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500 by Five Celebration!
2025-06-13 10:30:00 2025-06-13 11:30:00 America/New_York 500 by Five Celebration! Potomac Branch -

Friday, June 13
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-06-13 10:30:00 2025-06-13 11:30:00 America/New_York 500 by Five Celebration! Whether you are just starting, just completed, or are still on your 500 by Five journey, we want celebrate your child for being part of our 500 by Five program! Potomac Branch -

Whether you are just starting, just completed, or are still on your 500 by Five journey, we want celebrate your child for being part of our 500 by Five program!

At this event, you can expect the following:

  • A special Story Time!
  • Fun activities like making a special crown!
  • Photo op with your favorite children's librarian & our 500 by Five photo station!
  • Recognition for children starting the 500 by Five journey!
  • Recognition for children who've made progress in their 500 by Five reading booklet!
  • And of course... prizes!

Registration is required. We ask that children (500 by Five participants) register for the event (parents do not need to register). Please reach out to youthservices@ccplonline.org for any questions! 

Please note: This program will take place when our library is normally closed in our Meeting Room on the lower level of the library. Doors will open at 9:45am. Items will not be available for check out during this time. 

More information for our 500 by Five reading program can be found on our 500 by Five webpage.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Learning Challenge |

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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
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We're closed Friday July 04 due to CLOSED: INDEPENDENCE DAY
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Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(CLOSED: INDEPENDENCE DAY)
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed
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