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Promotional graphic for a community book drive supporting the CCPL Detention Center Library with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., featuring the organization?s blue crest and a peach leaf-patterned background.

Community Book Drive-Supporting CCPL Detention Center Branch

with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
2026-10-15 17:30:00 2026-10-15 19:30:00 America/New_York Community Book Drive-Supporting CCPL Detention Center Branch La Plata Branch -

Thursday, October 15
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-10-15 17:30:00 2026-10-15 19:30:00 America/New_York Community Book Drive-Supporting CCPL Detention Center Branch Help us build the collection at the Charles County Public Library Detention Center Library! La Plata Branch -

Help us build the collection at the Charles County Public Library Detention Center Library!

Stop by the La Plata Branch parking lot to donate new or gently used paperback books that will provide meaningful reading opportunities for individuals in the Charles County Detention Center.

Please note: We can only accept paperback book donations for the Detention Center Library.

We are especially looking for:

  • Nonfiction DK Big Ideas series titles
  • Nonfiction Eyewitness series titles
  • Popular fiction
  • Urban fiction
  • Inspirational, biographical, self-help, and motivational titles

Add a Little Encouragement!

Have a few extra minutes? Come inside the La Plata Branch and create an encouraging bookmark to go with a donated book! We'll provide bookmark-making supplies so you can decorate a bookmark and write an uplifting message, words of encouragement, or a positive note for someone who will receive one of the donated books. Kids and adults are welcome to participate to  help spread a little encouragement through the community.

Click here to learn more about the CCPL Detention Center Library.

Bring your paperback donations to the La Plata Branch parking lot from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Volunteers will collect your books directly from your car. Thank you for helping us build a collection that encourages reading, learning, and personal growth!

Flyer for a Zeta Phi Beta community book drive benefiting the CCPL Detention Center Library on October 15, 2026, at the La Plata Branch CCPL, featuring drive-through book drop-off instructions and requested book categories.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | 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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Wed, Oct 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Oct 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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