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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
Hours
About the library

Upcoming events

Cookie Trivia
Mon, May 12, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, May 12, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Mondays: Bugs Story Time - Oakridge Park
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Pop-Up Library services include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, printer/copier services, 500by5 starter booklets and materials for check out.
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Afternoon Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, May 12, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Spanish Conversation Club
Mon, May 12, 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!
Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program] - Virtual & In Person at the Potomac Branch
Mon, May 12, 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.
Cookie Trivia
Tue, May 13, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Outreach Van: Clark Senior Center
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Pop-Up Library services include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, 500 by 5 starter kits, and materials for check out.
Meet Me @ the Library
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
La Plata Branch
This program is intended for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, May 13, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Administración del Seguro Social: Beneficios por incapacidad
Tue, May 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Administración del Seguro Social provee protección para los trabajadores y sus familias.
Register
Social Security Administration: Disability Benefits
Tue, May 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
The Social Security Administration provides protection for workers and their families.
Register
STEM Club: Candy Science
Tue, May 13, 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
Sensory Social
Tue, May 13, 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.
Mobile Library: Autumn Hills Commmunity - Collage Poetry Zines
Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!
Diabetes Prevention Program - with the Charles County Department of Health
Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Potomac Branch
This program is designed to help individuals at risk for Type 2 diabetes adopt healthier lifestyles and prevent the onset of the disease through evidence-based strategies.
Sewing Machine Lounge - @ Waldorf West
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Is sewing your thing but you don't have a sewing machine or a sewing space to start creating?
Tween Craft Club: Diamond Painting - @ P.D. Brown
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Try the diamond painting trend!
Cookie Trivia
Wed, May 14, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Mobile Library: La Plata Farmers Market - Collage Poetry Zines
Wed, May 14, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, May 14, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Art Exploration: Laurel Burch
Wed, May 14, 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 new art skills and techniques!
Behind The Story: Author Talk with Liann Zhang - A CCPL Virtual Author Speaker Series Program
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Liann Zhang to discuss writing brilliant, dark, and diabolical thrillers!
Register
Cookie Trivia
Thu, May 15, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, May 15, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Art Exploration: Laurel Burch
Thu, May 15, 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 new art skills and techniques!
Mobile Library: Harmony at Waldorf - Collage Poetry Zines
Thu, May 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!
Mobile Library: Idlewood Neighborhood - Collage Poetry Zines
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!
Paws to Read - with Pets on Wheels Therapy Animals!
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Potomac Branch
Come read to or hang out with a certified Therapy Animal!
Lego Spike Essentials Robotics Club
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Learn about the basics of robotics in a way that's fun and interactive with Legos! This program meets every other month. Registration is required.
This event is full
Cookie Trivia
Fri, May 16, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
My Fresh Start: Free Showers - with Lifestyle of Maryland
Fri, May 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
The Charles County Public Library partnering with Lifestyles of Maryland Foundation Inc. will make the library's public showers available to individuals who are homeless or need to use the showers.
Thread Heads
Fri, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for our monthly needlework and fiber arts club! Work on your projects and socialize with your fellow crafty community members.
Teen Game Night
Fri, May 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Celebrate the end of a long week at our teen-only after hours event.
Cookie Trivia
Sat, May 17, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Saturday Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West Branch!
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Can't make it to a CCPL story time during the week? Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a fun and engaging story time at the Waldorf West branch.
SkillMill Demonstration Day - @ Potomac!
Sat, May 17, 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.
Cookie Trivia
Mon, May 19, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
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!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
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.
Mobile Mondays: Lemonade Story Time - Laurel Springs
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.
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
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.
Adult Computer Class: Typing
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.
Afternoon Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
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!
Sow and Grow: Starting an Indoor Herb Garden
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.
Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program] - Virtual & In Person at the Potomac Branch
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.
Come Have a Yarn Ball! - Knit & Crochet @ Waldorf West Branch
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.
Cookie Trivia
Tue, May 20, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Mobile Library: Waldorf Senior Center - Collage Poetry Zines
Tue, May 20, 9:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, 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.
Meet Me @ the Library
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.
