Bats are beautiful, sophisticated, intelligent and ubiquitous mammals, yet they are often misunderstood due to widespread harmful myths and legends. It is very important to celebrate bats because they are endangered, and are requisite to the survival of our planet. International Bat [...]
Can’t get enough of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë? Check out these books inspired by their lives and works, including some retellings full of mystery, suspense, and passion. *CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and [...]
On March 31, we observe Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) — a powerful, annual moment to uplift and celebrate transgender and nonbinary lives. This day is not just about recognition; it's about community, resilience, and the ongoing work for justice. [...]
When the Upper East Side lives rent-free in your head and you find yourself whispering “I’m Chuck Bass” like a daily mantra, it might be time to soothe that obsession with a new read. But don’t worry – if Gossip Girl left [...]
Tweet tweet! Have you ever heard of the budgie before? Often called parakeets, these tiny parrots are full of personality! They’re from Australia, where they live in huge flocks. Budgies fly many miles across the outback for food, water and friends. Though [...]
David M. Higgins, II, Publisher/Editor March 4, 2026 Direct Link to News Article The Charles County Public Library (CCPL) is advancing digital equity across Southern Maryland by replacing all public access computers systemwide and deploying a new Mobile Computer Lab to deliver technology [...]
Ilana Williams March 3, 2026 Direct Link to News Article The Charles County Public Library invited the community to join for an uplifting afternoon of conversation, storytelling and celebration at "Black Voices, Bright Futures: Local Author Panel & Book Fair" at the Waldorf [...]
February is National Bird Feeding Month; it's time to learn about the world around us and feed some birds in the process. Amazing Backyard Birds Facts Ornithology is the scientific study of birds. An ornithologist studies birds' [...]
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, [...]
Want to read a series but don’t want to commit to a twelve-book marathon? Check out a duology! These two book series are perfect for readers who want to immerse themselves in a different world, but only for a short period of [...]
