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Gingerbread House Workshop
2026-12-12 14:00:00 2026-12-12 15:30:00 America/New_York Gingerbread House Workshop Waldorf West Branch -

Saturday, December 12
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-12-12 14:00:00 2026-12-12 15:30:00 America/New_York Gingerbread House Workshop Our favorite winter event is back! Join us for our annual Gingerbread House Workshop. Waldorf West Branch -

Our favorite winter event is back! Join us for our annual Gingerbread House Workshop.

Join us for a fun, hands-on gingerbread house decorating activity! Each participant will create and decorate their own festive “gingerbread house” using graham crackers assembled around a milk carton and decorated with colorful candy and icing.

All materials will be provided by the library, so just bring your creativity!

Registration is required, and supplies are limited. Please register each family member who will be making a gingerbread house so that we can ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.

If you have questions, please contact the Waldorf West Branch at 301-645-1395 or 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: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Community Engagement | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | STEM | Crafts |

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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