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Image for event: Art of Innovation @ CSM Velocity Center at Indian Head

Art of Innovation @ CSM Velocity Center at Indian Head

4465 Indian Head Highway Indian Head, MD 20640
2023-04-22 10:00:00 2023-04-22 14:30:00 America/New_York Art of Innovation @ CSM Velocity Center at Indian Head Partner Event -

Saturday, April 22
10:00am - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-22 10:00:00 2023-04-22 14:30:00 America/New_York Art of Innovation @ CSM Velocity Center at Indian Head Join us for a free family fun day to learn more about science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics, STEAM, and Innovation! Partner Event -

Join us for a free family fun day to learn more about science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics, STEAM, and Innovation!


Participate in hands-on STEAM activities, challenges, and demonstrations, learn about innovative technologies, including robotics and 3D printing, and enjoy visual and performing arts exhibits and performances! Check out CCPL's new Discovery Lab while you're there! This is an event that you won't want to miss! 

Activities for the whole family:  

  • CSM improv music ensemble performances
  • Student artwork displays from CSM students 
  • Robotics demonstrations 
  • Games (Giant Jenga, corn hole) 
  • Make and take activities (art bots and paper circuits)
  • Face painting 
  • 3D printing activities 
  • STEAM career panel 
  • Engineering challenges 
  • Free popcorn and ice cream 
  • Onsite food truck available (food for purchase)

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

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

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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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Meet us outside and complete the obstacle course around the library--all while wearing a pool floatie!
Art Exploration Teen Edition: Gustav Klimt
Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Potomac Branch
Take your art knowledge to the next level!
Mobile Library: Swan Point Community - Coffee 101
Thu, Sep 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Inviting all coffee enthusiasts to come to the Mobile Library this month!
Phish and Chips - Digital Defense Workshop
Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Learn to protect your online presence!
CCPL Astronomy Club - With Josh Urban
Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Calling all stargazers! Join us for an out-of-this-world program...CCPL Astronomy Club!
Meet the Authors - with Lakita Wilson & Brianna Peppins
Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a special evening with two incredible voices in Young Adult literature, Lakita Wilson and Brianna Peppins!
My Fresh Start: Free Showers - with Lifestyle of Maryland
Fri, Sep 26, 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.
Page Turners - Virtual Event (Via Google Meet)
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Love books? Let's Chat! Join us for our Virtual Page Turners Book discussion. This month we are discussing the One Maryland One Book Selection: KIn Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford.
Saturday Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown Memorial Branch!
Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Latinx Art Panel and Showcase
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a vibrant and inspiring celebration of Latinx heritage and artistic expression!
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Sep 29, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Sep 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Afternoon Story Time - @ Waldof West!
Mon, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us on Mondays all summer long through September for a special afternoon story time to share the fun of reading with your children!
Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program] - Virtual & In Person at the Potomac Branch
Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Potomac Branch
Join us either online or in person for an evening of crocheting, knitting, and socializing with other beginning and advanced crafters.
Cuddle Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Sep 30, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Library: Nanjemoy Community Center - Coffee 101
Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Inviting all coffee enthusiasts to come to the Mobile Library this month!
Morning Story Time - @ Potomac!
Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Paying for College - with My College Planning Team
Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join us and My College Planning Team to learn about different strategies for paying for college for you or a loved one!
Cuddle Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Oct 01, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ P.D. Brown!
Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
HOPE Team Outreach @ the Library - Charles County Department of Health
Wed, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution
Book Bite: Reading Through Time - 1400's-1500's The Renaissance
Wed, Oct 01, 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.
STEM Club @ La Plata Branch! - DaVinci Bridges
Wed, Oct 01, 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!
This event is full
Baby Music and Movement
Wed, Oct 01, 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!
Step Into the Shadows: Unmasking Jack the Ripper
Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Do you have a fascination with true crime or a curiosity for the macabre? Enjoy a chilling deep dive into one of the most infamous cases in criminal history: Jack the Ripper.
Pre-K Music and Movement
Wed, Oct 01, 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!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Oct 02, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Cuddle Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Oct 02, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Mobile Library: Village Green Park/Indian Head Senior Center - Cryptid Quest: Legends of Charles County
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Do you dare to uncover the hidden creatures and eerie tales that haunt Charles County? Legends speak of strange beings lurking just out of sight; cryptids, myths, and urban legends!
Cute and Courteous Canines
Thu, Oct 02, 10:45am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Has the La Plata Branch gone to the dogs?  Yes we have! 
Morning Story Time - @ La Plata!
Thu, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Behind The Story: Author Talk with Smithsonian Educators - A CCPL Virtual Author Speaker Series Program
Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key to discuss inspiring Latinas and Latinos who have shaped the United States!
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Teen Afternoons
Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Come join us for Teen Afternoon in our Teen Central Space.
Hispanic Heritage Art and Game Night
Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Potomac Branch
Celebrate Hispanic cultures through creative activities, interactive games, and hands-on art!
Advanced STEM Club @ Waldorf West Branch! - Robotic Hand
Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for our bi-monthly Advanced STEM Club where we will experiment, explore, and learn while having fun exploring the principles of science, technology, engineering, and math!
HOPE Team Outreach @ the Library - Charles County Department of Health
Fri, Oct 03, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution
My Fresh Start: Free Showers - with Lifestyle of Maryland
Fri, Oct 03, 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.
Homeschool Recess - Pisgah Park
Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Homeschoolers, it's time for recess!
Library After Hours: Live Music Event with Cantaré
Fri, Oct 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Potomac Branch
Join us for an evening of music, learning, and fun with Cantaré!
English Conversation Club
Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Waldorf West Branch
The English Conversation Club is a supportive and interactive environment where English learners of all levels can practice their speaking and listening skills.
The Humane Society Presents: Getting a BAT Attitude
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Come learn about the role bats play in our local ecosystem!
Cuddle Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Oct 06, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Morning Story Time - @ Waldorf West!
Mon, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
Art Exploration @ P.D. Brown! - Andy Warhol
Mon, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for an evening of art history and a hands on art project. Attendees will learn about Andy Warhol and create their own one-of-a-kind artwork.
Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program] - Virtual & In Person at the Potomac Branch
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Potomac Branch
Join us either online or in person for an evening of crocheting, knitting, and socializing with other beginning and advanced crafters.
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