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America 250 Scavenger Hunt

America 250 Scavenger Hunt
2026-07-11 00:00:00 2026-07-11 23:59:00 America/New_York America 250 Scavenger Hunt All Branches -

Saturday, July 11
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Add to Calendar 2026-07-11 00:00:00 2026-07-11 23:59:00 America/New_York America 250 Scavenger Hunt Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize! All Branches -

Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!

Join us at the Charles County Public Library for a special scavenger hunt celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! In this scavenger hunt, you'll learn about all sorts of figures important to the American Revolution -- like George Washington, Phillis Wheatley, Alexander Hamilton, James Lafeyette, and more! -- and complete a puzzle to earn a patriotic prize!

Stop by any library branch (excluding Mobile Library stops) during operating hours to participate! If you have questions, please contact 301-934-9001 and ask for programming, or email programming@ccplonline.org.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Games/Gaming | Community Engagement |

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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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Mini Pride Flag Party
Tue, Jun 30, All day
La Plata Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and self-expression at the La Plata Branch this June!
250 Years of America! DIY Picture Frame
Tue, Jun 30, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Make a commemorative Independence Day picture frame!
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jun 30, 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 30, 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 - Discover Dinos!
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Hop onto the Mobile Library and take a trip back in time to the age of dinosaurs!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Dinosaur Bone Mosaics
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Use natural materials to recreate fossils or your own prehistoric mosaic masterpiece!
This event is full
Bilingual Music with Mr.Lilo/Música Bilingüe con el Sr.Lilo - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a bilingual song and music extravaganza!
National Parks as Living Archives: Stories from New Mexico - National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
Tue, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Explore the science, history, and culture embedded in three national parks!
Register
Math Time
Tue, Jun 30, 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.
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jul 01, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Mobile Library: La Plata Farmers Market - Community Color by Number
Wed, Jul 01, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
250 Years of America! DIY Picture Frame
Wed, Jul 01, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Make a commemorative Independence Day picture frame!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jul 01, 9:30am - 9:50am
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, Jul 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, Jul 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!
Games in 18th-Century America
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
How did people spend free time in 18th-century America?
Baby Music & Movement
Wed, Jul 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, Jul 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!
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jul 02, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 02, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
250 Years of America! DIY Picture Frame
Thu, Jul 02, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Make a commemorative Independence Day picture frame!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 02, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Veterans Resource Visits - @ Potomac
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Potomac 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 - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
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 - Community Color by Number
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Jurassic Jaunt! with Echoes of Nature - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come on an exciting trip to the past where we follow a baby dinosaur. Meet and learn about some real live living fossils that would have been around in the dinosaur world! - This is a ticketed event.
All CCPL Locations Closed - In observance of Independence Day
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Virtual
All CCPL locations closed in observance of Independence Day
All CCPL Locations Closed - In observance of Independence Day
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Virtual
All CCPL locations closed in observance of Independence Day
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 06, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jul 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, Jul 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
KPop Demon Hunters Party - At Pisgah Park
Mon, Jul 06, 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.
This event is full
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Books! The Magic is Real with Joe Romano - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
A magic show focusing on popular children's books with Joe Romano!
Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program] - Virtual & In Person at the Potomac Branch
Mon, Jul 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.
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jul 07, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
This program is intended for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their support staff.
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 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, Jul 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.
Books! The Magic is Real with Joe Romano - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
A magic show focusing on popular children's books with Joe Romano! This program is a ticketed event. Tickets will be handed out one hour prior to the event's start time.
Mobile Library: Autumn Hills - Community Color by Number
Tue, Jul 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
Unplug and Unwind: Mini Masterpieces
Tue, Jul 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!
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jul 08, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Mobile Library: La Plata Farmers Market - Community Color by Number
Wed, Jul 08, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jul 08, 9:30am - 9:50am
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, Jul 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!
Fossils are Fun! with the Calvert Marine Museum - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Plata Branch
Come learn about the fossils we have right here in Southern Maryland!
This event is full
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jul 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!
DINOS - Rock Story Time!
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for DINOS - Rock Story Time! This program is a ticketed event.
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jul 09, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Library: Harmony at Waldorf - Community Color by Number
Thu, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
Mobile Library: Idlewood Neighborhood - Community Color by Number
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
Teen Film Club
Thu, Jul 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.
La Plata Book Discussion - Discussing "The First Ladies" by M. Benedict & V. Murray
Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
La Plata Branch
