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Gems Rock!

A 2024 CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
2024-06-25 11:00:00 2024-06-25 12:00:00 America/New_York Gems Rock! La Plata Branch -

Tuesday, June 25
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-25 11:00:00 2024-06-25 12:00:00 America/New_York Gems Rock! Come see museum-worthy gem specimens in this program! La Plata Branch -

Come see museum-worthy gem specimens in this program!

Come spend the morning learning about amethysts, rubies, emeralds, and other gems! Participants will have the opportunity to see and search for crystals in this fun and engaging program!

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

 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.

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Phone: 301-934-9001
Hours
Mon, Aug 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 25 Closed
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