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Discovery Lab Demo Days

@ La Plata Branch!

2025-01-31 13:00:00 2025-01-31 15:00:00 America/New_York Discovery Lab Demo Days La Plata Branch -

Friday, January 31
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-31 13:00:00 2025-01-31 15:00:00 America/New_York Discovery Lab Demo Days Come learn about the Discovery Lab mobile vehicle! La Plata Branch -

Come learn about the Discovery Lab mobile vehicle!

Come discover what the Charles County Public Library's Discovery Lab has to offer! Participants are welcome to come aboard, use the lab's equipment, and learn what services it has for the community! This mobile lab’s mission is to bring technology to our patrons by visiting them in their communities, including things like computers, laptops, tablets, hotspots, printers, gaming equipment, STEM/STEAM activities/games, 3D printer, 3D printer pens, charging station, camera equipment, supplies for science, technology, engineering, art and math projects (take and make kits, project kits), and more!

During this visit, the lab will have the Meta Quest 2 VR headset available for use. This is a drop-in program with no registration required.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Mobile Library | Community Engagement |

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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.

La Plata Branch

Phone: 301-934-9001

Hours
Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 Closed

About the library

Upcoming events

Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, May 08, 9:00am - 9:20am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, May 08, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, May 08, 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

Thu, May 08, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
In May we will discuss "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride. Recommended for ages 18+. Social time is from 6:30 - 6:45; book discussion runs from 6:45 - 7:45.

Fri, May 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
This program is intended for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for our monthly Sensory Social where we will explore various activities specially cultivated for sensory seeking youth.

Thu, May 15, 9:00am - 9:20am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Fri, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us for our monthly needlework and fiber arts club! Work on your projects and socialize with your fellow crafty community members.

Mon, May 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Get your hands dirty and your green thumb ready! In this fun, hands-on program, kids and tweens will plant seeds in recycled pots to start their very own indoor herb garden.

Tue, May 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Get hands-on experience with the latest technology and let us show you how SkillMill can help you achieve your personal and career goals.

Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for our monthly Advanced STEM Club where we will experiment, explore, and learn while having fun exploring the principles of science, technology, engineering, and math!

Thu, May 22, 9:00am - 9:20am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children! This is a Spark! Places of Innovation Program.

Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, May 28, 5:30pm - 5:50pm
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Join us for Evening Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, May 29, 9:00am - 9:20am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, May 29, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, May 29, 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Jun 02, All day
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Mon, Jun 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kick off Pride Month with a fun and creative bracelet-making event at the library!

Tue, Jun 03, All day
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, Jun 04, All day
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