As Summer draws ever closer, you really can't help but start to dream of those long, lazy summer days. On particularly blistering days, one of my favorite ways to beat the heat is settling down at my desk for a good long [...]
Zaiqa (zy-kaa) is an Urdu word for “flavor or taste.” Urdu is a language that is mainly spoken in Pakistan. Paratha is a rich, flaky, buttery flatbread that can be eaten as is or with a dipping dish such as sweet yogurt, [...]
Adventure awaits in our awesome National Parks! Here are a few photos from a camping/hiking trip to several National Parks (and 2 scenic places) along with some suggested reading to learn more about these special places. [...]
Southeast Asia is the region of Asia to the east of India and south of China, consisting of both a continental mainland and a series of archipelagos. The mainland portion consists of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar/Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore. The portion at [...]
TW: Reference to Abuse Hello and welcome to my blog series called “Documentaries for Teens,” where I review Documentaries that may be perfect for you teens! Thank you so much for taking the time to check out this blog! As a [...]
Join us as we recognize National Pet Month! The month of May is a celebration of our fluffy, furry, feathered, four-legged, two-winged, scaly friends. If you are interested in finding the purrfect book about pets, browse CCPL’s online catalog Cosmos. [...]
By Darryl Kinsey Jr. dkinsey@somdnews.com Download this News Article in PDF Format Direct Link to the News Article Charles County Public Library and the local detention center have come together to create a fully functioning library branch to serve people in jail. Library and [...]
On April 20, 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed the month of May as Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), celebrating the contributions made by American Jews to our nation’s cultural identity, history, and society. Why May? In 1654, Jews arrived in the [...]
The world is a big place, but that never stopped La Plata’s resident Story Time friend, Robbie the Raccoon, from exploring it! A few weeks ago, he went on a trip overseas with one of our librarians. They had a great [...]
Spring has sprung in the beautiful State of Maryland! What better way to enjoy the spring weather than exploring Maryland? Here are ten delightful day trips to enjoy in every region of the state. May Day in Annapolis [...]
