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Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!
2025-02-01 00:00:00 2025-02-01 23:59:00 America/New_York Black History Month Scavenger Hunt All Branches -

Saturday, February 01
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-02-01 00:00:00 2025-02-01 23:59:00 America/New_York Black History Month Scavenger Hunt Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL! All Branches -

Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Join us throughout February for a Black History Month Scavenger Hunt designed for all ages at the La Plata, PD Brown, Potomac, and Waldorf West branches. Explore the library, discover fascinating facts about 16 historical figures who shaped history, and deepen your knowledge about their incredible contributions.

Participants will receive a scavenger hunt sheet to guide their journey and uncover clues hidden throughout the library. This engaging activity is perfect for individuals and families alike. Complete the scavenger hunt and earn a special Black History Month sticker as a prize!

Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the front desk of any branch and start exploring!

Celebrate, learn, and honor Black history with this fun and educational scavenger hunt. We can’t wait to see you there!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | 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.

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Upcoming events

Mini Pride Flag Party
Mon, Jun 16, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Mon, Jun 16, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jun 16, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Celebrate Juneteenth - Community Mural Project
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Plata Branch
Join us in honoring Juneteenth with a powerful display of art, history, and community!
Mobile Mondays: Fun on the Story Trail - Pisgah Park
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Pop-Up Library services include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, printer/copier services, 500by5 starter kits and materials for check out
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Things That Go Boom! with Mad Science of DC - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come have an explosive good time with Mad Science of DC!
Adult Computer Class: Google Workspace
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for an adult computer class that will focus on Google Workspace
Registration is now closed
Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program] - Virtual & In Person at the Potomac Branch
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Potomac Branch
Join us either online or in person for an evening of crocheting, knitting, and socializing with other beginning and advanced crafters.
Come Have a Yarn Ball! - Knit & Crochet @ Waldorf West Branch
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a project that will benefit the Waldorf community! If you don't know how to knit or crochet, don't worry, we can teach you! BYO materials encouraged, some yarn will be provided by staff.
Juneteenth Poetry Reading w/ Alyshia "Mocha Goddess" Bradley
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Juneteenth with poet Alyshia "Mocha Goddess" Bradley as she reads from her collections and shares works by influential Black authors in an evening of powerful storytelling and reflection.
Mini Pride Flag Party
Tue, Jun 17, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Tue, Jun 17, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jun 17, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Meet Me @ the Library
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
This program is intended for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Mobile Library: Nanjemoy Community Center - Draw it Forward!
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Balloon-Powered Car Challenge: Design, Build, Race! - a Spark! Places of Innovation Program
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Get your creativity in gear and get ready to race into an afternoon of high-speed fun! Have you ever dreamed of designing your own car? Now's your chance to make it a reality without an engine!
This event is full
Kids Craftapalooza
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for an hour of hands-on fun as we bring back some of the best crafts from previous children's story times and programs!
SkillMill Demonstration Day - @ La Plata!
Tue, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
La Plata Branch
Get hands-on experience with the latest technology and let us show you how SkillMill can help you achieve your personal and career goals.
Uncle Ty-Rone the Kids Comedian! - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come laugh and learn with Uncle Ty-Rone and his ventriloquppets!
Mini Pride Flag Party
Wed, Jun 18, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Wed, Jun 18, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Mobile Library: La Plata Farmers Market - Draw it Forward!
Wed, Jun 18, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jun 18, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
DIY Suncatchers
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Kick off the summer with a fun and creative craft - making your very own faux stained glass suncatcher!
Reptile World - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
Come learn about and meet all sorts of cool reptiles!
So You Want to Be a Librarian? - Tween Edition
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Tweens! Do you have what it takes to be a librarian?
LEGO Spike Essentials Building Session - a Spark! Places of Innovation Program
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Join us for an afternoon of LEGO building and STEM!
This event is full
So You Want to Be a Librarian? - Teen Edition
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you have what it takes to be a librarian?
Crafter's Corner - Brushstrokes and Beverages
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Brushstrokes and Beverages as we create, paint and sip!
This event is full
All CCPL Locations Closed - In observance of Juneteenth
Thu, Jun 19, All day
Virtual
All CCPL locations closed in observance of Juneteenth.
Mini Pride Flag Party
Fri, Jun 20, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Fri, Jun 20, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
My Fresh Start: Free Showers - with Lifestyle of Maryland
Fri, Jun 20, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
The Charles County Public Library partnering with Lifestyles of Maryland Foundation Inc. will make the library's public showers available to individuals who are homeless or need to use the showers.
Thread Heads
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for our monthly needlework and fiber arts club! Work on your projects and socialize with your fellow crafty community members.
Teen Game Night
Fri, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Celebrate the end of a long week at our teen-only after hours event.
Mini Pride Flag Party
Sat, Jun 21, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Sat, Jun 21, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Saturday Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West Branch!
