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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!

2026-08-01 15:00:00 2026-08-01 16:00:00 America/New_York Reptile World Waldorf West Branch -

Saturday, August 01
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-01 15:00:00 2026-08-01 16:00:00 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. Waldorf West 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 westref@ccplonline.org or call us at 301-645-1395 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.

Waldorf West Branch

Phone: 301-645-1395

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Mon, Aug 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 30 Closed

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Fri, Sep 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
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Wed, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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