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CCPL Spirit Day @ Shop 53 Tattoo & Art Studio

Library Giving Day Kick Off Event

CCPL Spirit Day @ Shop 53 Tattoo & Art Studio

2023-03-31 10:00:00 2023-03-31 18:00:00 America/New_York Library Giving Day Kick Off Event Partner Event -

Friday, March 31
10:00am - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-31 10:00:00 2023-03-31 18:00:00 America/New_York Library Giving Day Kick Off Event Celebrate Library Giving Day by getting a book themed tattoo and supporting your local library! Partner Event -

Celebrate Library Giving Day by getting a book themed tattoo and supporting your local library!

Tattoo options will be provided by Shop 53 artists and 20 percent of revenue will be donated to CCPL. Tattoo sessions are available on a first come, first served basis. Shop 53 is located at 6 St. Mary's Ave #102, La Plata, MD 20646. Donation will be automatic, no showing of flyer required. Proceeds from this event will support the new Discovery Lab, a library vehicle primarily focused on technology that will provide the community with access to state of the art equipment. Click here to make a donation. To learn more about Library Giving Day, click here. Please contact Shannon Bland, Development Manager, at sbland@ccplonline.org for more info.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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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Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Join us for our Virtual Dungeons and Dragons Homebrew sessions! From the comfort of your home, you can become a grand adventurer with a story tailored specifically for you!

Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
Come learn about African culture and folklore with author Ada Ari!

Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Show your love of art with hearts.

Sat, Feb 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
What could be better than books and Bingo?

Mon, Feb 16, All day
Virtual
All CCPL locations closed in observance of Presidents' Day.

Tue, Feb 17, 9:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Library Branch
Get a fun, temporary tattoo! Stop by the Mobile Library this month to pick up a cool, ready-to-wear tattoo and enjoy a little creative self-expression

Tue, Feb 17, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
This program is intended for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Tue, Feb 17, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for an evening of art history and a hands on art project. Attendees will learn about pets through the eyes of artists and create their own one-of-a-kind artwork.

Wed, Feb 18, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Feb 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
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!

Wed, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Join us for an afternoon of LEGO building and STEM!
This event is full

Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
La Plata Branch
Come read to or hang out with a certified Therapy Animal!
This event is full

Thu, Feb 19, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Feb 19, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Feb 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Feb 19, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Get a fun, temporary tattoo! Stop by the Mobile Library this month to pick up a cool, ready-to-wear tattoo and enjoy a little creative self-expression

Thu, Feb 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Get a fun, temporary tattoo! Stop by the Mobile Library this month to pick up a cool, ready-to-wear tattoo and enjoy a little creative self-expression

Thu, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come join us for Teen Afternoon in our Teen Central Space.

Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Plata Branch
Write a letter for someone you love! We'll practice how to format a letter, write thoughtful messages, and decorate envelopes with stickers, glitter, and more.

Fri, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for our monthly needlework and fiber arts club! Work on your projects and socialize with your fellow crafty community members.

Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Plata Branch
Learn how storytelling and oral history preserve community memory in this hands-on workshop.

Mon, Feb 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Do you want to explore the robots that Charles County Public Library has to offer and, maybe, learn some coding along the way?

Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Join us either online or in person for an evening of crocheting, knitting, and socializing with other beginning and advanced crafters.

Tue, Feb 24, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Plata Branch
Babies and their caregivers will have a groovy time socializing at our Baby Disco! No registration is required to join the fun.

Tue, Feb 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Get a fun, temporary tattoo! Stop by the Mobile Library this month to pick up a cool, ready-to-wear tattoo and enjoy a little creative self-expression

Tue, Feb 24, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author and Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch to discuss the incredible history behind the world's largest museum!
Register

Tue, Feb 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Plata Branch
Bring your favorite mug and turn old socks into a cozy, personalized mug koozie! Cut, sew, and decorate with buttons and fun embellishments in this easy upcycling craft.

Tue, Feb 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
P.D. Brown Memorial 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!

Tue, Feb 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Join us at Cup of Sugar to learn the art of crochet! Master basic stitches, yarn types, and hook sizes in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop; no experience needed, all materials provided!
This event is full

Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Partner Event
Celebrate Black History Month with Prince George's County Poet Laureate Emerita, Sistah Joy, and friends.
Register

Wed, Feb 25, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Feb 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Potomac Branch
Take your art knowledge to the next level!

Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for a Black History Month program where we will learn about the secret messages hidden in freedom quilts. Discover stories of the Underground Railroad through art, history, and creativity!

Thu, Feb 26, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Feb 26, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Get a fun, temporary tattoo! Stop by the Mobile Library this month to pick up a cool, ready-to-wear tattoo and enjoy a little creative self-expression

Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Feb 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Potomac Branch
Calling all stargazers! Join us for an out-of-this-world program...CCPL Astronomy Club!

Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Learn how to keep your children safe in an increasingly dangerous digital world.
Register

Sat, Feb 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Prepare to engage in an adventure across the four nations in our virtual Dungeons & Dragons Oneshot: Avatar The Last Airbender!

Sat, Feb 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Can't make it to a CCPL story time during the week? Join us on the fourth Saturday of every month for a fun and engaging story time at the P.D. Brown Memorial Branch branch.

Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Partner Event
Come learn more about Black authors in our area, with the opportunity to both buy new books and get them signed! NEW LOCATION: Waldorf Senior Center & Recreational Center

Mon, Mar 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Join us either online or in person for an evening of crocheting, knitting, and socializing with other beginning and advanced crafters.