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Can't make it to a CCPL story time during the week? Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a fun and engaging story time at the Waldorf West branch.
SkillMill Demonstration Day - @ Potomac!
Sat, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Potomac Branch
Get hands-on experience with the latest technology and let us show you how SkillMill can help you achieve your personal and career goals.
Mini Pride Flag Party
Mon, Jun 23, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Mon, Jun 23, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jun 23, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Mondays: Space Party - Laurel Springs Park
Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Pop-Up Library services include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, printer/copier services, 500by5 starter booklets and materials for check out.
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Afternoon Story Time - @ Waldof West!
Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us on Mondays all summer long for a special afternoon story time to share the fun of reading with your children!
Afternoon Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jun 23, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Spanish Conversation Club
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Come to our Spanish Virtual Conversational Club and make new amigos as you learn new vocabulary and practice speaking the language. Basic Spanish vocabulary is required. íTe esperamos!
This event is full
Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program] - Virtual & In Person at the Potomac Branch
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Potomac Branch
Join us either online or in person for an evening of crocheting, knitting, and socializing with other beginning and advanced crafters.
Don't Judge a Book by its Cover! - Spotlighting Queer Authors & Characters
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Plata Branch
"Blindly" choose a book and then get a little crafty!
Mini Pride Flag Party
Tue, Jun 24, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Tue, Jun 24, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jun 24, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Outreach Van: Clark Senior Center
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Pop-Up Library services include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, 500 by 5 starter kits, and materials for check out.
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Artistry Unleashed: Van Gogh's Flowers
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Let's learn about Vincent Van Gogh while creating eye-catching sunflowers.
Duck Painting
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Color your world - one duck at a time! Join us for a fun and creative duck-painting session where you can design your very own one-of-a-kind rubber duck.
Stewardship Story Time - with the Accokeek Foundation
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for a special story time all about land stewardship with the Accokeek Foundation!
Mobile Library: Autumn Hills Community - Draw it Forward!
Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!
Behind The Story: Author Talk with Katherine Applegate - A CCPL Virtual Author Speaker Series Program
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Katherine Applegate to discuss her novel in verse, "Odder"!
Register
Diabetes Prevention Program - with the Charles County Department of Health
Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Potomac Branch
This program is designed to help individuals at risk for Type 2 diabetes adopt healthier lifestyles and prevent the onset of the disease through evidence-based strategies.
Sewing Machine Lounge - @ Waldorf West
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Is sewing your thing but you don't have a sewing machine or a sewing space to start creating?
Jihwa with the Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Plata Branch
Come make traditional Korean mulberry paper flowers with the Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation!
Mini Pride Flag Party
Wed, Jun 25, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Wed, Jun 25, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Mobile Library: La Plata Farmers Market - Draw it Forward!
Wed, Jun 25, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jun 25, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Potomac Branch
Come learn how science colors our world!
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come learn how science colors our world!
Introduction to 3D Printing - a Spark! Places of Innovation Program
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Learn how to design 3D objects for printing!
This event is full
Decorative Recycled Paper Workshop
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where tweens and teens will transform old paper into beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations!
Evening Cuddle Time - @ La Plata Library!
Wed, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 5:50pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Evening Story Time - @ La Plata Library!
Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for Evening Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Color Our World Book Discussion
Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join our in-person book discussion celebrating BIPOC authors! Each month, we'll explore diverse voices across genres. June's book: Shutter by Ramona Emerson.
Mini Pride Flag Party
Thu, Jun 26, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Thu, Jun 26, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jun 26, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jun 26, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Library: Harmony at Waldorf - Draw it Forward!
Thu, Jun 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!
Mobile Library: Idlewood Neighborhood - Draw it Forward!
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!
Jihwa with the Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come make traditional Korean mulberry paper flowers with the Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation!
Mini Pride Flag Party
Fri, Jun 27, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Fri, Jun 27, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
My Fresh Start: Free Showers - with Lifestyle of Maryland
Fri, Jun 27, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
The Charles County Public Library partnering with Lifestyles of Maryland Foundation Inc. will make the library's public showers available to individuals who are homeless or need to use the showers.
Storytime In the Park
Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a fun, exciting storytime in the park.
SkillMill Demonstration Day - @ Waldorf West!
Fri, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Get hands-on experience with the latest technology and let us show you how SkillMill can help you achieve your personal and career goals.
Mini Pride Flag Party
Sat, Jun 28, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Sat, Jun 28, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Saturday Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown Memorial Branch!
Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Can't make it to a CCPL story time during the week? Join us on the fourth Saturday of every month for a fun and engaging story time at the P.D. Brown Memorial Branch.
Chess Club
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Players of all ages are invited to join Chess Club at Waldorf West!
Q-Tip Pointillism: A Creative Painting Experience!
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Unleash your creativity and paint like never before?using Q-Tips!
Stay & Play: Family Lego Time - @ Waldorf West
Sat, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
It's family fun LEGO time!
Mini Pride Flag Party
Mon, Jun 30, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Mon, Jun 30, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jun 30, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Library: Mondays @ the Park! - Lego Block Party - Bensville Park
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Pop-Up Library services include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, printer/copier services, 500by5 starter booklets and materials for check out.
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Afternoon Story Time - @ Waldof West!
Mon, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us on Mondays all summer long for a special afternoon story time to share the fun of reading with your children!
Afternoon Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program] - Virtual & In Person at the Potomac Branch
Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Potomac Branch
Join us either online or in person for an evening of crocheting, knitting, and socializing with other beginning and advanced crafters.
Mobile Library: Waldorf Senior Center - Clay Flowers
Tue, Jul 01, 9:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Library Branch
Stop by and pick up a clay rose to color up your world!
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 01, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Books! The Magic is Real with Joe Romano - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
A magic show focusing on popular children's books with Joe Romano!
Emily Creswick Writer's Process Series: Dr. Richard Bilsker - with the College of Southern Maryland
Tue, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Partner Event
Join us at the College of Southern Maryland for this month's Writer's Process!
Pete the Cat's Bedtime Bash
Tue, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
He is furry and he is BLUE! You may have seen him wearing a couple of "kool" shoes. Not only does he "MEOW," but he sings a tune or two!
Anime Club
Tue, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come meet fellow anime fans and enjoy fun games.
Mobile Library: La Plata Farmers Market - Clay Flowers
Wed, Jul 02, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Stop by and pick up a clay rose to color up your world!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jul 02, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Artistry Unleashed - Monet's Water Lilies
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Let's learn about Claude Monet while creating 3-D water lily paintings.
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 03, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 03, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Veterans Resource Visits - @ Potomac
Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Potomac Branch
Disabled Veterans Outreach Specialist & Local Veterans Employment Representative from MD Department of Labor Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning shares about veteran resources.
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Library: Cobb Island Public Market - Clay Flowers
Thu, Jul 03, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Stop by and pick up a clay rose to color up your world!
Spin, Pop, Boom! with Mad Science of DC - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
Come see gravity-defying thrills and learn about science!
Mobile Library: Swan Point Community - Clay Flowers
Thu, Jul 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Stop by and pick up a clay rose to color up your world!
All CCPL Locations Closed - In observance of Independence Day
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Virtual
All CCPL locations closed in observance of Independence Day.
Mobile Library: La Plata Farmers Market - 209 Washington Ave La Plata, MD 20646
Sat, Jul 05, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Pop-Up Library services include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, printer/copier services, 500by5 starter kits and materials for check out.
English Conversation Club
Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Waldorf West Branch
The English Conversation Club is a supportive and interactive environment where English learners of all levels can practice their speaking and listening skills.
The Humane Society Presents: Endangered Species
Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Come and learn about endangered species and how we can help!
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jul 07, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Mondays: Sonic Party - White Plains Park
Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Pop-Up Library services include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, printer/copier services, 500by5 starter kits and materials for check out.
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Afternoon Story Time - @ Waldof West!
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us on Mondays all summer long for a special afternoon story time to share the fun of reading with your children!
Afternoon Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program] - Virtual & In Person at the Potomac Branch
Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Potomac Branch
Join us either online or in person for an evening of crocheting, knitting, and socializing with other beginning and advanced crafters.
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 08, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Library: Nanjemoy Community Center - Clay Flowers
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Stop by and pick up a clay rose to color up your world!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Sensory Social
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for our monthly Sensory Social where we will explore various activities specially cultivated for sensory seeking youth.
Behind The Story: Author Talk with Raúl the Third (Spanish) - A CCPL Virtual Author Speaker Series Program
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Raúl the Third to discuss exploring your world through a creative lens!
Register
Behind The Story: Author Talk with Raúl the Third (English) - A CCPL Virtual Author Speaker Series Program
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Raúl the Third to discuss exploring your world through a creative lens!
Register
Diabetes Prevention Program - with the Charles County Department of Health
Tue, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Potomac Branch
This program is designed to help individuals at risk for Type 2 diabetes adopt healthier lifestyles and prevent the onset of the disease through evidence-based strategies.