In July we will discuss "The First Ladies" by Marie Benedict & Victoria Murray . Recommended for ages 18+. Social time is from 6:30 - 6:45; book discussion runs from 6:45 - 7:45.
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jul 10, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
My Fresh Start: Free Showers - with Lifestyles of Maryland
Fri, Jul 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.
Dino-Mania!
Fri, Jul 10, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us as we travel back in time and learn amazing facts about dinosaurs while having fun!
1st Friday Bingo
Fri, Jul 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.
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jul 11, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Vegetable Garden Problems - with UMD Extension Master Gardeners of Charles County
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us and the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardeners of Charles County to discuss common problems affecting vegetable gardens!
Virtual Dungeons and Dragons - Homebrew
Sat, Jul 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!
This event is full
Bringing Our Ancestors Home - Voices on African American Remains in Charles County
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
Lend your voice to the Banneker-Douglas-Tubman Museum for a community listening session that will shape the museum's report regarding three individuals' repatriation to Port Tobacco.
Korean Cuisine with Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Sat, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come learn how to make gimbap and other Korean foods with the Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation!
This event is full
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 13, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jul 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, Jul 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Monday: Children's Paint and Sip - Bensville Park
Mon, Jul 13, 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
This event is full
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jul 14, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Mobile Library: Waldorf Senior Center - Community Color by Number
Tue, Jul 14, 9:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 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, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Sphero Indie - Mystery Programming - STEM Fun
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Waldorf West Branch
Solve the programming mystery with the Sphero Indie car. You will investigate how the Sphero programming controls work and set up an obstacle course for your Sphero.
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Reptile World - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Introduction to Financial Literacy for Teens! - - with the University of Maryland Extension Program
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for an introduction to financial literacy for teens!
Leona Godin and Georgina Kleege - National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Join Blind authors Leona Godin and Georgina Kleege in conversation with Mike Marlin, Director of the Braille & Talking Book Library in Sacramento!
Register
Craft & Listen: DIY Beaded Keychains - At Cup Of Sugar Tea Lounge
Tue, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Partner Event
Join us at Cup of Sugar to create a cute beaded keychain, while we listen to the first hour of "The Girl Who Fell Beneath The Sea"
Tween Craft Club - Bubble Painting
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Make unique prints with bubble painting!
Behind The Story: Author Talk with Karin Slaughter - A CCPL Virtual Author Speaker Series Program
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Karin Slaughter to discuss small towns and big secrets!
Register
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jul 15, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Mobile Library: La Plata Farmers Market - Community Color by Number
Wed, Jul 15, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jul 15, 9:30am - 9:50am
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, Jul 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, Jul 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!
Korean Cuisine with Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Potomac Branch
Come learn how to make gimbap and other Korean foods with the Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation!
This event is full
Crafter's Corner - Radical Rag Wreaths
Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us as we make eye-catching door decor. The next session of Crafter's Corner is Radical Rag Wreaths.
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jul 16, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Library: Cobb Island Public Market - Community Color by Number
Thu, Jul 16, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
Aquarium Ancestors with the National Aquarium - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Join us and the National Aquarium as we take a prehistoric dive into our oceans! This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be handed out one hour prior to the event's start time.
Behind The Story: Author Talk with Reyna Grande - A CCPL Virtual Author Speaker Series Program
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Reyna Grande to discuss the hidden cost of the American dream and healing through storytelling!
Register
Mobile Library: Swan Point Community - Community Color by Number
Thu, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
Lego Spike Essentials Robotics Club
Thu, Jul 16, 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
Unearthing Our Stories with Dr. Theresa A. Singleton - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Come get a chance to learn from and ask questions to a professional archaeologist who's an academic leader in African American studies!
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jul 17, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
My Fresh Start: Free Showers - with Lifestyles of Maryland
Fri, Jul 17, 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.
Teen Game Night
Fri, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Celebrate the end of a long week at our teen-only after hours event.
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jul 18, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Mobile Library: La Plata Farmers Market - Community Color by Number
Sat, Jul 18, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
Saturday Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West Branch!
Sat, Jul 18, 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.
Chess Lounge
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Players of all ages are invited to the Chess Lounge at Waldorf West!
Seol Gyeong with Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come learn about and participate in Korean traditional paper folding with the Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation!
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 20, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Moth Appreciation Station: Giant Leopard Moths
Mon, Jul 20, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Potomac Branch
Celebrate National Moth Week at the Potomac Branch. Each day in the week of 7/20-7/24 we will be exploring a different moth native to the state of Maryland.
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Tie-Dye Day - At White Plains Park
Mon, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Jurassic Jaunt! with Echoes of Nature - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Meet and learn about some real live living fossils that would have been around in the dinosaur world!
Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program] - Virtual & In Person at the Potomac Branch
Mon, Jul 20, 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.
Come Have a Yarn Ball! - Knit & Crochet
Mon, Jul 20, 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.
