Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Reptile World

Reptile World

A 2024 CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!

2024-06-18 14:00:00 2024-06-18 15:00:00 America/New_York Reptile World Potomac Branch -

Tuesday, June 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-18 14:00:00 2024-06-18 15:00:00 America/New_York Reptile World Come learn about reptiles in this neat program! Potomac Branch -

Come learn about reptiles in this neat program!

Come spend an afternoon an interesting selection of live, large, colorful, and gentle reptiles from all over the world! Participants can learn what reptiles are, what makes them different from birds and mammals, and how important they are in our environment, as well as information about general reptile characteristics, adaptation, and their importance in the food chain!

This program is a ticketed event. Tickets will be handed out one hour prior to the event's start time.


About the Presenter:


Michael  Shwedick is the founder and director of Reptile World, Inc., the home of one of the country's largest private reptile collections.  He has developed a fascinating, educational program combining a talent for speaking, with the skill for handling large and sometimes dangerous reptiles in a safe, non-threatening manner.  Since 1970, Michael has introduced America to the fascinating world of reptiles.


The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Charles County Public Library.

Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

Potomac Branch

Phone: 301-375-7375

Hours
Skip Opening Hours widget
We're closed Tuesday November 03 due to CLOSED: ELECTION DAY
Mon, Nov 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 03 Closed
(CLOSED: ELECTION DAY)
Wed, Nov 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 08 Closed

About the library

Upcoming events

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Wed, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join fellow teens for thoughtful discussions about compelling nonfiction books and the real stories behind them.

Tue, Nov 10, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Nov 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for our monthly STEM Club where we will experiment, explore, and learn while having fun exploring the principles of science, technology, engineering, and math!
This event is full

Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
We're putting away technology and connecting with ourselves by creating with our hands. Come in to paint your own mini masterpiece!

Thu, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Discover the world of art through hands-on creativity and fascinating stories about the artists and techniques that have shaped it.
This event is full

Tue, Nov 17, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Nov 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ready to pick up a crochet hook for the first time? Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to the art of crochet and learn the basics you need to get started.

Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
From famous painters to exciting art styles and techniques, every month offers a new artistic adventure!

Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Need book suggestions or looking for your child's next favorite series?

Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discover practical ways AI can help with planning, writing, and everyday tasks while exploring when human judgment is still essential.

Sat, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Need one-on-one computer assistance?

Sat, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Need one-on-one computer assistance?

Tue, Nov 24, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Nov 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Nov 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Dec 01, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Dec 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Dec 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
We're putting away technology and connecting with ourselves by creating with our hands. Come in to paint your own mini masterpiece!

Wed, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join fellow teens for thoughtful discussions about compelling nonfiction books and the real stories behind them.