Administración del Seguro Social: Información de jubilación
Tue, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Administración del Seguro Social provee protección para los trabajadores y sus familias.
Sewing Machine Lounge - @ Waldorf West
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Is sewing your thing but you don't have a sewing machine or a sewing space to start creating?
Tween Craft Club: Mini Libraries - @ P.D. Brown
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Make your own miniature library!
Social Security Administration: Retirement Information
Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
The Social Security Administration provides protection for workers and their families.
Mobile Library: La Plata Farmers Market - Clay Flowers
Wed, Jul 09, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Stop by and pick up a clay rose to color up your world!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jul 09, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Storytelling and Science with Dovie Thomason - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come learn about what science and storytelling have in common!
Artistry Unleashed - Seurat and Pointillism
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Let's learn about Georges Seurat while experimenting with pointillism.
Seol Gyeong with Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come learn about and participate in Korean traditional paper learning with the Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 10, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 10, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Library: Village Green Park/Indian Head Senior Center - Clay Flowers
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Stop by and pick up a clay rose to color up your world!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Library: Gray Brothers Market - Clay Flowers
Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Stop by and pick up a clay rose to color up your world!
Bilingual Music with Mr.Lilo/Música Bilingüe con el Sr.Lilo - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for a bilingual song and music extravaganza!
Teen Film Club - @ Waldorf West!
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Film Club is dedicated to learning and actively participating in the film-making process.
Going to Extremes! A Travel Journalist's Tour of the Globe - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join us and journalist, author, and traveler Peter Mandel to discuss his tour of the world's most adventurous outposts!
Jazzy Yarns
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join fellow crafters as we work on our current projects and chat about all things fiber.
La Plata Book Discussion - Discussing "North Woods" by Daniel Mason
Thu, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
La Plata Branch
In July we will discuss "North Woods" by Daniel Mason. Recommended for ages 18+. Social time is from 6:30 - 6:45; book discussion runs from 6:45 - 7:45.
My Fresh Start: Free Showers - with Lifestyle of Maryland
Fri, Jul 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
The Charles County Public Library partnering with Lifestyles of Maryland Foundation Inc. will make the library's public showers available to individuals who are homeless or need to use the showers.
Cardio Drumming - A Fun and Accessible Workout
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for an invigorating and enjoyable cardio workout that's suitable for all fitness levels!
Library After Hours: Live Music with Carly Harvey
Fri, Jul 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us and DC's Carly Harvey Trio for an evening of music and fun!
Page Turners - Virtual Event (Via Google Meet)
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Love books? Let's Chat! Join us for our Virtual Page Turners Book discussion. This month we are discussing the book, French Braid by Anne Tyler.
Reptile World - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Potomac Branch
Come meet and learn about all sorts of cool reptiles!
Virtual Dungeons and Dragons - Homebrew
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Join us for our Virtual Dungeons and Dragons Homebrew sessions! From the comfort of your home, you can become a grand adventurer with a story tailored specifically for you!
Reptile World - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come meet and learn about all sorts of cool reptiles!
Teen Book Buffet
Sat, Jul 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Looking for your next great read?
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jul 14, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Mondays: Top Secret! Spy Mission - Pisgah Park
Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Pop-Up Library services include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, 500by5 starter kits and materials for check out.
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Afternoon Story Time - @ Waldof West!
Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us on Mondays all summer long for a special afternoon story time to share the fun of reading with your children!
Afternoon Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program] - Virtual & In Person at the Potomac Branch
Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Potomac Branch
Join us either online or in person for an evening of crocheting, knitting, and socializing with other beginning and advanced crafters.
Spanish Conversation Club
Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Come to our Spanish Virtual Conversational Club and make new amigos as you learn new vocabulary and practice speaking the language. Basic Spanish vocabulary is required. íTe esperamos!
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 15, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Outreach Van: Clark Senior Center
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Pop-Up Library services include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, 500 by 5 starter kits, and materials for check out.
Meet Me @ the Library
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
This program is intended for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Up, Up, and Away! with Mad Science of DC - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come see objects take flight while learning about science!
Mobile Library: Autumn Hills Community - Clay Flowers
Tue, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Stop by and pick up a clay rose to color up your world!
Kaleidoscope Learning
Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Explore colors, letters, and numbers through fun activity stations! Build motor skills, math, and literacy in a hands-on learning adventure.
Mobile Library: La Plata Farmers Market - Clay Flowers
Wed, Jul 16, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Stop by and pick up a clay rose to color up your world!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jul 16, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Korean Cuisine with Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Potomac Branch
Come learn how to make gimbap and other Korean foods with the Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation!
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