Celebrate Roses
This blog post is packed to the brim with facts, activities, and book suggestions for one of the most popular flowers in the garden: roses! June is National Rose Month (and red roses are so popular they get their own day on [...]
Your Juneteenth Reading
June 19th commemorates the end of slavery in America. On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, and announced that those who were enslaved were free by executive decree. On June 17, 2021, former President Joe Biden signed the [...]
What to Read: Western Novel Recs Blog
Howdy Y’all! I’m going to take a quick break from wrangling cattle and prospecting gold and such to sit a spell and recommend some classic western novels, and that you may peruse at this here fine library establishment. I may not be [...]
CSM Reflects On Rural Innovation At Opening Of Spark! Exhibition At The Velocity Center
CSM Reflects On Rural Innovation At Opening Of Spark! Exhibition At The Velocity Center CSM Headline Photo Taken By: CSM Headline Link to News Article in PDF Format Direct Link to News Article “What is a place of innovation?” INDIAN HEAD, Md. [...]
Host Your Own YA Film Adaptation Movie Night!
Summer is finally here, and what better way to celebrate than by hanging out with friends, eating snacks, and diving into some awesome book-to-movie adaptations? Check out these adaptations of some of the most popular YA books (the ones that made you [...]
The Dos and Don’ts of Passport Appointments
With the arrival of summer comes an increased demand for passports! Did you know that you can actually get passport assistance from CCPL?! The Waldorf West branch hosts passport service appointments every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, pending employee availability and library events. [...]
Zaiqa Cooking: Vol 3. Lassi
Ahhh, Lassi- a refreshing and cooling drink. Lassi can be enjoyed any time of the year. It is an ice-cold creamy drink made from milk, water, and yogurt. It is a perfect drink to escape the heat of the summer. Traditional Lassi [...]
Hoopla Ends June 30: Here’s What Southern Maryland Libraries Offer Instead
Hoopla Ends June 30: Here’s What Southern Maryland Libraries Offer Instead Jessica Jennings Photo Credit: Envato Link to News Article in PDF Format Direct Link to News Article Photo Credit: Envato LA PLATA, Md. — Hoopla Digital is being discontinued at all [...]
Read It Like You Stream It: Heartstopper
We know what you’re thinking …season 3 wrapped up in October 2024, and they still haven’t been greenlit for a season 4. How can you possibly be expected to move on when you still have so many loose ends and questions to [...]
Color Your World: History of Crayons
Purple Mountains Majesty, Spring Green, Cadet Blue, and Tumbleweed are just a few of the names mentioned in a box of 48 Crayola Crayons. What is your favorite color? I like Purple or even shades like Lime Green or Orange. [...]