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May 18, 2013
11:00am - 1:00pm
North East Branch
Informal meeting with others tracing their family history. Light refreshments. Registration required.
May 18, 2013
11:00am - 1:00pm
Mad Science of Delaware Presents...Spin, Pop, Boom!
Perryville Branch
Look, listen, and be amazed as Mad Science Delaware introduces a variety of chemistry and physics principles! For children in grades K-5. Registration required.
May 18, 2013
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween Scene Saturdays-Bubble Art
Cecilton Branch
Stop by the Cecilton Branch Library for Tween Scene Saturdays! On the third Saturday of every month we'll feature a different activity, ranging from crafts to science and engineering. Join us for one or all of them! For tweens in grades 4-7. Registration is required.
May 20, 2013
11:00am - 12:00pm
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 required.
May 20, 2013
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult Afternoon Book Discussion
Rising Sun Branch
"Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourtBooks available at the Rising Sun Branch
May 20, 2013
3:30pm - 4:15pm
North East Branch
CCPL's Book Hook group will be taking on YALSA's Teens' Top Ten award nominations in 2013! Our teens will receive advanced readers' copies of books prior to publication, review books they read throughout the year, and nominate favorites for YALSA's Teens' Top Ten award. Grades 6-11. Registration required.
May 20, 2013
4:30pm - 5:30pm
North East Branch
Bubble Art! Weather permitting, let's make paint bubbles explode on a canvas outside. All materials provided. Get creative pop by pop! Registration Required. Grades 6-11.
May 20, 2013
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Perryville Branch
Children are invited to come read to a specially trained therapy reading dog for a 15-minute session. For emergent or reluctant readers. Best-suited for grades K-3. Registration is required.
May 20, 2013
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chesapeake City Branch
If you are a writer who would like to improve your craft or just get started on a writing project, the library's Chesapeake Writers' Workshop meets monthly to give writers an opportunity to share and critique each other's work. We'll also be sharing craft ideas, tips for getting published, and some inspiration. Registration is required.
May 21, 2013
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Introduction to Microsoft WORD
North East Branch
This ninety minute course introduces the student to the basics of word processing using Microsoft's Word program. From the very first step on how to identify and utilize the tools to editing, saving and printing features. The student will leave the class with a basic understanding of how the program works and how to access it on their own from thei...
May 21, 2013
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Rising Sun Branch
Calling teen artists! Start a new project or bring one you're already working on. Supplies provided.
May 21, 2013
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chesapeake City Branch
Stop by the Chesapeake City Branch Library for Tween Tuesdays! On the third Tuesday of every month we'll feature a different activity, ranging from crafts to science and engineering. Join us for one or all of them! For tweens in grades 4-7. Registration is required. May's activity: Brain Games!
May 21, 2013
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Elkton Central Library
Learn how local scientist and author Dr. William Prins used different scientific studies, including the evaluation of flora and fauna, weather, volcano, and eclipse records, to prove the possibility of an ancient species of Indonesian people known as Homo florensiensis. Sponsored in partnership with the library, the Northeastern Maryland Technology...
May 22, 2013
10:30am - 11:30am
Rising Sun Branch
Family Time is a special parent/child workshop featuring 7 distinct learning centers. Children will enjoy 45 minutes of creative play followed by 10 minutes of active songs. Best for families with children ages birth to three years. Registration not required.
May 22, 2013
6:30pm - 7:10pm
Cosmic Adventures: Traveling Planetarium
Elkton Central Library
See the stars and discover deep space in the indoor planetarium brought to us by Cosmic Adventures. Space is extremely limited - only those registered may enter the planetarium. Grades K-6; registration required.
May 22, 2013
7:30pm - 8:10pm
Cosmic Adventures: Traveling Planetarium
Elkton Central Library
See the stars and discover deep space in the indoor planetarium brought to us by Cosmic Adventures. Space is extremely limited - only those registered may enter the planetarium. Grades K-6; registration required.
May 23, 2013
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Perryville Branch
CCPL's Book Hook program will be taking on YALSA's Teen's Top Ten award nominations in 2013! Our teens will receive advance readers' copies of books prior to publication, review books they read throughout the year, and nominate their favorites for YALSA's Teens' Top Ten award. Interested teens must speak to the Young Adult library staff at their br...
May 23, 2013
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Elkton Central Library
"Cecilwood: A Festival of Short Films" is Cecil County's mini version of the Academy Awards for local teens. Celebrate their creativity as we screen this year's best films! For more info on submitting a film, please call or go to our Teen page.
May 23, 2013
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services Evening Book Discussion
Perryville Branch
Join us at 7:00 for a discussion of "The Peach Keeper" by Sarah Addison Allen.
May 25, 2013
10:00am - 11:30am
Elkton Central Library
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 25, 2013
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rising Sun Branch
Catch the excitement of the Triple Crown! See "Secretariat" on the big screen. Diane Lane stars in this epic true story about housewife Penny Chenery Tweedy who, against all odds, takes charge of her ailing father's stables and takes the male-dominated horse racing industry by storm with her 1973 Triple Crown winner.Rated PG, geared toward adults...
