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

Teen Lounge

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle School, High School
Perryville Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by to play games, do art projects, and try out new tech! Walk-ins welcome. Grades 6-12.

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

Art Lab: Bookend Decorating

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Middle School, High School
Elkton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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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.

Full STEAM Ahead!

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to Five
Perryville Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: Art, Science & Technology, StoryTime
Registration 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.

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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.

Family StoryTime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth to Five
Cecilton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration 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.

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

PAWS for Reading

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Birth to Five, Elementary
Perryville Branch
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog. Ages 4-11.

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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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family StoryTime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth to Five, Family
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Family
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration 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.

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

Family StoryTime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth to Five, Family
Elkton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Family
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration 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.

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

Family StoryTime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth to Five
Rising Sun Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration 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.

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.

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.

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 "Birth to Five" group.

Play & Learn

10:00am - 10:45am
Birth to Five
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Birth to Five" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Bookmobile at YMCA's Healthy Kids Day

10:00am - 12:00pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Bookmobile
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.

This event is in the "Birth to Five" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Taste of India

10:00am - 1:00pm
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
North East Branch
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.

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

Teen Tech: Video Game Design with Robomasterminds

3:15pm - 4:45pm
Middle School, High School
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration 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.

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.

Tween Academy: First Aid Basics & CPR with The Coulter Group

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary, Middle School
Elkton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration 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.

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

We're Going on a Fairy Hunt!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth to Five
Chesapeake City Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Canva

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Digital Media Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration 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.

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

Teen Lounge

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle School, High School
Perryville Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Perryville Branch
Room: Perryville Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Registration 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.

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

Teen Lounge

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle School, High School
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Registration 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.

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

Starlight StoryTime

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Birth to Five, Family
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Family
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration 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.

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 "Birth to Five" group.

Family StoryTime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth to Five
Cecilton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration 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.