. Ages 3-11.

Children are encouraged to dress in old clothes. 

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Community Banner

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Art, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
:

Help decorate and add your signature to our Summer Reading banner and sign up for Summer Reading! For families with children and teens of all ages. 

Summer Reading t-shirts provided while supplies last.

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

Help decorate and add your signature to our Summer Reading banner and sign up for Summer Reading! For families with children and teens of all ages. 

Summer Reading t-shirts provided while supplies last.

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.