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
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.
SkillMill Demonstration Day - @ La Plata!
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.
Interview Prep 101
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.
Cookie Trivia
Wed, May 21, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Mobile Library: La Plata Farmers Market - Collage Poetry Zines
Wed, May 21, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
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!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
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.
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
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.
Advanced STEM Club: Chemistry - Fire
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!
Behind The Story: Author Talk with Rachelle Bergstein - A CCPL Virtual Author Speaker Series Program
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!
Register
Virtual Beginner's Chinese Calligraphy - with Jojo Liu
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.
Learn Chinese Calligraphy - with Jojo Liu
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.
Crafter's Corner - Brushstrokes and Beverages
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
Cookie Trivia
Thu, May 22, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
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!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
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!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
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.
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
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.
Mobile Library: Cobb Island Public Market - Collage Poetry Zines
Thu, May 22, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!
Advanced STEM Club: Chemistry - Fire
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!
Mobile Library: Swan Point Community - Collage Poetry Zines
Thu, May 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!
Micro Mini Golf
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!
Cookie Trivia
Fri, May 23, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
My Fresh Start: Free Showers - with Lifestyle of Maryland
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.
SkillMill Demonstration Day - @ Waldorf West!
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.
All CCPL Locations Closed - In observance of Memorial Day
Sat, May 24, All day
Virtual
All CCPL locations closed in observance of Memorial Day.
All CCPL Locations Closed - In observance of Memorial Day
Mon, May 26, All day
Virtual
All CCPL locations closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Cookie Trivia
Tue, May 27, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, May 27, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Library: Nanjemoy Community Center - Collage Poetry Zines
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, May 27, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers: Early Stage - with the Charles County Department of Health
Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Learn about caring for loved ones in the early stages of Alzheimer's.
Diabetes Prevention Program - with the Charles County Department of Health
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.
STEM Club: Earthquakes and Tsunamis
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
Sewing Machine Lounge - @ Waldorf West
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?
The Art of Performance - Auditioning
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!
Cookie Trivia
Wed, May 28, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Mobile Library: La Plata Farmers Market - Collage Poetry Zines
Wed, May 28, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
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!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
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!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
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!
Art Exploration Teen Edition: Using and Creating Texture
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Potomac Branch
Take your art knowledge to the next level!
Evening Cuddle Time - @ La Plata Library!
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!
Horror Movie Club - Viewer's Choice!
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Do you love horror movies?
Evening Story Time - @ La Plata Library!
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!
Cookie Trivia
Thu, May 29, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
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!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
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!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
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!
Mobile Library: Village Green Park/Indian Head Senior Center - Collage Poetry Zines
Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
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!
Mobile Library: Gray Brothers Market - Collage Poetry Zines
Thu, May 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Cut, paste, & create! Craft your own Collage Poetry Zine!
Art Exploration Teen Edition: Using and Creating Texture
Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Potomac Branch
Take your art knowledge to the next level!
CCPL Astronomy Club - With Josh Urban
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Calling all stargazers! Join us for an out-of-this-world program...CCPL Astronomy Club!
Cookie Trivia
Fri, May 30, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
My Fresh Start: Free Showers - with Lifestyle of Maryland
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.
Cookie Trivia
Sat, May 31, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Time Travelers: Portrait Edition - a "Spark! Places of Innovation" Program
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!
Mini Pride Flag Party
Mon, Jun 02, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
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!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
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!
STEM and Play! - with My Gym
Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Potomac Branch
Come have fun learning STEM topics and exercising through play with My Gym!
Register
Mobile Mondays: Rubber Duck Races - Bensville Park
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.
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
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!
Afternoon Story Time - @ Waldof West!
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!
Afternoon Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
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!
Pride in the Making: Custom Rainbow Bracelets
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!
Library Crate - for Teens
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
Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program] - Virtual & In Person at the Potomac Branch
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.
Mini Pride Flag Party
Tue, Jun 03, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Tue, Jun 03, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jun 03, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Veterans Resource Visits - @ La Plata
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.
Outreach Van: Clark Senior Center
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.
