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Bright Futures: Following the Path Paved by Others

a Black History Month Celebration

2025-02-13 17:30:00 2025-02-13 20:00:00 America/New_York Bright Futures: Following the Path Paved by Others Partner Event -

Thursday, February 13
5:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-13 17:30:00 2025-02-13 20:00:00 America/New_York Bright Futures: Following the Path Paved by Others Join us for a special Black History Month celebration that brings together families, friends, and community members in a vibrant, engaging, and collaborative experience! Partner Event -

Join us for a special Black History Month celebration that brings together families, friends, and community members in a vibrant, engaging, and collaborative experience!

This celebration will bring together families, friends, and community members in a vibrant, engaging, and collaborative experience. We will honor and celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of black individuals throughout history!

We'll be there with the Discovery Lab and our button maker, where you can stop on by to make Black History Month-themed buttons. Or join us for Story Time, where we will read stories celebrating Black History Month! Story Time will be every 30 minutes, so be sure to catch one!

But that's not all! Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages, like:

-- Interactive Workshops: Explore black history, culture, and achievements.

-- Live Performances: Enjoy music, dance, and storytelling showcasing black traditions.

-- Art Exhibits: View student artwork.

-- Panel Discussions: Engage with community leaders on race, history, and social justice.

-- Children’s Activities: Participate in storytelling, arts and crafts, and games celebrating black heritage.

-- Food Trucks: Savor local food trucks.

Registration is not required but highly preferred.

Event Location

Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center

90 Post Office Road,

Waldorf, MD 20602


This event is in collaboration with Charles County Public Schools, Charles County Government, Charles County Department of Health, Charles County Public Library, & Charles County Sheriff’s Office.

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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About the library

Upcoming events

Wed, Feb 05, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Wed, Feb 05, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Wed, Feb 05, 9:15am - 4:45pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!

Wed, Feb 05, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Plata 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.

Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution

Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
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

Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Embark on a fascinating journey with us through our new program series, where we delve into cultures and events through the lens of literature.

Wed, Feb 05, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.

Thu, Feb 06, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Thu, Feb 06, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Thu, Feb 06, All day
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine! This month's quotes will be drawn from books with Black Authors in celebration of Black History Month!

Thu, Feb 06, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Feb 06, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Feb 06, 10:45am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Has the La Plata Branch gone to the dogs?  Yes we have! 

Thu, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Feb 06, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Three Fanciful Fairytales come to life in Book Nooks! Come see if you can guess the tale being represented.

Thu, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
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, Feb 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Three Fanciful Fairytales come to life in Book Nooks! Come see if you can guess the tale being represented.

Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come join us for Teen Afternoon in our Teen Central Space.

Thu, Feb 06, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.

Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for our bi-monthly Advanced STEM Club where we will experiment, explore, and learn while having fun exploring the principles of science, technology, engineering, and math!

Fri, Feb 07, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Fri, Feb 07, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Fri, Feb 07, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution

Fri, Feb 07, 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.

Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Homeschoolers, it's time for recess!

Fri, Feb 07, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.

Fri, Feb 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Potomac Branch
Join us for an evening of the hits from the 80's to now with Girl Crush

Sat, Feb 08, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Sat, Feb 08, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Sat, Feb 08, 9:15am - 2:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!

Sat, Feb 08, 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!

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Grab the family and join us for an exciting afternoon of crafts.

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come learn about African culture and folklore with author Ada Ari!

Sat, Feb 08, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.

Mon, Feb 10, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Mon, Feb 10, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Mon, Feb 10, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Feb 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for our monthly Teen Creative Writing Workshop where we will channel our inner Rick Riordan and Rupi Kaur!

Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Get ready for a race of wits and teamwork at our Speed Puzzle Contest!
This event is full

Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for an adult computer class featuring Microsoft Word and how you can use Word for many different applications.
This event is full

Mon, Feb 10, 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!

Cancelled
Mon, Feb 10, 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.

Tue, Feb 11, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Tue, Feb 11, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Tue, Feb 11, All day
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine! This month's quotes will be drawn from books with Black Authors in celebration of Black History Month!

Tue, Feb 11, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
La Plata Branch
This program is intended for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Three Fanciful Fairytales come to life in Book Nooks! Come see if you can guess the tale being represented.

Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Tue, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
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

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Make your own miniature library!

Tue, Feb 11, 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?

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Stay cozy this winter by designing and painting your own candles!

Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us and Waubgeshig Rice, author of "Moon of the Crusted Snow," to discuss his new novel "Moon of the Turning Leaves" and dystopian tropes from an Indigenous perspective!
Register

Wed, Feb 12, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Wed, Feb 12, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Wed, Feb 12, 9:15am - 4:45pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!

Wed, Feb 12, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Potomac Branch
Calling all artists! Join us for an afternoon of art history fun, where you can learn about different artists and learn new art skills and techniques!

Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
La Plata Branch
In your prime? Come to the La Plata Library for Prime Paint Night, an adult-centric painting program where we have a different theme every other month!
This event is full

Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come learn basic heart anatomy with North Point High School's HOSA!
This event is full

Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join us and My College Planning Team to learn more about the process of appealing for more financial aid!

Thu, Feb 13, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Thu, Feb 13, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Thu, Feb 13, All day
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine! This month's quotes will be drawn from books with Black Authors in celebration of Black History Month!

Thu, Feb 13, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Feb 13, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Three Fanciful Fairytales come to life in Book Nooks! Come see if you can guess the tale being represented.

Thu, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come immerse yourself in the history of Tea!

Thu, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Potomac Branch
Calling all artists! Join us for an afternoon of art history fun, where you can learn about different artists and learn new art skills and techniques!

Thu, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Partner Event
Join us for a special Black History Month celebration that brings together families, friends, and community members in a vibrant, engaging, and collaborative experience!
Register

Thu, Feb 13, 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.

Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Understand the advantages of harm reduction and how it can prevent further complications of drug use.

Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Potomac Branch
Come learn about ham radio, which is not just your grandfather's hobby!

Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Film Club is dedicated to learning and actively participating in the film-making process.

Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
La Plata Branch
In February we will discuss "Mad Honey" by Jodi Picoult. Recommended for ages 18+. Social time is from 6:30 - 6:45; book discussion runs from 6:45 - 7:45.

Fri, Feb 14, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Fri, Feb 14, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Fri, Feb 14, 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.

Fri, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Plata Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution

Fri, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come learn about the Discovery Lab mobile vehicle!

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Sat, Feb 15, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Sat, Feb 15, 9:15am - 2:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!

Sat, Feb 15, 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.

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come learn about opera and its rainbow of characters with the Maryland Opera!

Sat, Feb 15, 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.

Mon, Feb 17, All day
Virtual
All CCPL locations closed in observance of Presidents' Day.

Tue, Feb 18, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Tue, Feb 18, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Tue, Feb 18, All day
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine! This month's quotes will be drawn from books with Black Authors in celebration of Black History Month!

Tue, Feb 18, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Feb 18, 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.

Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
This program is intended for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Tue, Feb 18, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Lee Hawkins to discuss his memoir "I Am Nobody's Slave: How Uncovering My Family's History Set Me Free."
Register

Tue, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
¿ Eres un adulto que necesitas aprender los conceptos básicos de computación ? Si es así, puedes participar en nuestra clases de computadoras . ¡No necesitas hacer cita y son gratis!

Tue, Feb 18, 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.

Tue, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Three Fanciful Fairytales come to life in Book Nooks! Come see if you can guess the tale being represented.

Tue, Feb 18, 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.

Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Come learn about the lives and loves of U.S. Presidents in this presentation!

Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Spend more time with your teen!

Wed, Feb 19, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Wed, Feb 19, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Wed, Feb 19, 9:15am - 4:45pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!

Wed, Feb 19, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
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!

Wed, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Cozy up and try your hand at making cool ice candles!

Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
La Plata Branch
Come read to or hang out with a certified Therapy Animal!
This event is full

Thu, Feb 20, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Thu, Feb 20, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Thu, Feb 20, All day
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine! This month's quotes will be drawn from books with Black Authors in celebration of Black History Month!

Thu, Feb 20, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Feb 20, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Feb 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
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, Feb 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Three Fanciful Fairytales come to life in Book Nooks! Come see if you can guess the tale being represented.

Thu, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come join us for Teen Afternoon in our Teen Central Space.

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Three Fanciful Fairytales come to life in Book Nooks! Come see if you can guess the tale being represented.

Thu, Feb 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
The Social Security Administration provides protection for workers and their families.

Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Administración del Seguro Social provee protección para los trabajadores y sus familias.

Fri, Feb 21, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Fri, Feb 21, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Fri, Feb 21, 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.

Fri, Feb 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Celebrate the end of a long week at our teen-only after hours event.

Sat, Feb 22, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Sat, Feb 22, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Sat, Feb 22, 9:15am - 2:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!

Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Imagination Time at P.D. Brown!

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Players of all ages are invited to join Chess Club at Waldorf West!

