October 2nd, 2025
October 2025: Your monthly update on events and programs at the Library
9/30/25
Checking in from one of our library study rooms— reminder that study rooms are available at the Perryville, North East, and Elkton branches. They’re the perfect quiet spots to focus and get work done!
Since we’re now a month into the school year, I want to highlight an amazing resource:
Student Virtual Library Cards. What is a Student Virtual Library Card? It’s a partnership between Cecil County Public Library and Cecil County Public Schools that gives every CCPS student access to library services using their student ID—both in-person at any branch and online through our website. What can students do with it: Borrow up to 5 items fine-free, download ebooks and audiobooks, access test prep and college planning resources and get research, homework, and project help. It’s truly
the ultimate back-to-school tool!
Upcoming Programs for Kids & Families
Chesapeake Children’s Museum Presents: Hispanic Heritage Month Stories & Crafts
Tuesday, October 8 | Cecilton Community Center
Enjoy interactive folk tales in English and Spanish, then make traditional Mexican crafts such as a God’s Eye, yarn art, and DIY maracas.Presented by the Chesapeake Children’s Museum.
Graphic Novel Book Discussion
Tuesday, October 22 | North East Branch
Join us for a fun discussion and activities around this month’s selection, Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke. Free copies are available for all those registered.
Boo! Spooky STEM Lab
Wednesday, October 30 | Rising Sun Branch
See science in action with a bubbling chemical reaction that makes a ghost grow before your eyes! Then, craft your own glowing pet ghost to light up the night.
For Teens:
The Science Guys: Spooky Science Show
Monday, October 14 | Chesapeake City Branch
Get ready for some hands-on Halloween fun with the Science Guys of Baltimore! Discover the secrets behind thick, eerie fog, learn how to mimic the call of a screeching owl, mix bubbling potions, test your brain with optical illusions, and so much more.
PAWS for People: Teen De-Stress Event
Monday, October 28 | North East Branch
Need a break? Come hang out in the Teen Room and meet a PAWS for People therapy dog! Spending time with these furry friends is a great way to relax and boost your mental health.
And for Adults…
Music for Lafayette: A Bicentennial Concert with David & Ginger Hildebrand
Tuesday, October 1 | Elkton Branch
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of General Lafayette’s grand U.S. tour with renowned music historians David & Ginger Hildebrand. Enjoy a concert of songs, dance tunes, and marches from 18th- and 19th-century America. The Hildebrands will also share the stories behind their historic instruments, including the harpsichord, hammered dulcimer, violin, and Spanish & English guitars.
How the Space Shuttle Won the Cold War
Monday, October 7 | Perryville Branch
We all know the Apollo missions shaped the Cold War, but the early space shuttle also played a surprising—and sometimes secret—role in geopolitics. Discover how it influenced nuclear treaties, secret satellites, anti-spaceship lasers, and even a Soviet copycat. This virtual presentation will be led by David Hitt from NASA Engages.
Living History: Edgar Allan Poe
Monday, October 21 | Elkton Branch
Step into the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe. Living historian Bob Gleason from the American Historical Theatre will bring the master of macabre to life in a captivating performance. Perfect for the spooky season!
We have one big event coming up at the Perryville Branch!
Fall Fest Saturday, October 25 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
It’s fall in Perryville so come out for a community friendly event for all ages! Join us for Touch-A-Truck with large vehicles, Halloween Hijinks puppet shows, live music, raffle prizes, decorate your own bookend, and other fun activities with community partners and library staff.
Also, an exciting new exhibit opens tomorrow at the North East Branch and will be on display throughout October. Presented by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the exhibition explores key events of the Cold War. From 1945 to 1991, the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR) vied for global influence and power.
Want to register for programs or see all our upcoming events? Visit www.cecilcountylibrary.org
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