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jun 03, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers: Middle Stage - with the Charles County Department of Health
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Learn about caring for a loved one in the middle stages of Alzheimer's.
Mobile Library: Autumn Hills Community - Draw it Forward!
Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!
Emily Creswick Writer's Process Series: Katherine Lassman - with the College of Southern Maryland
Tue, Jun 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Partner Event
Join us at the College of Southern Maryland for this month's Writer's Process!
Library Crate - for Teens
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
SkillMill Demonstration Day - @ PD Brown!
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.
ABC's of Medicare: A Beginner's Workshop
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.
Anime Club
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come meet fellow anime fans and enjoy fun games.
Mini Pride Flag Party
Wed, Jun 04, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Wed, Jun 04, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Mobile Library: La Plata Farmers Market - Draw it Forward!
Wed, Jun 04, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
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!
Morning Story Time copy - @ P.D. Brown!
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!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
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!
HOPE Team @ the Library - Charles County Department of Health
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution
Behind The Story: Author Talk with Smithosnian Scientists - A CCPL Virtual Author Speaker Series Program
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
Library Crate - for Teens
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
Mini Pride Flag Party
Thu, Jun 05, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Thu, Jun 05, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
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!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
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!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
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!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
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!
ABC's of Medicare: A Beginner's Workshop
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.
Mobile Library: Harmony at Waldorf - Draw it Forward!
Thu, Jun 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!
Mobile Library: Idlewood Neighborhood - Draw it Forward!
Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!
Library Crate - for Teens
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
Mini Pride Flag Party
Fri, Jun 06, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Fri, Jun 06, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
HOPE Team @ the Library - Charles County Department of Health
Fri, Jun 06, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution
My Fresh Start: Free Showers - with Lifestyle of Maryland
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.
Homeschool Recess
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Homeschoolers, it's time for recess!
Pride in the Making: A String Art Workshop
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!
Library Crate - for Teens
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
Library After Hours: Live Music with Kinglock
Fri, Jun 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Potomac Branch
Join us and local musician Kinglock for an evening of music and fun!
Mini Pride Flag Party
Sat, Jun 07, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Sat, Jun 07, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Mobile Library: La Plata Farmers Market - 209 Washington Ave La Plata, MD 20646
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.
English Conversation Club
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.
The Humane Society Presents: Getting Your Goat
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come get your goat on with the Humane Society of Charles County!
Library Crate - for Teens
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
Mini Pride Flag Party
Mon, Jun 09, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Mon, Jun 09, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
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!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
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!
Mobile Mondays: Lilo and Stitch Party - White Plains Park
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.
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
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!
Afternoon Story Time - @ Waldof West!
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!
Afternoon Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
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!
Library Crate - for Teens
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
Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program] - Virtual & In Person at the Potomac Branch
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.
Mini Pride Flag Party
Tue, Jun 10, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
Cookie Trivia
Tue, Jun 10, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?
Color Hunt!
Tue, Jun 10, 9:00am - 8:00pm
La Plata Branch
All ages will enjoy our color-themed scavenger hunt!
Mobile Library: Waldorf Senior Center - Draw it Forward!
Tue, Jun 10, 9:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Library Branch
Help the Mobile Library fill out our community sketch book!
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jun 10, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Administración del Seguro Social: Pregunta a una experta
Tue, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Administración del Seguro Social provee protección para los trabajadores y sus familias.
Register
Social Security Administration: Ask An Expert
Tue, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
The Social Security Administration provides protection for workers and their families.
Register
Sensory Social
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.
Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers: Late Stage - with the Charles County Department of Health
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Learn about caring for loved ones in the late stages of Alzheimer's.
Behind The Story: Author Talk with Lisa Jewell - A CCPL Virtual Author Speaker Series Program
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Lisa Jewell to discuss writing unexpected twists and turns!
Register
Diabetes Prevention Program - with the Charles County Department of Health
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.
Library Crate - for Teens
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
Sewing Machine Lounge - @ Waldorf West
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?
Tween Craft Club: Nature's Colors - @ P.D. Brown
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Create a watercolor from nature!
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