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AI Ready Teens

What Is AI and Where Is It Showing Up?

2026-09-08 18:00:00 2026-09-08 19:00:00 America/New_York AI Ready Teens Waldorf West Branch -

Tuesday, September 08
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-09-08 18:00:00 2026-09-08 19:00:00 America/New_York AI Ready Teens What is AI, and how is it already part of your digital life? Explore AI in the apps, platforms, and tools you use while building a foundation for future sessions. Waldorf West Branch -

What is AI, and how is it already part of your digital life? Explore AI in the apps, platforms, and tools you use while building a foundation for future sessions.

AI is already built into many of the apps, platforms, and digital tools teens use every day. In this introductory session, participants will explore where AI appears in their digital lives and learn basic AI concepts in a practical, accessible way. The session establishes a foundation for understanding AI and prepares participants for the hands-on topics explored throughout the series.

What is the AI Ready Teens program series?

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the tools, platforms, and media teens encounter every day. This five-part series gives teens ages 12–18 practical AI literacy skills they can use in school, creative projects, online spaces, and everyday life. Participants will explore how AI works, learn how to get more useful results from AI tools, experiment with AI-assisted content creation, identify AI-generated media and misinformation, and explore AI for projects and entrepreneurship. Each session stands alone while building toward a broader understanding of responsible and effective AI use. There are also AI Ready program series for Kids & Families (6-11) and Adults. 

Registration is required. Families registering multiple teens should register each participant separately.

If you have questions, please contact the Waldorf West Branch at 301-645-1395 or email westref@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!

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Workforce Development | STEM | Life Skills |

TAGS: | AI Ready |

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 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 23 Closed

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Fri, Aug 21, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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.

Fri, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate the end of a long week at our teen-only after hours event.
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Mon, Aug 24, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Mon, Aug 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Aug 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Find out how to reduce your carbon footprint and energy bill at the same time!

Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Enjoy a delightful hour filled with storytelling, crafts, music, and more!

Tue, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Poetry writers, new or pro, all are welcomed to read, write, and grow.

Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
What do you think aliens look like? Create your own out-of-this-world creature using recycled craft materials and imagination!

Fri, Aug 28, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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.

Mon, Aug 31, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Mon, Aug 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Aug 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
This program is intended for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their support staff.

Tue, Sep 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Whether you're a longtime anime fan or just getting started, Anime Club is a fun way to connect with others who share your interest!

Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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!

Fri, Sep 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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.

Fri, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
It's bingo time! Join us for 1st Friday Bingo where games, prizes, and great company await.

Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
What is AI, and how is it already part of your digital life? Explore AI in the apps, platforms, and tools you use while building a foundation for future sessions.

Wed, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grab your smartphone and prepare for a modern-day treasure hunt!

Thu, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.

Fri, Sep 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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.

Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us and the UMD Extension Master Gardeners of Charles County to learn all about how to prep your garden for winter!

Mon, Sep 14, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Sep 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Learn the basics of robotics by creating robots with LEGO bricks and then programming them to move and perform other functions through coding.
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Wed, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Turn your photos, keepsakes, and memories into a one-of-a-kind scrapbook at this fun and creative crafting program for adults at the library

Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
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.

Fri, Sep 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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.

Fri, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate the end of a long week at our teen-only after hours event.

Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Players of all ages are invited to the Chess Lounge at Waldorf West!