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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.

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Mon, May 19, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Mon, May 19, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children! This is a Spark! Places of Innovation Program.

Mon, May 19, 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, May 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children! This is a Spark! Places of Innovation Program.

Mon, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for an adult computer class that will focus on learning or building your typing skills.
Registration is now closed

Mon, May 19, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

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

Mon, May 19, 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, May 19, 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.

Tue, May 20, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Tue, May 20, 9:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!

Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children! This is a Spark! Places of Innovation Program.

Tue, May 20, 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, May 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children! This is a Spark! Places of Innovation Program.

Tue, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Feeling nervous about job interviews? Not sure how to answer tricky questions or make the best impression? Fear not! We are here to help you boost your confidence and sharpen your interview skills.

Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Learn more about emotional abuse and the effects it can have on someone with CAP.

Wed, May 21, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Wed, May 21, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!

Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children! This is a Spark! Places of Innovation Program.

Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children! This is a Spark! Places of Innovation Program.

Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Rachelle Bergstein to discuss how Judy Blume rewrote childhood for all of us!
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Wed, May 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Join artist Jojo Liu as she teaches the art of traditional Chinese calligraphy in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join artist Jojo Liu as she teaches the art of traditional Chinese calligraphy in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Brushstrokes and Beverages as we create, paint and sip!
This event is full

Thu, May 22, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

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

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

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

Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children! This is a Spark! Places of Innovation Program.

Thu, May 22, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!

Thu, May 22, 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, May 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!

Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Potomac Branch
Get ready to design, build, and play in this one-of-a-kind Micro Mini Golf challenge!

Fri, May 23, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Fri, May 23, 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, May 23, 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, May 24, All day
Virtual
All CCPL locations closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Mon, May 26, All day
Virtual
All CCPL locations closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Tue, May 27, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Tue, May 27, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!

Tue, May 27, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Learn about caring for loved ones in the early stages of Alzheimer's.

Tue, May 27, 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, May 27, 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!
This event is full

Tue, May 27, 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, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
La Plata Branch
Come practice your theater skills and learn the art of auditioning in this fun filled workshop!

Wed, May 28, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Wed, May 28, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!

Wed, May 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Potomac Branch
Take your art knowledge to the next level!

Wed, May 28, 5:30pm - 5:50pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Do you love horror movies?

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

Thu, May 29, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

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

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

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

Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!

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

Thu, May 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!

Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Potomac Branch
Take your art knowledge to the next level!

Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Calling all stargazers! Join us for an out-of-this-world program...CCPL Astronomy Club!

Fri, May 30, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Fri, May 30, 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.

Sat, May 31, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
Come join in intergenerational art and conversation between seniors and schoolchildren! You can talk about what you have in common, what's different, and get your portrait drawn!

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.

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 - 1:45pm
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, 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!

Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, 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 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.

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 - 1:45pm
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 - 3:00pm
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, 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!

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!

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!