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Illumination Lab
2026-10-29 18:00:00 2026-10-29 19:00:00 America/New_York Illumination Lab Potomac Branch -

Thursday, October 29
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-10-29 18:00:00 2026-10-29 19:00:00 America/New_York Illumination Lab Step into our lab and do two fun glow in the dark activities! Potomac Branch -

Step into our lab and do two fun glow in the dark activities!

We'll have two stations set up to help you light up the night with art and science. Let your inner artist shine by painting with cool glow in the dark paint. Then get messy while making your very own glow in the dark slime.

This program is intended for ages 6 and up. No registration is required. If you have questions, please contact the Potomac Branch at 301-375-7375 or email potomacref@ccplonline.org.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Arts & Crafts |

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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.

Potomac Branch
Phone: 301-375-7375
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Mon, Sep 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 02 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 04 Closed
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Step into our lab and do two fun glow in the dark activities!
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