The use of LEGOs has changed. When they first became popular, they were just a fun way for children to build structures. Now, the use of LEGOs has evolved into playtime activities for small children, robotics building clubs, and LEGO competitions for [...]
Charles County Public Library has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the American Library Association's Building Library Capacity Grant, among 15 other recipients. The Building Library Capacity Grant will help support library operations at the Charles County Detention Center Library. The grants can be [...]
If I were to think of a right of passage into Filipino cuisine, I would have to say it’s Chicken Adobo. It is considered one of the national dishes of the Philippines, and those who have had it most likely have a [...]
Are you looking for new, exciting, child-friendly recipes? There are loads of children’s cookbooks available in CCPL’s collection, with a mixture of fun, fabulous breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, and dessert recipes for everyone to enjoy. Whether you and your young chef would [...]
In honor of May the 4th, we will be watching a documentary called Elstree 1976, which is about the world of Star Wars being built in Elstree studio by the extras of the film. As someone who grew up with Star Wars, this [...]
My absolute obsession is finding new open house events for unique home listings to tour on the weekends. Even if you’re not in the market for your next home, it can be very inspiring to see how the market is trending and [...]
Create a bracelet or lanyard using plastic lace! This tutorial teaches the zipper braid. Materials Needed 48" piece of plastic lace (Cut to 24" for a lanyard.) 24" piece of plastic lace (Cut to 12" for a lanyard.) [...]
The 2nd week in May is Wildflower Week, which is a great time to go out and admire the flowers! Wildflowers are not just pretty but essential for the continued existence of many species, such as the monarch and the swallowtail butterflies. [...]
Charles County Public Library is hosting a party, and everyone's invited! In this edition of "Your Charles County," county staff preview the Summer-Learning Kick-Off Party on June 8! Click here to learn more.
May is National Photography Month! Whether you're using a smartphone, a digital camera, or an old-school film camera, we've got some awesome photography tips and tricks to help you elevate your craft. You might have heard the phrase, “A picture is worth [...]
