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Library Giving Day

Online Fundraising Campaign
2026-04-01 00:00:00 2026-04-01 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Giving Day All Branches -

Wednesday, April 01
All day

Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 00:00:00 2026-04-01 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Giving Day This one-day online fundraising campaign reminds us that libraries, small and large, serve as a cornerstone for our communities. All Branches -

This one-day online fundraising campaign reminds us that libraries, small and large, serve as a cornerstone for our communities.

Library Giving Day is a nationwide, one-day fundraising event dedicated to celebrating and supporting the vital role public libraries play in our communities. This special day encourages library lovers, lifelong learners, and everyone who benefits from library resources to give back by making a donation to their local library system.

Your generous contribution helps fund essential programs, innovative services, and a wide range of materials that CCPL provides to people of all ages. From early literacy initiatives and job training programs to technology access and cultural events, your support ensures that CCPL remains a vibrant hub of knowledge and connection for all.

Join us in strengthening our library’s impact—every donation makes a difference!

Click here to donate now!
Thank you for being a champion of libraries and lifelong learning!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Engagement |

TAGS: | library giving day | fundraiser |

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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Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Mar 17, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
ABCD's of Medicare
Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Waldorf West 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.
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Meet Me @ the Library
Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
This program is intended for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Mobile Library: Nanjemoy Community Center - Random Reads Vending
Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Life-Sized Game - Word Trip
Tue, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Get ready for an exciting, life-sized game of WORD TRIP!
LEGO WeDo 2.0 Robotics Club for TEENS
Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Waldorf West Branch
Learn the basics of robotics by creating robots with LEGO bricks and then programming them to move and perform other functions through coding.
Registration is now closed
Little Homesteaders: Backyard Chickens - with the University of Maryland Extension: 4-H
Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Plata Branch
Come learn to care for chickens in your own backyard in this egg-citing program!
Registration is now closed
VITA Tax Preparation
Wed, Mar 18, 9:15am - 4:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Mar 18, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Unplug and Unwind: Mini Masterpieces
Wed, Mar 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Potomac Branch
We're putting away technology and connecting with ourselves by creating with our hands. Come in to paint your own mini masterpiece!
Advanced STEM Club @ La Plata Branch! - Photosynthesis
Wed, Mar 18, 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!
Evening Dino Story Time
Wed, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Potomac Branch
Come and explore a world lost to time at our special Evening Dino Story Time!
Solutions for Homeowners and Buyers - with Baker Home Solutions
Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Interested in learning more about solutions to common home ownership problems?
Crafter's Corner - The Floral Frenzy
Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for "The Floral Frenzy"! Let your creativity bloom as we make fabulous paper flowers together.
This event is full
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 10:00am - 10:50am
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 - Random Reads Vending
Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Teen Afternoons
Thu, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come join us for Teen Afternoon in our Teen Central Space.
Lego Spike Essentials Robotics Club
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
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
Thread Heads
Fri, Mar 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.
Let's Make Robots! A LEGO® WeDo for Adults & Seniors - A LEGO WeDO Workshop
Fri, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Curious about robotics but not sure where to start? Join us to explore the basics of building and coding with LEGO WeDo! Learn how to make simple machines move, light up, and come to life.
Teen Game Night
Fri, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Celebrate the end of a long week at our teen-only after hours event.
VITA Tax Preparation
Sat, Mar 21, 9:15am - 1:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!
Saturday Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West Branch!
Sat, Mar 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.
Camp Half Blood At The Park! - Gilbert Run
Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Calling all Demigods to Camp Half-Blood! Find out who your godly parent is and join us at Gilbert Run Park for an event filled afternoon ending in a game of capture the flag!
Chess Lounge
Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Players of all ages are invited to the Chess Lounge at Waldorf West!
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Mar 23, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program] - Virtual & In Person at the Potomac Branch
Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Join us either online or in person for an evening of crocheting, knitting, and socializing with other beginning and advanced crafters.
Spanish Conversation Club
Mon, Mar 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
Wills and Estate Planning - with Loraine Hennessey
Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Do you have questions about Wills and Estate Planning?
Video Game Basics - with RoboMasterminds
Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
La Plata Branch
Discover how to program your own video games in this three-week course designed for students in grades 3-5!
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Mar 24, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Story Time For Adults - Listen, Laugh, Connect
