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Charlotte Hall Library
Phone: 301-884-2211
Hours
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Mon, May 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17 Closed
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About the branch

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Upcoming events

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Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, May 14, 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, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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, May 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Maryland Food Bank’s Mobile Market is coming to visit!
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
League of Women Voters of St. Mary's County - Voter Registration
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
The League of Women Voters of St. Mary's County (nonpartisan, nonprofit) will offer voter registration and election information.
Baby Prom
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Show out at this event for you and your baby! This event promotes socialization, sensory play, and literacy and motor skills. Bring your baby's best fit and dancing shoes to celebrate spring!
Homework Resources in the Library
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area
Need a quiet place to do your homework or study help? Learn how to find and use library resources to support your learning from a librarian during this dedicated time for practice and inquiry.
Asthma Read with Me - with Sareka Butler
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Breathe easy & join the fun! Explore life with asthma through read-alouds, crafts, & games. Build confidence, learn helpful tips, and meet other families learning to thrive with asthma.
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Upcycled Tin Can Pocket Posy
Tue, May 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Transform ordinary tin cans into charming pocket posies perfect for brightening any window or nook.
Toddler Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, May 20, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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, May 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Board Game Buffet
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Pick a game to play from our Board Game Buffet!
Make Your Own Merch: Charms
Tue, May 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Want to showcase your love for your fandom? This series will show you how to make your own fan merch for whatever it is you love! This session will be about designing and making charms.
Saturday Movie Screening
Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy a cozy afternoon movie, relax, and chat! After the show, there will be a brief discussion to share thoughts and connect.
Cricut Crafts: Matboard Picture Frames - AFTERNOON SESSION
Mon, Jun 01, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting matboard to create a picture frame for precious memories!
Registration opens Monday, May 18 2026 at 9:00am
Cricut Crafts: Matboard Picture Frames - EVENING SESSION
Mon, Jun 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting matboard to create a picture frame for precious memories!
Registration opens Monday, May 18 2026 at 9:00am
Artist's Workspace
Tue, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Looking for a space to work on your art? Bring your writing, drawing, and other art materials and come work with us!
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Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Thu, Jun 04, 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.
Swift & Sparkle: Friendship Bracelet Party
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
An "enchanted" event full of creativity and music to make friendship bracelets while celebrating Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's upcoming big day!
Registration opens Saturday, May 23 2026 at 9:00am
In Our Bridal Shower Era: Taylor's Version
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's upcoming nuptials with a glamorous library bridal shower featuring classic games, trivia, and a curated playlist of Taylor's greatest hits.
Registration opens Saturday, May 23 2026 at 9:00am
Connect and Converse
Mon, Jun 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you enjoy doing arts & crafts, playing board games, and making new friends? Connect and Converse might be the event for you!
Sensory Play: Dynamic Dinos!
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Collaborative art, sensory play, fine motor and early learning activities to get kids playing! Dress for a mess!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 9:00am
Maryland Food Bank Mobile Market
Thu, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Maryland Food Bank’s Mobile Market is coming to visit!
St. Mary's County Health Department
Thu, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lobby
Visit the St. Mary's County Health Department in the Leonardtown Lobby to get free information. Fun promotional items will be provided, too!
Teen Zone
Thu, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Enjoy time & space to unwind, get creative, and connect! Open ended activities available to do solo or with friends. Take a break from the digital world to come have fun and meet new people!
Unearth a Story: The Trivia Challenge
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Kick off Summer Reading with a trivia challenge!
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