Calendar
May 21, 2012
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult Afternoon Book Discussion
Rising Sun Branch
Join us for a discussion of "Remarkable Creatures" by Tracie Chevalier. Pick up a copy at the Rising Sun Branch Library.
May 21, 2012
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Perryville Branch
Stories and activities for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional school settings. Activities may include stories, science and crafts. Best for grades K - 2. Registration requested.
May 21, 2012
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cecilton Branch
Listen to stories and songs, then enjoy a snack while watching a ‘narrated' movie on the big screen. For ages 4-8; registration required.
May 21, 2012
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Perryville Branch
Gain confidence and skills by reading by reading to a dog! Children enjoy one on one reading sessions with a specially trained and certified therapy reading dog. Good readers, beginning readers and especially children with reading challenges can come pet a dog while they read in the library! Registration required.
May 21, 2012
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elkton Central Branch
A ninety minute course that introduces the student to the basics of the Internet - starting with it's origins and then covering the basic components and use of a web browser. The course concludes with an introduction to web searching.Prerequisites: Keyboard and mouse abilities
May 21, 2012
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Good Times in the Good Old Days
Chesapeake City Branch
How did your grandparents have fun in the olden days? This program will show that prior to the electronic toys there were many recreational opportunities. Also, the proximity of Cecil County to larger urban areas made it a mecca for many outdoor activities for visitors as well as the residents. Registration is required.
May 21, 2012
7:00pm - 8:00pm
North East Branch
"The Linen Queen" by Patricia Falvey. Registration required.
May 22, 2012
2:00pm - 4:00pm
North East Branch
"Hope & Glory" on the big screen, starring Sebastian Rice-Edwards and Geraldine Muir. A little gem of a movie: the Blitz and family life in wartime London, as seen through the eyes of a young boy, full of hardship, danger and even laughter. (PG-13) Popcorn provided.
May 22, 2012
6:00pm - 8:00pm
North East Branch
"Hope & Glory" on the big screen, starring Sebastian Rice-Edwards and Geraldine Muir. A little gem of a movie: the Blitz, and family life in wartime London, seen through the eyes of a young boy-- full of hardship, danger, and even laughter. Popcorn provided. Call or stop by to register.
May 22, 2012
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cecilton Branch
Join us to discuss "The Life of Elizabeth I" (first half) by Alison Weir.
May 22, 2012
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chesapeake City Branch
Not Your Mother's Book Club: a book discussion group for adults who read Young Adult material. Love Twilight? Read The Hunger Games in one night? Then this is the group for you! Read and discuss other popular Young Adult titles. Light refreshments provided. Registration is required. May's title is "The Name of the Star" by Maureen Johnson.
May 22, 2012
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkton Central Branch
You won't want to miss this literary event with award winning author Cathy Gohlke, who will discuss what it's like to be a writer and how she came to write her latest book "Promise Me This," a dramatic and heart-wrenching tale set amidst the sinking of the Titanic. Copies of "Promise Me This" will be available for purchase at the event and refres...
May 22, 2012
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Science Cafe Presents "GIS: What It Is and How to Use It"
Perryville Branch
Geography is a science that enables us to understand the world around us and find out where things are, and how and why they got there. A Geographic Information System (GIS) combines software, hardware, and data to help us solve all sorts of problems through maps that connect the where with the what. Kierran Sutherland, GIS Specialist for the Cent...
May 24, 2012
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Perryville Branch
"Wii" want you to come ROCK out with some Guitar Hero! Join your friends for our last Wii Gaming Tournament of the school year! Prizes awarded to the top finishers. For students in grades 6-12. Refreshments provided; Registration required.
May 24, 2012
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Perryville Branch
Please join us for our monthly book discussion. This month we will be discussing "Sarah's Key" by Tatiana de Rosnay.
May 26, 2012
10:00am - 11:30am
Elkton Central Branch
A ninety minute course. The first part of the class focuses upon the basic components and operation of a computer. The second part works on learning in-depth mouse techniques, using a mouse tutorial. The class ends with a short introduction to the library's web site.No Prerequisite.
May 28, 2012
7:00pm - 7:00pm
All Branches
Cecil County Public Library will be closed for Memorial Day