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Join us online for the SAFE (Scam Awareness and Financial Education) series. These webinars are offered in partnership w...
08/16/2026

Join us online for the SAFE (Scam Awareness and Financial Education) series. These webinars are offered in partnership with the MD Dept of Labor and public libraries statewide.

📆 Wed, Aug. 19 | ⏰️ 12-1 pm | 🌐 Virtual
📲 Register at https://buff.ly/neICR9I or click the calendar link in our bio!

Learn how to protect your phone from scams, avoid robocalls, spoofing, and cramming charges. Webinar Topics Include:
- Robocalls - Learn practical tips to stop unwanted robocalls and avoid common phone scams.
- Spoofing - Learn how to recognize fake caller IDs. Don’t hang on—hang up!
- Cramming - Understand your phone bill and how to spot unauthorized charges.
- Smartphone Protection - Get the latest advice on keeping your mobile device secure from fraud and hacking.
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This event is a Maryland Libraries Together event and is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services & Technology Act administered by the MD State Library Agency.
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Cheers to everyone who completed CCPL's SLC! Our Mobile Outreach Team has claimed their Summer Learning completion prize...
08/15/2026

Cheers to everyone who completed CCPL's SLC! Our Mobile Outreach Team has claimed their Summer Learning completion prizes! Here are some of the team's favorite reads from this summer.
What was your favorite summer read this year? Let us know in the comments!
Alyssa: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
Angela: Small Boat by Vincent Delecroix
Annie: Angel Down by Daniel Kraus
Asata: Umamusume: Cinderella Gray by Masafumi Sugiura & illustrated by Taiyou Kuzumi.
Miranda: Lightbringer by Pierce Brown

Did a bot make that? 🤖AI-generated images and text are taking over the internet, making it difficult to know whether pho...
08/14/2026

Did a bot make that? 🤖

AI-generated images and text are taking over the internet, making it difficult to know whether photographs are real or if information is accurate. Join us for an interactive lecture to learn some basic techniques to recognize AI-generated content online.

Teens & Adults
P. D. Brown Branch in Waldorf
Tuesday, September 1 at 6:00 PM
Registration Required: https://buff.ly/R1XJLnG

Thinking about starting a small business? Tonight's session may be for you! Are You Ready to Start a Business? with the ...
08/12/2026

Thinking about starting a small business? Tonight's session may be for you!

Are You Ready to Start a Business? with the Southern Maryland Small Business Development Center
📆 Wed, Aug 12 | ⏰️ 6 PM | 📍 Waldorf West
📲 Register: https://buff.ly/V0AJAaT

This training session helps develop an awareness of what to understand and prepare for when considering starting a business, including selected Charles County requirements. It also provides an overview of the Small Business Development Center program and services, as well as:
💠 How to develop a business plan
💠 Basics of financial management
💠 How to get funding
💠 Marketing
💠 And other objectives to be a successful entrepreneur!

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In your prime? Come to the La Plata Library for Prime Paint Night, an adult-centric painting program! 🖌️🎨 Each month we...
08/11/2026

In your prime? Come to the La Plata Library for Prime Paint Night, an adult-centric painting program! 🖌️🎨

Each month we focus on different themes and materials, so this is your opportunity to experiment in a low-stakes, social environment. No prior painting or artistic experience is required, and we'll provide all of the materials!

📆 Wednesday, August 12
⏰️ 6:00 - 7:30pm
📍 La Plata Meeting Room

Registration is required! You can register at the link below:

https://buff.ly/qBKB7p1

If you have questions, feel free to give us a call at 301-934-9001 or leave a comment below. Hope to see you there! 🥳

The Waldorf West Branch will be closed today, Tuesday, August 11, due to HVAC issues. Repairs are ongoing, and we hope t...
08/11/2026

The Waldorf West Branch will be closed today, Tuesday, August 11, due to HVAC issues. Repairs are ongoing, and we hope to reopen tomorrow.

Customer holds will remain on the shelves until we reopen. When we reopen, staff will extend the pick-up date. The book drop will remain open.

All Waldorf West programs have been canceled. If you've registered for an event, please check your email for more information.

Meeting room reservations at Waldorf West will be canceled. Meeting room reservation holders will be notified of this cancellation via email, and they can either reschedule for a later date or receive a refund.

All other CCPL branches will be open as scheduled.

For the latest information on library closures, please visit our website at ccplonline.org or call the library you plan to visit.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your patience as we work to reopen.

Don't look so surprised! If you have a CCPL full-service card, you can check out up to 75 items at once!And if you're a ...
08/10/2026

Don't look so surprised! If you have a CCPL full-service card, you can check out up to 75 items at once!

And if you're a big fan of Pokémon, join us at the Potomac Branch on Wednesday, August 12 at 2 PM for a Pokémon Training Camp! This interactive program will give attendees the chance to do fun crafts, play cool games, and even learn how to take care of sick Pokémon! Be sure to bring your binder because we'll have a space to trade with other friends!

No registration is required! We hope to see you there!

📢 Waldorf West Branch Closing Early Due to HVAC IssuesThe Waldorf West Branch will close early today, Monday, August 10,...
08/10/2026

📢 Waldorf West Branch Closing Early Due to HVAC Issues

The Waldorf West Branch will close early today, Monday, August 10, due to HVAC issues. Repairs are ongoing, and we hope to reopen tomorrow.

Customer holds will remain on the shelves until we reopen. When we reopen, staff will extend the pick-up date. The book drop will remain open.

All Waldorf West programs have been canceled. If you've registered for an event, please check your email for more information.

Meeting room reservations at Waldorf West will be canceled. Meeting room reservation holders will be notified of this cancellation via email, and they can either reschedule for a later date or receive a refund.

The La Plata and P.D. Brown Memorial branches will be open as scheduled.

We appreciate your patience while this work is completed. Visit ccplonline.org/update or click the link in our bio to learn more.

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2 Garrett Avenue
La Plata, MD
20646

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13019349001

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