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CECIL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY’S

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June 2021

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To register for the program, visit any branch or visit: www.cecilcountylibrary.org/events/summer-reading

Children For Birth Entering Grade 5

Teens

For Ages 11 - 17

Adults

Keep track of each day that you read for at least 15 minutes this summer, and complete fun reading challenges. Participants may read on their own, or have someone read to them. For every 10 days of reading, earn a chance to win a Double Sided Standing Easel, a Water Table, an Artist Basket, or a Video Creator Camera with Green Screen.

Keep track of each day that you read for at least 30 minutes this summer, and complete fun reading challenges. For every 10 days of reading, earn a chance to win a $75 Visa Giftcard, an Artist Basket, or an Outdoor Game Set.

Challenge yourself this summer by completing 8 reading activities! For every reading challenge you complete, you will earn a chance to win a $50 Barnes & Noble Giftcard.

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Ch ild ren Registration is required & progam is virtual unless otherwise noted.

Tuesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 at 10:30 AM

StoryTime Online

Tuesdays, June 8 & 22 at 7 PM

PAWS for Reading: Online

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Join CCPL’s children’s librarians for a live StoryTime featuring music, rhymes, stories, and movement activities. For families with children ages birth-5.

Practice your reading skills by reading to a specially-trained therapy dog in a one-on-one online meeting space. Ages 4-11.

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RANCH LIBRARY B T S A E H T R O N E H AT T Interactive Area Designed to Spark the Imagination Idea Lab • Discovery Tables • Our Town Early Literacy Center www.cecilcountylibrary.org

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Teen s Registration is required & progam is virtual unless otherwise noted.

Tuesdays, June 1 & 15 at 4 PM

Wednesday, June 9 at 4 PM

Teens Give Back

Earn community service hours this spring with the Teens Give Back series!

Bring your creativity and work with other teens to develop a community project aimed at tobacco use prevention. In partnership with the Cecil County Health Department. Ages 11-17.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Have an active role in your library! Develop programs for your peers, discover new books, and complete art projects while earning volunteer hours. Grades 9-12.

The Teen Center

AT T H E N O R T H E A S T B R A N C H L I B R A RY Gaming Station • Teen Computers • Study Rooms

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A du lts Registration is required & progam is virtual unless otherwise noted.

Monday, June 7 at 6:30 PM

Wednesday, June 16 at 6:30 PM

Tuesday, June 22 at 1 PM

Author Visit: Nadia Hashimi

Join pediatrician-turned-novelist Nadia Hashimi as she discusses her latest novel, Sparks Like Stars. This compelling story follows an Afghan American woman as she returns to Kabul to learn the truth about her family and the tragedy that destroyed their lives.

Author Visit: Colleen Oakley

Best-selling fiction author Colleen Oakley discusses her new book, The Invisible Husband of Frick Island, an unforgettable love story about an eccentric community, a grieving widow, and an outsider who slowly learns that sometimes faith is more important than the facts.

Online Book Discussion: All Adults Here by Emma Straub

Join us for a discussion of All Adults Here

by Emma Straub. Call your local branch to reserve a copy of the book or use one of our digital resources.

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S e e n A ro un d the L ib rar y

Have you visited the library? Share pictures with us on Facebook and Instagram!

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Bu s i n e s s I nf o rmatio n C en ter

Registration is required & progam is virtual unless otherwise noted.

Email BIC@cecilcountylibrary.org to register for a program.

Wednesday, June 9 at 2 PM In-Person Program

Thursday, June 10 at 10:30 AM In-Person Program

Thursday, June 17 at 10:30 AM

Intro to Photoshop

Are you new to Adobe Illustrator but ready to learn the basics of graphic design? We’ve designed this course specifically for beginners. Learn about key Illustrator tools so you can start creating.

Intro to Adobe Illustrator

Are you new to Adobe Photoshop but ready to learn the basics of photo editing? We’ve designed this course specifically for beginners. Learn about key Photoshop tools so you can start editing.

How to Positively Manage Change in Your Business or Nonprofit

Change is unavoidable but managing it doesn’t have to be difficult. Learn the latest strategies and trends from Fahim Karim, an expert in change management and the owner of niche consulting company, Gear 2 Harvest.

JOIN THE BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTER ON FACEBOOK + INSTAGRAM @CecilLibrary_Business

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Visit our website to sign up for the Business Information Center newsletter.

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Bu s i n e s s I nf o rmatio n C en ter Wednesday, June 23 at 2 PM In-Person Program

Thursday, June 24 at 10:30 AM In-Person Program

Intermediate Photoshop

Designed for patrons who have attended our Intro to Adobe Illustrator program and those who already have basic knowledge of Illustrator. Get an in-depth look at key Adobe Illustrator tools so you can create more professional looking designs.

Intermediate Adobe Illustrator Designed for patrons who have attended our Intro to Adobe Photoshop program and those who already have basic knowledge of Photoshop. Get an indepth look at key Adobe Photoshop tools so you can create more professional looking photos.

VIRTUAL BUSINESS MEETINGS

S c h e d u l e a Zo o m o r p h o n e a p p o i n t m e n t with our business librarians!

Email BIC@cecilcountylibrary.org to schedule an appointment.

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Put these items on hold through our catalog.

Staff Pick

Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers

Porter has reached the end of her meticulous life “ Grace plan. She just graduated top of her class with a doctorate in

astronomy but when a job opportunity blows up in her face, she takes to Las Vegas as a graduation gift. Little did she know that she would come home a married woman after a wild Vegas night. With no direction left, Grace moves in with her wife for the summer, not only to get to know this mysterious woman but to also figure out what is next in her quickly crumbling life.

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H o u r s & L o catio ns Cecilton Branch

Phone: (410) 275-1091 Monday - Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM Saturday: Closed

Chesapeake City Branch

Perryville Branch

Phone: (410) 996-6070 Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Phone: (410) 996-1134

Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM Friday: Closed Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Elkton Branch

Port Deposit Branch

This location is temporarily closed. Please call the Perryville Branch for assistance at (410) 996-6070.

Phone: (410) 996-5600 Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM

North East Branch

Phone: (410) 996-6269

Rising Sun Branch

Phone: (410) 658-4025 Phone: (410) 398-2706 Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM

For online assistance, send an email to Ask@CecilCountyLibrary.org www.cecilcountylibrary.org

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