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Waldorf West Branch
Enjoy a delightful hour filled with storytelling, crafts, music, and more!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Baby Olympics
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Plata Branch
Babies and their caregivers will have a ball socializing at our Baby Olympics! No registration is required to join the fun.
Outreach Van: Clark Senior Center
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Pop-Up Library services include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, 500 by 5 starter kits, and materials for check out.
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Behind The Story: Author Talk with Shoshana Walter - A CCPL Virtual Author Speaker Series Program
Tue, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Shoshana Walter and special guest host Barbara Kingsolver to discuss America's failed response to the opioid crisis.
Register
Mobile Library: Autumn Hills - Random Reads Vending
Tue, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine!
STEM Club @ P.D. Brown! - Build a Better Umbrella
Tue, Mar 24, 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!
Rhyme Time
Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Poetry writers, new or pro, all are welcomed to read, write, and grow.
Math Time
Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Plata Branch
Count, play, and learn together! Math Time introduces early math skills for ages 2-5 through fun, hands-on activities.
VITA Tax Preparation
Wed, Mar 25, 9:15am - 4:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Mar 25, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Art Exploration @ Waldorf West! - Alma Thomas
Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for an afternoon of art history and a hands on art project. Attendees will learn about Alma Thomas and create their own one-of-a-kind artwork.
Art Exploration Teen Edition - Bridget Riley Optical Art
Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Potomac Branch
Take your art knowledge to the next level!
From Passenger to Pilot and Beyond - Women in Aviation with the Museum of Flight
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join us and presenter Leslie Czechowski from the Museum of Flight to learn about the history to present of women's roles in aviation!
Maria Sibylla Merian - Lesson and Butterfly Craft
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about Maria Sibylla Merian, a pioneer in illustrating butterfly life cycles. Explore her artwork, then create your own colorful butterflies.
90 Minute Film School
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Have you ever wanted to make your own movie but don't know where to begin? Learn the basics of filmmaking in a 90 minutes! No experience necessary!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Mar 26, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Mar 26, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Potomac Book Club - Discussing "James" by Percival Everett
Thu, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Potomac Branch
The Potomac Book Club meets monthly to discuss a wide range of adult contemporary fiction.
Mobile Library: Harmony at Waldorf - Random Reads Vending
Thu, Mar 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine!
Mobile Library: Idlewood Neighborhood - Random Reads Vending
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine!
CCPL Astronomy Club - With Josh Urban
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Calling all stargazers! Join us for an out-of-this-world program...CCPL Astronomy Club!
Tween Squeegee Art
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Craft and create some abstract art!
Little Homesteaders: Microgreens - with the University of Maryland Extension: 4-H
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Plata Branch
Come learn about plant growth and your nutrition by planting your own micro crops!
My Fresh Start: Free Showers - with Lifestyles of Maryland
Fri, Mar 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.
Brush, Color & Create with Ms. Ivette
Fri, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Paint, color, and create with Ms. Ivette! This relaxed, no-pressure workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike.
VITA Tax Preparation
Sat, Mar 28, 9:15am - 1:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!
Page Turners - Virtual Event (Via Google Meet)
Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Love books? Let's Chat! Join us for our Virtual Page Turners Book discussion. This month we are discussing the book, The Briar Club by Kate Quinn.
Saturday Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
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 branch.
Saturday Afternoon Movies
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Calling all young film buffs! Join us for a fun and relaxing movie screening!
Bring Your Own Book! - A Book Club for Adults
Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us and bring a book to share with the Bring Your Own Book!: A Book Club for Adults based on suggested monthly themes. It's a relaxed way to discover new reads and connect with fellow readers!
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Mar 30, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Mar 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
FutureMakers - Blendies
Mon, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come to the Waldorf West Library for this fun Stem activity provided by FutureMakers. Blendies are hands-on engineering kits that let kids build and customize their own spinning tops.
Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program] - Virtual & In Person at the Potomac Branch
Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Join us either online or in person for an evening of crocheting, knitting, and socializing with other beginning and advanced crafters.
Video Game Basics - with RoboMasterminds
Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
La Plata Branch
Discover how to program your own video games in this three-week course designed for students in grades 3-5!
Mobile Library: Waldorf Senior Center - Random Reads Vending
Tue, Mar 31, 9:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine!
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Harriet Tubman and Harriet Beecher Stowe - with Dr. Richard Bell
Tue, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join us and the University of Maryland's Dr. Richard Bell to learn about the two Harriets who made major contributions to the history of 19th century America!
Photography 101
Tue, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Learn how to shoot better photos with these fun photography challenges!
