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Book Discussion

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Paradise Under Glass" by Ruth Kassinger

This is a Longwood Community Read program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Discussion

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Perryville Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Paradise Under Glass" by Ruth Kassinger

This is a Longwood Community Read program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

LEGO® Birdhouses

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary
Perryville Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Nature Explorers: Seeds at Brantwood Park

11:00am - 12:00pm
Elementary, Family
Bookmobile
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Elementary, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the CCPL Bookmobile for a nature-based activity focusing on seeds at Brantwood Park. For families with children ages 5-11.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Landscape Blunders

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Rising Sun Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Succulent Savvy

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elementary, Middle School
Rising Sun Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Botany in Brandywine

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Elkton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Longwood Gardens, Historic Treasure

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Perryville Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Cultural
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Discussion

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Elkton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Kids' Academy: Bee Hotels

11:00am - 12:00pm
Elementary
Perryville Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saving and Storing Seeds

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Rising Sun Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Fairytale Gardens

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elementary, Middle School, Family
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Bee Hotels

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary
Perryville Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the native bees of Maryland and how you can help support them. Ages 6-11. (Repeat of program offered on May 6th 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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Pressed Flower Suncatchers

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary, Middle School
Cecilton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Art
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Plant Exchange

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Rising Sun Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring in a plant to exchange with fellow gardening enthusiasts and take home something new for your own backyard.

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Nature Explorers: Seeds at North East Community Park

11:00am - 12:00pm
Elementary, Family
Bookmobile
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Elementary, Family
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join the CCPL Bookmobile for a nature-based activity focusing on seeds at North East Park. For families with children ages 5-11.

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.

This event is in the "Birth to Five" group.

Preschool Science: Vegetable Gardens

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth to Five
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Plant a mini vegetable garden and learn how vegetables grow! Ages 3-6.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Plant Exchange

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Elkton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring in a plant to exchange with fellow gardening enthusiasts and take home something new for your own backyard.

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.