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Bright Futures: Following the Path Paved by Others

a Black History Month Celebration

2025-03-04 17:30:00 2025-03-04 20:00:00 America/New_York Bright Futures: Following the Path Paved by Others Partner Event -

Tuesday, March 04
5:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-04 17:30:00 2025-03-04 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.

Partner Event


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About the library

Upcoming events

Mon, Jun 02, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Mon, Jun 02, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Mon, Jun 02, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Potomac Branch
Come have fun learning STEM topics and exercising through play with My Gym!
Register

Mon, Jun 02, 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.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Jun 02, 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!

Mon, Jun 02, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Mon, Jun 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Plata Branch
Kick off Pride Month with a fun and creative bracelet-making event at the library!

Mon, Jun 02, 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 Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jun 02, 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, Jun 03, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Tue, Jun 03, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Tue, Jun 03, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Jun 03, 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.

Tue, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Rescheduled
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Tuesday, June 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual
Learn about caring for a loved one in the middle stages of Alzheimer's.

Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual
Learn about caring for a loved one in the middle stages of Alzheimer's.

Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!

Tue, Jun 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Partner Event
Join us at the College of Southern Maryland for this month's Writer's Process!

Tue, Jun 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 Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Plata Branch
Your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) will demystify Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, SMP, Savings Programs, and Supplemental Insurance.

Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come meet fellow anime fans and enjoy fun games.

Wed, Jun 04, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Wed, Jun 04, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Wed, Jun 04, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!

Wed, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution

Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us and scientists Brian Gratwicke Dr. Gina Della Togna and to discuss extinct animals, animals likely to go extinct soon, and what we can do about it!
Register

Wed, Jun 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 Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 05, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Thu, Jun 05, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Thu, Jun 05, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Jun 05, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Jun 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) will demystify Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, SMP, Savings Programs, and Supplemental Insurance.

Thu, Jun 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!

Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!

Thu, Jun 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 Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Jun 06, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Fri, Jun 06, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Fri, Jun 06, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution

Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Homeschoolers, it's time for recess!

Fri, Jun 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Plata Branch
Come celebrate Pride Month at the library with a hands-on string art workshop that's bursting with color and creativity!

Fri, Jun 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 Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Jun 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Potomac Branch
Join us and local musician Kinglock for an evening of music and fun!

Sat, Jun 07, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Sat, Jun 07, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Sat, Jun 07, 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.

Sat, Jun 07, 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.
This event is full

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come get your goat on with the Humane Society of Charles County!

Sat, Jun 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 Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jun 09, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Mon, Jun 09, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Mon, Jun 09, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Jun 09, 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.

Mon, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Jun 09, 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!

Mon, Jun 09, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Mon, Jun 09, 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 Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jun 09, 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, Jun 10, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Tue, Jun 10, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Tue, Jun 10, 9:00am - 8:00pm
La Plata Branch
All ages will enjoy our color-themed scavenger hunt!

Tue, Jun 10, 9:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!

Tue, Jun 10, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

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

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

Tue, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Administración del Seguro Social provee protección para los trabajadores y sus familias.
Register

Tue, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
The Social Security Administration provides protection for workers and their families.
Register

Tue, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual
Learn about caring for loved ones in the late stages of Alzheimer's.

Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Lisa Jewell to discuss writing unexpected twists and turns!
Register

Tue, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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 Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Create a watercolor from nature!

Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Summer has arrived, and it's time to get creative! Join us for a fun activity where you can design your very own Bucket List Calendar to track all the exciting activities you want to do this summer.

Wed, Jun 11, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Wed, Jun 11, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Wed, Jun 11, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!

Wed, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Create your own sparkling succulent decoration!

Wed, Jun 11, 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 Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jun 11, 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!

Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Learn to recognize common signs of Alzheimer's and next steps to take, including how to talk to the doctor.

Thu, Jun 12, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Thu, Jun 12, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Thu, Jun 12, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Jun 12, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Jun 12, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!

Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Paint like Seurat while learning about the technique he pioneered!

Thu, Jun 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!

Thu, Jun 12, 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 Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Film Club is dedicated to learning and actively participating in the film-making process.

Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
La Plata Branch
In June we will discuss "The Women" by Kristin Hannah. Recommended for ages 18+. Social time is from 6:30 - 6:45; book discussion runs from 6:45 - 7:45.

Fri, Jun 13, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Fri, Jun 13, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Fri, Jun 13, 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, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
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!

Fri, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Plata Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution

Fri, Jun 13, 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 Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jun 14, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Sat, Jun 14, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us as we Color Our World one Tiny Art Masterpiece at a time!

Sat, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
A "Spark! Places of Innovation" program. Watch Pathways to Invention and join us for fun games and creative activities that celebrate problem-solving, imagination, and innovation!

Sat, Jun 14, 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 Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jun 16, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Mon, Jun 16, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

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!

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!

Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Plata Branch
Join us in honoring Juneteenth with a powerful display of art, history, and community!

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

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!

Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come have an explosive good time with Mad Science of DC!

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

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.

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.

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.

Tue, Jun 17, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Tue, Jun 17, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Tue, Jun 17, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

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.

Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!

Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

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

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!

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.

Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come laugh and learn with Uncle Ty-Rone and his ventriloquppets!

Wed, Jun 18, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Wed, Jun 18, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Wed, Jun 18, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
Come learn about and meet all sorts of cool reptiles!

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Tweens! Do you have what it takes to be a librarian?

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Join us for an afternoon of LEGO building and STEM!
This event is full

Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you have what it takes to be a librarian?

Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Brushstrokes and Beverages as we create, paint and sip!

Thu, Jun 19, All day
Virtual
All CCPL locations closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Fri, Jun 20, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Fri, Jun 20, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

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.

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.

Fri, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Celebrate the end of a long week at our teen-only after hours event.

Sat, Jun 21, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Sat, Jun 21, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

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.

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.

Mon, Jun 23, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Mon, Jun 23, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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

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.

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Plata Branch
"Blindly" choose a book and then get a little crafty!

Tue, Jun 24, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Tue, Jun 24, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Tue, Jun 24, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

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.

Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Let's learn about Vincent Van Gogh while creating eye-catching sunflowers.

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.

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!

Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!

Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Katherine Applegate to discuss her novel in verse, "Odder"!
Register

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.

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?

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Plata Branch
Come make traditional Korean mulberry paper flowers with the Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation!

Wed, Jun 25, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Wed, Jun 25, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Wed, Jun 25, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!

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!

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!

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!

Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Potomac Branch
Come learn how science colors our world!

Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come learn how science colors our world!

Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Learn how to design 3D objects for printing!
This event is full

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!

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!

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.

Thu, Jun 26, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Thu, Jun 26, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

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!

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!

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!

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!

Thu, Jun 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!

Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!

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!

Fri, Jun 27, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Fri, Jun 27, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

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.

Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a fun, exciting storytime in the park.

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.

Sat, Jun 28, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Sat, Jun 28, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

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.

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Players of all ages are invited to join Chess Club at Waldorf West!

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Unleash your creativity and paint like never before?using Q-Tips!

Sat, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
It's family fun LEGO time!

Mon, Jun 30, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Mon, Jun 30, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

Tue, Jul 01, 9:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Library Branch
Stop by and pick up a clay rose to color up your world!

Tue, Jul 01, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
A magic show focusing on popular children's books with Joe Romano!

Tue, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Partner Event
Join us at the College of Southern Maryland for this month's Writer's Process!

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!

Tue, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come meet fellow anime fans and enjoy fun games.