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jul 21, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Moth Appreciation Station: Rosey Moths
Tue, Jul 21, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Potomac Branch
Celebrate National Moth Week at the Potomac Branch. Each day in the week of 7/20-7/24 we will be exploring a different moth native to the state of Maryland.
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 21, 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, Jul 21, 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 - Community Color by Number
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Bubble, Comedy and Music Party: Unearth Your Story! - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac 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.
LEGO WeDo 2.0 Robotics Club for TEENS & TWEENS
Tue, Jul 21, 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.
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jul 22, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Mobile Library: La Plata Farmers Market - Community Color by Number
Wed, Jul 22, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
Moth Appreciation Station: Luna Moths
Wed, Jul 22, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Potomac Branch
Celebrate National Moth Week at the Potomac Branch. Each day in the week of 7/20-7/24 we will be exploring a different moth native to the state of Maryland.
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jul 22, 9:30am - 9:50am
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, Jul 22, 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 Bingo Soiree
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
La Plata Branch
Come enjoy some classic bingo to win fun prizes!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
SAFE: Money Smart for Older Adults - Scam Awareness and Financial Education with MD Dept of Labor
Wed, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Join us online or in person for the SAFE (Scam Awareness and Financial Education) series. These webinars are offered in partnership with the MD Dept of Labor and public libraries statewide.
Register
P. D. Brown & Co. Present...
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
You'll be the star in this interactive theatrical production!
Wednesday Dino Movie Matinee
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Get ready for a prehistoric movie adventure filled with giant dinosaurs and fascinating discoveries!
Jihwa with the Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Plata Branch
Come make traditional Korean mulberry paper flowers with the Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation!
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jul 23, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 23, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Moth Appreciation Station: Cecropia Moths
Thu, Jul 23, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Potomac Branch
Celebrate National Moth Week at the Potomac Branch. Each day in the week of 7/20-7/24 we will be exploring a different moth native to the state of Maryland.
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
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 - Community Color by Number
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Potomac Book Club - Discussing "What We Can Know" by Ian McEwan
Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Potomac Branch
The Potomac Book Club meets monthly to discuss a wide range of adult contemporary fiction.
Living History with Ms. Story - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come unearth the stories of trailblazing women from Black history! This program is a ticketed event. Tickets will be handed out one hour prior to the event's start time.
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jul 24, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
My Fresh Start: Free Showers - with Lifestyles of Maryland
Fri, Jul 24, 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.
Moth Appreciation Station: Moth Man Art and Trivia
Fri, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Potomac Branch
Celebrate National Moth Week at the Potomac Branch.
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jul 25, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Page Turners - Virtual Event (Via Google Meet)
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Love books? Let's chat! Join us for Page Turners, our engaging online book discussion group that meets every other month. This month we are discussing the book, Real Americans by Rachel Kong.
The Humane Society Presents: Talking Bones, CSI
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Waldorf West Branch
Come learn about animal forensics with the Humane Society of Charles County!
Saturday Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Sat, Jul 25, 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.
Zine Making Workshop - with The Folkhaus
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Come learn about and create your own mini magazines!
Stay & Play - Family Lego Time
Sat, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
It's family fun LEGO time!
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 27, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Library: Beach Day - Laurel Springs
Mon, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 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
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jul 28, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 28, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Baby Olympics
Tue, Jul 28, 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.
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 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.
Story Time for Adults - Listen, Laugh, Connect
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Waldorf West Branch
Enjoy a delightful hour filled with storytelling, crafts, music, and more!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Behind The Story: Author Talk with Dr. Marisa Franco - A CCPL Virtual Author Speaker Series Program
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Dr. Marisa Franco to discuss creating lasting friendships in an increasingly lonely world!
Register
Mobile Library: Autumn Hills - Community Color by Number
Tue, Jul 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
Excavating a Life with Megan Marshall - National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
Tue, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Join Pulitzer Prize winning biographer Megan Marshall be in conversation with author Heather Clark about her memoir, "After Lives."
Register
Math Time
Tue, Jul 28, 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.
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jul 29, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Mobile Library: La Plata Farmers Market - Community Color by Number
Wed, Jul 29, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Jul 29, 9:30am - 9:50am
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, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Things That Go Boom! with Mad Science of DC - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come have an explosive good time with Mad Science of DC!
Unearthing Humanity's Story with Dr. Owen Lovejoy - a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Come get a chance to learn from and ask questions to a professional anthropologist who's a leader in the field of human origins and locomotion!
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jul 30, All day
All Branches
Explore the library (and American history!) to win a cool prize!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Library: Harmony at Waldorf - Community Color by Number
Thu, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
Mobile Library: Idlewood Neighborhood - Community Color by Number
Thu, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come contribute to the Mobile Library's community color by number!
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