Tue, Mar 03, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come read to or hang out with a certified Therapy Animal!

Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Pop-Up Library services include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, 500 by 5 starter kits, and materials for check out.

Tue, Mar 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Mar 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine!

Tue, Mar 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Partner Event
Join us at the College of Southern Maryland for this month's Writer's Process!

Tue, Mar 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Want to read the book before watching it on the big screen? Join us for a lively book discussion series where stories come to life before their movie premieres!

Wed, Mar 04, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Mar 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Mar 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution

Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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!

Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Embark on a fascinating journey as we step into another time period, delving into cultures and events through the lens of literature.

Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Michael Perry to discuss humor, heart, and reflective rural stories!
Register

Wed, Mar 04, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
La Plata Branch
Baby Music and Movement is a fun, dynamic program for babies and toddlers to sing, dance, and develop gross motor skills with their caregivers!

Wed, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
La Plata Branch
Pre-K Music and Movement is a fun, dynamic program for children to sing, dance, and develop gross motor skills with their caregivers!

Thu, Mar 05, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Mar 05, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Potomac Branch
Disabled Veterans Outreach Specialist & Local Veterans Employment Representative from MD Department of Labor Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning shares about veteran resources.

Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 10:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Mar 05, 10:45am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Has the La Plata Branch gone to the dogs?  Yes we have! 

Thu, Mar 05, 11:00am - 11:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Mar 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine!

Thu, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come join us for Teen Afternoon in our Teen Central Space.

Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine!

Fri, Mar 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Homeschoolers, it's time for recess!

Fri, Mar 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
Learn how to respond to dementia-related behaviors effectively.

Fri, Mar 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us and Elena La Fulana for an evening of music and fun!

Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come learn about how to safely care for and interact with your furry friends!

Mon, Mar 09, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Mar 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Mar 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) will demystify Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, SMP, Savings Programs, and Supplemental Insurance.

Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Come to our Spanish Virtual Conversational Club and make new amigos as you learn new vocabulary and practice speaking the language. Basic Spanish vocabulary is required. íTe esperamos!
This event is full

Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Partner Event
Looking to add a little sparkle to your life? Try a DIY beaded Suncatcher!

Mon, Mar 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join Kwame Alexander--Emmy-winning producer, #1 NYT bestselling author, & Newbery award winner--for an engaging conversation with Mt. Harmony's Dr. Melaney Sánchez.
Register

Tue, Mar 10, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Potomac Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution

Tue, Mar 10, 9:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine!

Tue, Mar 10, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Mar 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Mar 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac 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!

Tue, Mar 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for our monthly Sensory Social where we will explore various activities specially cultivated for sensory seeking youth.

Tue, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join us as travel journalist Peter Mandel takes you on a swashbuckling tour of the globe's adventures-- all from the comfort of your own home!

Tue, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Make a one-of-a-kind print using a gel printing plate and acrylic paint!

Tue, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Potomac Branch
We're putting away technology and connecting with ourselves by creating with our hands. Come in to paint your own mini masterpiece!

Tue, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Learn how to design 3D objects for printing!

Wed, Mar 11, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
La Plata Branch
Come enjoy some classic bingo to win fun prizes!

Wed, Mar 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Potomac Branch
Calling all artists! Join us for an afternoon of art history fun, where you can learn about different artists and new art skills and techniques!

Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
La Plata Branch
Celebrate National Craft Month! Tweens and teens will learn different fun ways to make paper flowers using book pages, magazines, or construction paper, then craft a custom, wrapped bouquet.

Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Build your credit and financial power with these helpful tips from the Andrews Federal Credit Union!

Thu, Mar 12, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Mar 12, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Mar 12, 10:00am - 10:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Mar 12, 11:00am - 11:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Mar 12, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine!

Thu, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Potomac Branch
Calling all artists! Join us for an afternoon of art history fun, where you can learn about different artists and new art skills and techniques!

Thu, Mar 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Come aboard the Mobile Library and get a book quote from our Quote Vending Machine!

Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join fellow crafters as we work on our current projects and chat about all things fiber.

Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
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.

Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Partner Event
Calling all Pokémon enthusiasts and art lovers!

Thu, Mar 12, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
La Plata Branch
In March we will discuss "The Life Impossible" by Matthew Haig . Recommended for ages 18+. Social time is from 6:30 - 6:45; book discussion runs from 6:45 - 7:45.

Thu, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Kate Quinn to discuss journeys of literary magic!
Register

Fri, Mar 13, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
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, Mar 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Plata Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution

Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Help save our Chesapeake Bay while saving big on your property taxes with eight easy yard habits that earn you Stormwater Remediation Fee Credits!

Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Join us for our Virtual Dungeons and Dragons Homebrew sessions! From the comfort of your home, you can become a grand adventurer with a story tailored specifically for you!

Sat, Mar 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Test your skills at Camp Half-Blood!

Mon, Mar 16, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Mar 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Do you want to explore LinkedIn Learning through Charles County Public Library's Online Databases?

Mon, Mar 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Join us either online or in person for an evening of crocheting, knitting, and socializing with other beginning and advanced crafters.

Mon, Mar 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a project that will benefit the Waldorf community! If you don't know how to knit or crochet, don't worry, we can teach you! BYO materials encouraged, some yarn will be provided by staff.