[September 29, 2026] The County Administrator wishes to remind residents of changes to operating schedules for the month of October: 

Monday, Oct. 12 (Indigenous Peoples' Day)

• All Charles County Government offices and the Charles County Animal Care Center in Hughesville will be closed.
• All school-based community centers are open.
• All indoor pools will be open noon to 5 p.m. for open swim (Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center and North Point). Lackey Indoor Aquatic Center is closed.
• The Waldorf Senior and Recreation Center will be closed.
• Port Tobacco Recreation Center will be open for scheduled programs.
• Elite Gymnastics & Recreation Center will be open for normal operating hours.

Thursday, Oct. 22

• The Department of Fiscal and Administrative Services and treasury offices will close at 11 a.m. for staff training. 

Operating status for other county-affiliated agencies:

• Charles County Parks and Tourism Facilities: www.CharlesCountyParks.com/about-us/operating-status
• Charles County Public Library: www.ccplonline.org
• Charles County Health Department: www.CharlesCountyHealth.org
• Charles County Public Schools: www.ccboe.com