3D Printing 101 - The Basics of 3D Printing
Tue, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a program providing the basics to 3D printing ranging from which printers to get, filaments to use, what programs are needed to print models, and 3D printing concerns.
Library Giving Day - Online Fundraising Campaign
Wed, Apr 01, All day
All Branches
This one-day online fundraising campaign reminds us that libraries, small and large, serve as a cornerstone for our communities.
VITA Tax Preparation
Wed, Apr 01, 9:15am - 4:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
HOPE Team Outreach @ the Library - Charles County Department of Health
Wed, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution
STEM Club @ La Plata Branch! - Catapults
Wed, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for our monthly STEM Club where we will experiment, explore, and learn while having fun exploring the principles of science, technology, engineering, and math!
Pet Cents
Wed, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with a fun game that challenges players to care for a pet while staying within budget.
Fey Day Craft Party
Wed, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Step into an enchanted world of fairy fun!
Book Bite: Reading through the Decades - The California Gold Rush (1848-1855)
Wed, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Embark on a fascinating journey as we step into another time period, delving into cultures and events through the lens of literature.
Baby Music & Movement
Wed, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
La Plata Branch
Baby Music and Movement is a fun, dynamic program for babies and toddlers to sing, dance, and develop gross motor skills with their caregivers!
Pre-K Music & Movement
Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
La Plata Branch
Pre-K Music and Movement is a fun, dynamic program for children to sing, dance, and develop gross motor skills with their caregivers!
Tween Masking Tape Paint Night
Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Unleash your creativity in this friendly, fun filled program!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Cute and Courteous Canines
Thu, Apr 02, 10:45am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Has the La Plata Branch gone to the dogs?  Yes we have! 
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Library: Cobb Island Public Market - Herb Garden Starter Kit
Thu, Apr 02, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Kick off your gardening this spring with an Herb Garden Starter Kit!
Bubble, Comedy and Music Party: Autism Acceptance Rocks! - with Turtle Dance Music
Thu, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us and Turtle Dance Music for a super fun bubble, comedy, and music show for people of all ages and abilities! Registration is required for each person attending the program.
Behind The Story: Author Talk with Valerie Neal - A CCPL Virtual Author Speaker Series Program
Thu, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Valerie Neal to discuss the history of US women astronauts!
Register
Mobile Library: Swan Point Community - Herb Garden Starter Kit
Thu, Apr 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Kick off your gardening this spring with an Herb Garden Starter Kit!
Teen Afternoons
Thu, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come join us for Teen Afternoon in our Teen Central Space.
STEM Club @ Waldorf West! - Genetics
Thu, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for our monthly STEM Club where we will experiment, explore, and learn while having fun exploring the principles of science, technology, engineering, and math!
All CCPL Locations Closed - In observance of Good Friday
Fri, Apr 03, All day
Virtual
All CCPL locations closed in observance of Good Friday
All CCPL Locations Closed - In observance of Easter
Sat, Apr 04, All day
Virtual
All CCPL locations closed in observance of Easter
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Apr 06, 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, Apr 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Apr 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program] - Virtual & In Person at the Potomac Branch
Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Join us either online or in person for an evening of crocheting, knitting, and socializing with other beginning and advanced crafters.
Video Game Basics - with RoboMasterminds
Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
La Plata Branch
Discover how to program your own video games in this three-week course designed for students in grades 3-5!
HOPE Team Outreach @ the Library - Charles County Department of Health
Tue, Apr 07, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Potomac Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Apr 07, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Veterans Resource Visits - @ La Plata
Tue, Apr 07, 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.
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Library: Nanjemoy Community Center - Herb Garden Starter Kit
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Kick off your gardening this spring with an Herb Garden Starter Kit!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Sensory Social
Tue, Apr 07, 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.
Emily Creswick Writer's Process Series: Bob Bartlett - with the College of Southern Maryland
Tue, Apr 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Partner Event
Join us at the College of Southern Maryland for this month's Writer's Process!
Anime Club
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come meet fellow anime fans and enjoy fun games.
Life-Sized Game of Life
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
College or career? Rent or buy? Practice financial literacy skills by playing a life-sized Game of Life!
Air"Bee"nb - Make You Own Wild Bee Habitat
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
La Plata Branch
Discover the world of hive-less bees! Learn why bee hotels matter, then create and decorate your own using recycled cans, twigs, paper, and twine.
Unplug and Unwind: Mini Masterpieces
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Potomac Branch
We're putting away technology and connecting with ourselves by creating with our hands. Come in to paint your own mini masterpiece!
VITA Tax Preparation
Wed, Apr 08, 9:15am - 4:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Apr 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Art Exploration - For the Love of Animals
Wed, Apr 08, 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!
Essential Oils for Wellness - with New Moon Bodywork and Botanicals
