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Registration opens:
November 02nd, 2026

STEM Club @ La Plata Branch!

Measure-thon
2026-12-02 14:00:00 2026-12-02 15:00:00 America/New_York STEM Club @ La Plata Branch! La Plata Branch -

Wednesday, December 02
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-12-02 14:00:00 2026-12-02 15:00:00 America/New_York STEM Club @ 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! 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!

Colorful "STEM" text with "club" in black, over a background of white sketches and formulas related to science and mathematics.

In December, kids will get hands-on, real-world practice using tools to measure various things for a fun Measure-thon.

We offer STEM Club @ La Plata on the first Wednesday of each month.

Note: Please register each child who will be attending separately.

If you have questions, please contact the La Plata Branch at 301-934-9001 or email laplataref@ccplonline.org.

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!

STEM Club is a monthly program designed for children ages 6-11 years old. In this monthly program, children are given the opportunity to explore the principles of science, technology, engineering, and math through fun and engaging experiments and lessons, led by CCPL staff. 

STEM Club is also offered at our Waldorf West & Potomac branches! 
Check out our full schedule of STEM Club programs, here.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Life Skills |

TAGS: | STEM Club | stem | kids |

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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Morning Bingo Soiree
Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Come enjoy some classic bingo to win fun prizes!
STEM Club @ La Plata Branch! - Playdough Squishy Circuits
Wed, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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!
This event is full
Baby Music & Movement
Wed, Nov 04, 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!
Pre-K Music & Movement
Wed, Nov 04, 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!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Nov 05, 9:00am - 9:20am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Nov 05, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Cute and Courteous Canines
Thu, Nov 05, 10:45am - 11:45am
Has the La Plata Branch gone to the dogs?  Yes we have! 
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Family Wellness and Emotional Regulation - with Zen Creative Wellness
Thu, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a fun, family-focused workshop on how to be happier and healthier as a family unit!
Bringing Our Ancestors Home - Voices on African American Remains in Charles County
Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
AI Ready Kids & Families - Talking to Chatbots Safely
Mon, Nov 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn how chatbots work, why they can sometimes be wrong, and what personal information should never be shared. Families will practice safe and thoughtful AI use.
Tech Time
Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Drop by to get one-on-one tech help!
Sensory Social
Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for our monthly Sensory Social where we will explore various activities specially cultivated for sensory seeking youth.
AI Ready Teens - Spotting AI-Generated Media and Misinformation
Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Can you spot AI-generated media? Practice identifying synthetic content and learn strategies for thinking critically about what you see online.
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Nov 12, 9:00am - 9:20am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Nov 12, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
La Plata Book Discussion - Discussing "The Briar Club" by Kate Quinn
Thu, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
In November we will discuss "The Briar Club" by Kate Quinn. Recommended for ages 18+. Social time is from 6:30 - 6:45; book discussion runs from 6:45 - 7:45.
American Conversation Project
Sat, Nov 14, 9:30am - 11:00am
As America marks 250 years, the American Conversation Project is bringing people together across the country to share stories, listen deeply, and strengthen the bonds that hold us together.
Mystic Monday - Tarot Club
Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us as we learn about tarot and its uses for mindfulness, self-reflection, intuition, fun, and more! No registration required.
Tech Time
Tue, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Drop by to get one-on-one tech help!
Advanced STEM Club @ La Plata Branch! - Fermentation
Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Nov 19, 9:00am - 9:20am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Nov 19, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Baby Olympics
Tue, Nov 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Babies and their caregivers will have a ball socializing at our Baby Olympics! No registration is required to join the fun.
Math Time
Tue, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Count, play, and learn together! Math Time introduces early math skills for ages 2?5 through fun, hands-on activities.
Veterans Resource Visits - @ La Plata
Tue, Dec 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Disabled Veterans Outreach Specialist & Local Veterans Employment Representative from MD Department of Labor Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning shares about veteran resources.
Sensory Social
Tue, Dec 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for our monthly Sensory Social where we will explore various activities specially cultivated for sensory seeking youth.
STEM Club @ La Plata Branch! - Measure-thon
Wed, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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!
Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 2:00pm
Baby Music & Movement
Wed, Dec 02, 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!
Pre-K Music & Movement
Wed, Dec 02, 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!
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