November 23rd, 2025
December 2025: Your monthly update on events and programs at the Library
11/20/25 – Cecil TV – Naomi Copenhaver, Perryville Library Branch Manager
Checking in from our Rising Sun branch! If you haven’t had a chance to visit this location of CCPL yet, add it to your list. The branch offers an incredible collection of books, along with computer access, quiet spaces, and a meeting room available for patrons to use.
New Initiative
Ready, Set, Read! – I’d like to start by highlighting a new initiative we just launched at all the branches, our Ready, Set, Read! Backpacks. These are themed backpacks with books, games, and activities designed to help children develop and practice their reading skills.
Ways to Serve Others at CCPL
Cecil Serves: Volunteer Fair – On December 2nd at the North East Library, explore new ways to make a difference in your community at the Cecil Serves Volunteer Fair. Meet representatives from a wide range of organizations looking for volunteers to support their missions. For more information, please call 410-996-8416.
CCPL Food Drive – We are also collecting food donations at all CCPL branches now through December 6th. Community members are encouraged to donate unopened, non-perishable food items or personal hygiene products to any branch. They will be used to support local food pantries.
Upcoming Programs for Kids & Families
Family Concert: Mr. Jon and Friends
December 2 | Rising Sun
Join multiple Parents’ Choice Award winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for a musical comedy concert for the whole family. In this interactive show, Mr. Jon & his silly friend George the Monkey will have you laughing and dancing along to the music.
Eric Energy: The Holiday Slime Show
December 3 | Cecilton Community Center
Explore the science of slime, with a holiday twist! Learn about atoms, molecules, and polymers from scientist Eric Energy.
Holiday Piñatas
December 20 | Perryville
¡Feliz Navidad! Piñatas are part of many Mexican celebrations, including Christmas and New Year’s. Together as a family, make a holiday pinata to add to your festivities this winter!
Upcoming Programs for Teens
Teens Give Back for the Holidays
December 2 & 4 | Rising Sun
Earn service learning hours while helping the library prepare and host a holiday event for kids.
Teen Cuisine: Hot Chocolate Through the Ages
December 16 | Elkton
Learn about the origins of hot chocolate, how it evolved through the ages, and taste some of the very first recipes!
Upcoming Programs for Adults
Drop-In Tech Help
December 8 | Perryville
Drop-In Tech Help is open for any and all basic technology questions. Help with computer skills, Microsoft Office questions and basic phone and tablet questions.
First State Ringers
December 13 | Elkton
Celebrate the season with a holiday musical performance by the First State Ringers handbell choir.
What Have You Been Reading?
Several Dates and Times throughout December | Elkton, Perryville, Rising Sun and Cecilton
Chat about what books you’ve enjoyed lately and discover new titles for your TBR (To Be Read) list.
How to Get All the Details
Want to register for programs or see all our upcoming events? Visit www.cecilcountylibrary.org
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