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CCPL Community Resources

When people first think of libraries, the number one thing people usually think of first is books! But libraries are so much more than that. Apart from all the materials, fun programs, and technological services that we offer, we also try to partner with other county organizations to provide important community resources to the public. 

We provide these resources in a variety of formats, including, but certainly not limited to, material items, educational programming, informational pamphlets, reference services, and programs to help improve the state of living. Here is a list of some specific programs and services that are being offered right now, either while supplies last, and or through the rest of the year!

Programs with the Department of Health:

Programs with Lifestyles:

Programs with the Charles County Bar Association:

Material Services:

  • Packages for Taylor (all branches – while supplies last) – Free menstrual hygiene products.

  • Deterra Pouches (all branches – while supplies last) – Drug deactivation & disposal pouch.

  • Seed Library (all branches – while supplies last) – Free garden seeds!

  • Health and Wellness Kits (all branches – while supplies last)

    Hygiene Kit, which includes:

    • Hand Wipes
    • Hand Sanitizer
    • Tissues
    • Deodorant
    • Body lotion
    • Shampoo & Conditioner
    • Body Wash

    Safety Kit, which includes:

    • First Aid Kit
    • Hand Sanitizer
    • Disinfecting Wipes
    • Survival Rescue Blanket
    • Insect Bite Sting Relief
    • Triple Antibiotic Ointment

    Shaving Kit, which includes:

    • Shaving Cream
    • Razor
    • Hand Sanitizer

    Dental Kit, which includes:

    • Toothbrush
    • Toothpaste
    • Floss
    • Chapstick

Website Links to CCPL program partners & other local resources:

If you have questions or would like some more details on these programs, feel free to stop by or give any branch a call! The list of locations and phone numbers can be found at the bottom of our homepage. We are always happy to help where we can. If you know anyone who might be able to use even one of these resources, let them know! Tell your friends and family, take a flyer to your local social events, leave a flyer on your community bulletin board, or boost one of our posts on social media! Even the smallest action can help change someone’s life for the better.