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Free for All: The Public Library. A woman sits at a desk reading a book with a large bookshelf in the background

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Free Movie Screening of "Free for All: The Public Library"
2025-05-24 14:00:00 2025-05-24 16:00:00 America/New_York Free Movie Screening of "Free for All: The Public Library" This film explores the history and impact of public libraries in shaping our lives. Join us for an engaging discussion about the incredible ways the library helps us learn, connect, and grow together. Charlotte Hall Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, May 24
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-24 14:00:00 2025-05-24 16:00:00 America/New_York Free Movie Screening of "Free for All: The Public Library" This film explores the history and impact of public libraries in shaping our lives. Join us for an engaging discussion about the incredible ways the library helps us learn, connect, and grow together. Charlotte Hall Library - Meeting Room

Charlotte Hall Library

Meeting Room

This film explores the history and impact of public libraries in shaping our lives. Join us for an engaging discussion about the incredible ways the library helps us learn, connect, and grow together.

See how libraries are more than just books!

After watching the movie, we will have activity stations with demos of the library’s memory lab, 3D printer, and storywalk.

Refreshments will be served.

The film, Free for All: The Public Library, tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen – to create a place where anyone can enter and encounter a universe of ideas, free of charge. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians who serve the public while navigating a world experiencing library closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.  

Watch the Free for All: The Public Library trailer.

Register to receive reminder texts/emails. Walk-ins Welcome! 

Free for All: The Public Library will premiere on MPT on April 29, 2025. 

AGE GROUP: | General Audience |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

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Spooktacular at Charlotte Hall Library
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Come enjoy Halloween-themed games and activities while trick-or-treating through the library in your costume!
Toddler Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
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A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Sat, Nov 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Amazing Apples: Cider-Making Demo
Sat, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outdoors on Front Lawn
Learn to make fresh apple cider!
Make a Pie Slice Banner!
Tue, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Pumpkin! Pecan! Apple! Turn your favorite pie slices into a cute, fall-themed decorative banner!
This event is full
Toddler Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Thu, Nov 06, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
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A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Ultimate Oreo Taste Test Challenge
Fri, Nov 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Take your tastebuds to the next level with a taste test of different Oreo flavors!
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Sock Gnomes
Sat, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Make an easy yet adorable stuffed friend out of socks and other simple supplies!
Connect and Converse
Mon, Nov 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Do you enjoy doing arts & crafts, playing board games, and making new friends? Connect and Converse might be the event for you!
Toddler Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
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A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Maryland Food Bank Mobile Market
Thu, Nov 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Maryland Food Bank’s Mobile Market is coming to visit!
Gaming in the Library
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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It's gaming day!
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Wicked: For Good Release Party
Sat, Nov 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Choose Team Green or Team Pink and celebrate the theatrical release of Wicked: For Good!
Registration opens Saturday, November 1 2025 at 1:30pm
Cricut Crafts: Nutcracker Shadow Box - AFTERNOON SESSION
Mon, Nov 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting felt and applying adhesive vinyl to create festive holiday home decor!
Registration opens Monday, October 27 2025 at 9:00am
Cricut Crafts: Nutcracker Shadow Box - EVENING SESSION
Mon, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting felt and applying adhesive vinyl to create festive holiday home decor!
Registration opens Monday, October 27 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
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A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Author Fair
Sat, Nov 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Learn from local writers and meet new ones! Learn about getting started writing, publishing, and more. No registration required for attendees.
500 by 5 Celebration!
Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wherever you are on your early literacy journey, come celebrate our 500 by 5 program participants with us! We will have a special storytime, get creative with crafts, and have a dance party!
Registration opens Tuesday, November 11 2025 at 9:00am
Robots are A-MAZE-ing!
Wed, Nov 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
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We'll learn some basic coding concepts, build mazes, and code instructions for our Botley robots to find their way through. Please register each child attending.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 12 2025 at 10:00am
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