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500 by Five Celebration!
2024-03-15 10:30:00 2024-03-15 11:30:00 America/New_York 500 by Five Celebration! P.D. Brown Memorial Branch -

Friday, March 15
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-03-15 10:30:00 2024-03-15 11:30:00 America/New_York 500 by Five Celebration! Whether you are just starting, just completed, or are still on your 500 by Five journey, we want celebrate your child for being part of our 500 by Five program! P.D. Brown Memorial Branch -

Whether you are just starting, just completed, or are still on your 500 by Five journey, we want celebrate your child for being part of our 500 by Five program!

At this event, you can expect the following:

  • A special Story Time!
  • Fun activities like making a special crown!
  • Photo op with their favorite children's librarian & our 500 by Five photo station!
  • Recognition for our children starting the 500 by Five journey!
  • Recognition for children who've made progress in their 500 by Five reading booklet!
  • Celebrate our 500 by Five Champions with a special red carpet Champion Walk of Fame! 
  • And of course...yummy snacks, treats and prizes! 

Registration is required. We ask that children (500 by Five participants) register for the event (parents do not need to register). Please reach out to youthservices@ccplonline.org for any questions! 

Please note: This program takes place when our library is normally closed. Doors will open at 10:15am. Items will not be available for check out during this time. 

More information for our 500 by Five reading program can be found on our 500 by Five webpage.

If you can't make this 500 by Five Champions Celebration, don't worry! We have other opportunities for you to celebrate with us at each library!

Other 500 by Five Championships Celebrations: 

 Potomac Branch | 6.7.24 @ 10:30am

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Children | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time | Learning Challenge | Community Engagement |

TAGS: | 500byFive | 500 |

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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