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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, Mar 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 Closed
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