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Potomac Branch
Join and Holly Dunbar of New Moon Bodywork and Botanicals to learn about how essential oils can make a difference in your wellness journey!
Prime Paint Night
Wed, Apr 08, 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!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:50am
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 - Herb Garden Starter Kit
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Kick off your gardening this spring with an Herb Garden Starter Kit!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Art Exploration - For the Love of Animals
Thu, Apr 09, 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!
Registration is now closed
Jazzy Yarns
Thu, Apr 09, 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.
Teen Film Club
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Explore the art of filmmaking from start to finish! Teens will learn how to develop story ideas, write scripts, plan and shoot scenes, and edit their own films.
Little Homesteaders: Vermicomposting - with the University of Maryland Extension: 4-H
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Potomac Branch
Come get wild about worms in this fun composting program!
La Plata Book Discussion - Discussing "The Mighty Red" by Louis Erdrich
Thu, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
La Plata Branch
In April we will discuss "The Mighty Red" by Louise Erdrich. Recommended for ages 18+. Social time is from 6:30 - 6:45; book discussion runs from 6:45 - 7:45.
My Fresh Start: Free Showers - with Lifestyles of Maryland
Fri, Apr 10, 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.
Get Inked with CCPL - @ Shop 53 Tattoo & Art Studio
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Partner Event
Celebrate your love of libraries by getting a book-themed tattoo and supporting your local library!
Homeschool Recess - Pisgah Park
Fri, Apr 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Homeschoolers, it's time for recess!
HOPE Team Outreach @ the Library - Charles County Department of Health
Fri, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Plata Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution
Thread Heads
Fri, Apr 10, 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.
1st Friday Bingo
Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
It's bingo time! Join us for 1st Friday Bingo where games, prizes, and great company await.
Library After Hours: Live Music with Carly Harvey
Fri, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us and the Carly Harvey Trio for an evening of music and fun!
VITA Tax Preparation
Sat, Apr 11, 9:15am - 1:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!
Virtual Dungeons and Dragons - Homebrew
Sat, Apr 11, 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!
Stay & Play - Family Lego Time
Sat, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
It's family fun LEGO time!
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Apr 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program] - Virtual & In Person at the Potomac Branch
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Join us either online or in person for an evening of crocheting, knitting, and socializing with other beginning and advanced crafters.
Spanish Conversation Club
Mon, Apr 13, 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
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Outreach Van: Clark Senior Center
Tue, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Administración del Seguro Social: Medicare
Tue, Apr 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Administración del Seguro Social provee protección para los trabajadores y sus familias.
Register
Social Security Administration: Medicare
Tue, Apr 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
The Social Security Administration provides protection for workers and their families.
Register
STEM Club @ Potomac! - Geysers
Tue, Apr 14, 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!
Phish and Chips
Tue, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Learn to protect your online presence!
Mobile Library: Autumn Hills - Herb Garden Starter Kit
Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Kick off your gardening this spring with an Herb Garden Starter Kit!
Tween Craft Club - Garden Globes
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Celebrate spring by crafting a seasonal snow globe!
Learn to Cross-Stitch
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Want to learn a new craft? Try cross-stitching! This hands-on program introduces participants to the basics of cross-stitch, a relaxing and creative form of needlework.
It's Electric! - with RoboMasterminds
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Potomac Branch
Learn about the electrifying world of energy with RoboMasterminds in this three-week course designed for students in grades 3-8!
Behind The Story: Author Talk with Brad Taylor - A CCPL Virtual Author Speaker Series Program
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Brad Taylor to discuss writing action-packed and suspenseful spycraft!
Register
VITA Tax Preparation
Wed, Apr 15, 9:15am - 4:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Apr 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
LEGO Spike Essentials Build Session
Wed, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Join us for an afternoon of LEGO building and STEM!
Crafter's Corner - The Floral Frenzy
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for "The Floral Frenzy"! Let your creativity bloom as we make fabulous paper flowers together.
Mobile Library: Harmony at Waldorf - Herb Garden Starter Kit
Thu, Apr 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Kick off your gardening this spring with an Herb Garden Starter Kit!
Teen Afternoons
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come join us for Teen Afternoon in our Teen Central Space.
Mobile Library: Idlewood Neighborhood - Herb Garden Starter Kit
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Kick off your gardening this spring with an Herb Garden Starter Kit!
Fantasy Map Making - @ Kanto Games
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Partner Event
Come down to the Kanto Game Store in LaPlata and make your own fantasy map! We will be showing you a couple of different ways that you can make a world map to decorate and design as you see fit.
Frog and Toad's Party for Friends
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Potomac Branch
Celebrate the joy of friendship and the timeless stories of Arnold Lobel in this special art-focused program!
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