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Events at Cecil County Public Library

  • Tuesday, June 26, 2018

    Movers & Groovers

    Elkton Central Library

    10:15am - 11:00am

    A dynamic class filled with music, rhymes, stories, and movement activities for children ages 2 - 3.5 years with a caregiver. "Stay and Play" afterwards.

  • Tuesday, June 26, 2018

    Movers & Groovers

    Elkton Central Library

    11:15am - 12:00pm

    A dynamic class filled with music, rhymes, stories, and movement activities for children ages 2 - 3.5 years with a caregiver. "Stay and Play" afterwards.

  • Wednesday, June 27, 2018

    We Kids Rock

    Elkton Central Library

    1:30pm - 2:15pm

    Mr. Bill Currier will have the little ones rockin' and rollin' in this lively, interactive musical program. For families with children ages 2-6.

  • Thursday, June 28, 2018

    Mike Rose: Magic & Music & Stu…

    Elkton Central Library

    10:30am - 11:30am

    Impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy themed around music, sound, and noises. Ages 6-11.

  • Thursday, June 28, 2018

    On My Own

    Chesapeake City Branch

    1:00pm - 1:45pm

    A theme-based class where children ages 3.5 to 5 explore their world through stories, songs, and learning activities. Children attend independently. A craft will be provided.

  • Thursday, June 28, 2018

    On My Own

    Elkton Central Library

    1:30pm - 2:30pm

    A theme-based class where children ages 3 ½ - 5 explore their world through stories, songs, and learning activities. Children attend independently, and then caregivers join children at the end for a craft.

  • Thursday, July 5, 2018

    On My Own

    Chesapeake City Branch

    1:00pm - 1:45pm

    A theme-based class where children ages 3.5 to 5 explore their world through stories, songs, and learning activities. Children attend independently. A craft will be provided.

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