Sat, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Potomac Branch
Come learn about genius Black figures who changed the world!

Mon, Feb 24, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Mon, Feb 24, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Mon, Feb 24, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Feb 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Feb 24, 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!

Mon, Feb 24, 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.

Tue, Feb 25, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Tue, Feb 25, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Tue, Feb 25, All day
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine! This month's quotes will be drawn from books with Black Authors in celebration of Black History Month!

Tue, Feb 25, 9:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Library Branch
Three Fanciful Fairytales come to life in Book Nooks! Come see if you can guess the tale being represented.

Tue, Feb 25, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Feb 25, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Feb 25, 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.

Tue, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
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!

Tue, Feb 25, 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?

Wed, Feb 26, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Wed, Feb 26, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Wed, Feb 26, 9:15am - 4:45pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!

Wed, Feb 26, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Feb 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Potomac Branch
Take your art knowledge to the next level!

Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Do you love horror movies?

Thu, Feb 27, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Thu, Feb 27, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Thu, Feb 27, All day
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine! This month's quotes will be drawn from books with Black Authors in celebration of Black History Month!

Thu, Feb 27, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Feb 27, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Feb 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Feb 27, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Three Fanciful Fairytales come to life in Book Nooks! Come see if you can guess the tale being represented.

Thu, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Potomac Branch
Take your art knowledge to the next level!

Thu, Feb 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Three Fanciful Fairytales come to life in Book Nooks! Come see if you can guess the tale being represented.

Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Calling all stargazers! Join us for an out-of-this-world program...CCPL Astronomy Club!

Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
MD Libraries Together and Calvert Library are excited to present Michelle Coles to help celebrate Black History Month 2025.

Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Become an instant programmer and learn how to code the Ozobot robot. Ozobots use sensors to follow lines and read Color Codes you make with markers.

Fri, Feb 28, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Fri, Feb 28, All day
All Branches
Celebrate Black History Month with CCPL!

Fri, Feb 28, 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.

Fri, Feb 28, 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.

Sat, Mar 01, 9:15am - 2:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!

Sat, Mar 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Plata Branch
Love books? Let's Chat! Join us for our Virtual Page Turners Book discussion. This month we are discussing the book, The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict.

Sat, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Come learn about the birds who stick around during winter and make a feeder for them!

Sat, Mar 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
It's family fun LEGO time!

Sat, Mar 01, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Friday, February 28 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Mar 03, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
La Plata Branch
Come explore your baby's creativity and take home a little Basquiat!

Mon, Mar 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Mar 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
La Plata Branch
Come have fun learning about women's history!

Mon, Mar 03, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Friday, February 28 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Mar 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Learn how to create realistic healthy habits that you can start now, and continue for a lifetime.

Mon, Mar 03, 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.

Tue, Mar 04, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come read to or hang out with a certified Therapy Animal!

Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Mar 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a timeless accessory, your very own handmade flower crown!

Tue, Mar 04, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Mar 04, 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.

Tue, Mar 04, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Friday, February 28 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Mar 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
P.D. Brown Memorial 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.

Tue, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come meet fellow anime fans and enjoy fun games.

Wed, Mar 05, 9:15am - 4:45pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!

Wed, Mar 05, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Mar 05, 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.

Wed, Mar 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution

Wed, Mar 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Meet with your friends after school and rotate among the stations to express yourself and create some fabulous works of art.

Wed, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
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!

Wed, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Embark on a fascinating journey with us as we delve into cultures and events through the lens of literature.

Wed, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us as we learn about native plants in Maryland!
Registration opens Wednesday, February 5 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Mar 05, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Friday, February 28 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Do you have a strong opinion about pineapple on pizza? Think dogs are better pets than cats? Or believe iPhones outshine Androids?

Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Board at the library? Join us at Waldorf West for some old school fun!

Thu, Mar 06, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Mar 06, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a timeless accessory, your very own handmade flower crown!

Thu, Mar 06, 10:45am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Has the La Plata Branch gone to the dogs?  Yes we have! 

Thu, Mar 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Mar 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a timeless accessory, your very own handmade flower crown!

Thu, Mar 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
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!

Thu, Mar 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come join us for Teen Afternoon in our Teen Central Space.

Thu, Mar 06, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Friday, February 28 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Mar 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
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!

Fri, Mar 07, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution

Fri, Mar 07, 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.

Fri, Mar 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Homeschoolers, it's time for recess!

Fri, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Catch some stars in a jar!

Fri, Mar 07, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Friday, February 28 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Mar 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us and Desiree Jordan for an evening of music and fun!