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Reptile World. Can You Dig It? 2026 Summer Learning Challenge. Thank you to the C4CCPL for supporting the 2026 Summer Learning Challenge!

Reptile World

a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!

2026-07-14 14:00:00 2026-07-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Reptile World La Plata Branch -

Tuesday, July 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-14 14:00:00 2026-07-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Reptile World Come meet and learn about all sorts of cool reptiles! This program is a ticketed event. Tickets will be handed out one hour prior to the event's start time. La Plata Branch -

Come meet and learn about all sorts of cool reptiles! This program is a ticketed event. Tickets will be handed out one hour prior to the event's start time.

No peanuts, please! Due to severe food allergies, this is a PEANUT-FREE PROGRAM. Do not bring any products containing peanuts into the event space. Thank you for your understanding in keeping our staff safe!

All sorts of scaly friends are coming to the library! Come spend an afternoon an with interesting selection of live, large, colorful, and gentle reptiles from all over the world! Participants can learn what reptiles are, what makes them different from birds and mammals, and how important they are in our environment, as well as information about general reptile characteristics, adaptation, and their importance in the food chain!

About the Presenter: Since 1970, Michael Shwedick has introduced America to the fascinating world of reptiles. One of America’s leading reptile wildlife educators, his program has educated and entertained more than 15,000 audiences from Miami to Boston. More than 100,000 people a year experience Reptile World. A highly qualified herpetologist, Michael pursues every opportunity to further his knowledge and understanding of reptiles.

Reptile World with Michael Shwedick

This program is a ticketed event. Tickets will be handed out one hour prior to the event's start time. Please contact laplataref@ccplonline.org or call us at 301-934-9001 with any questions!


This year’s 2026 Summer Learning Challenge was made possible through the generous support provided by the Citizens for the Charles County Public Library, Inc.

The Citizens for the Charles County Public Library

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.

La Plata Branch

Phone: 301-934-9001

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Mon, Jun 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 Closed

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

Wed, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Baby Music and Movement is a fun, dynamic program for babies and toddlers to sing, dance, and develop gross motor skills with their caregivers!

Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Pre-K Music and Movement is a fun, dynamic program for children to sing, dance, and develop gross motor skills with their caregivers!

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

Thu, Jun 04, 9:00am - 9:20am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Jun 04, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

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

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

Mon, Jun 08, All day
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

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

Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for our monthly Sensory Social where we will explore various activities specially cultivated for sensory seeking youth.

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

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
In your prime? Come to the La Plata Library for Prime Paint Night, an adult-centric painting program!

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

Thu, Jun 11, 9:00am - 9:20am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Jun 11, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

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

Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
In June we will discuss "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman. Recommended for ages 18+. Social time is from 6:30 - 6:45; book discussion runs from 6:45 - 7:45.

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

Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution

Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us for our monthly needlework and fiber arts club! Work on your projects and socialize with your fellow crafty community members.

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

Mon, Jun 15, All day
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Find out how to reduce your carbon footprint and energy bill at the same time!

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

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

Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drop in to create your own Pride wear - buttons, bracelets, and keychains - using colorful materials to celebrate identity, creativity, and community.

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

Thu, Jun 18, 9:00am - 9:20am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

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

Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Practice music and movement with bilingual flair! ¡Practica música y movimiento con un toque bilingüe! This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be handed out one hour prior to the event's start time.

Mon, Jun 22, All day
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

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

Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Babies and their caregivers will have a groovy time socializing at our Baby Disco! No registration is required to join the fun.

Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

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

Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Create a one-of-a-kind table centerpiece using wine bottles and decorative materials like twine, fabric, pearls, and flowers in this relaxed, creative program.

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

Thu, Jun 25, 9:00am - 9:20am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

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

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

Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Come learn about different musical instruments while improving early literacy skills in this fun and exciting program! This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be handed out 1 hour before the program.

Mon, Jun 29, All day
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!

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

Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Count, play, and learn together! Math Time introduces early math skills for ages 2-5 through fun, hands-on activities.

Wed, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Baby Music and Movement is a fun, dynamic program for babies and toddlers to sing, dance, and develop gross motor skills with their caregivers!

Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Pre-K Music and Movement is a fun, dynamic program for children to sing, dance, and develop gross motor skills with their caregivers!

Thu, Jul 02, 9:00am - 9:20am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Jul 02, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!