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Summer Reading & Learning Program June 1 - August 15
North East Crab Crawl, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 11AM-4:30PM
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Through philanthropy and advocacy we seek to inspire a culture of giving which will enhance and support our award-winning library system here in Cecil County, MD.

Discover our philanthropic objectives and development programs made possible by public support, which provides supplemental funding to CCPL which is otherwise not available through the traditional funding provided by county or state government. Be a part of the movement!

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What's New on the Website:

Elkton Branch Library Renovation and Transformation

This long-awaited renovation is set to begin in late August, with the Branch closing at 5pm on Saturday, August 29. A temporary pop-up Library will open Tuesday, September 15th at 228 South Bridge Street, near Pat’s Pizza, in Elkton. For more information, visit our Elkton Updates Page, visit the Elkton Branch, and subscribe to our digital newsletter, the Library LINK here.

Crab Crawl

The Crab Crawl is hosted in downtown North East, the 2nd Saturday of September every year. Event tickets feature delicious crab dishes at 5 participating restaurants. Restaurants may be visited in any order between 11 and 4:30 pm. Hundreds of attendees walk along Main Street in between visiting the restaurants. Tickets are on sale at www.crabcrawl.org.

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