February is the month that’s steeped in Valentine’s decorations and all things “Love.” Everyone’s getting bit by the love bug, and Cupid is flying around in the air. But it’s also Black History Month. A time to celebrate and recognize Black history, [...]
Did you know that we go through our everyday lives using ingenious inventions made by African American inventors? To celebrate Black History Month this year, we are going to learn about some of these inventors and innovators who have contributed so much [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2025 Press Contact: Erin Del Signore, Associate Director, Community Engagement Charles County Public Library 301.807.4539 edelsignore[at]ccplonline[dot]org CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS THE CCPL BOOKS, BITES, & BEATS FEST! (La Plata, MD) Charles County Public Library (CCPL) is excited [...]
Girl Crush performs at library Link to News Article in PDF Format Direct Link to News Article The band Girl Crush performed at the Charles County Library’s Potomac Branch Feb. 7 in Indian Head. The band performed almost 20 songs, including “The Middle” by [...]
Here are some graphic novels to check out during Black History Month! While you may be familiar with our fiction comics, did you know the library also has plenty of non-fiction ones? These comics have the dynamic visuals and storytelling that you [...]
A great way to observe Black History Month is to discover, engage, and learn something new about African Americans in history, particularly if those African Americans are or were, at one time, a part of your community. The two [...]
February is Black History Month! Black history is American history - the inventions, innovations, and contributions of Black people and Black culture are important to the foundation of our nation and what it offers to its people. This Black History Month, let’s acknowledge [...]
February 3rd, 2025 Lessons on the life of a groundhog Marty Madden Link to News Article in PDF Format Direct Link to News Article The day before the nation awaited the revelation about how much more winter weather is in store for us was [...]
January 30, 2025 Save It Or Demolish It? La Plata Officials Weigh Winkler House’s Fate Jessica Jennings Link to News Article in PDF Format Direct Link to News Article LA PLATA, Md. — During the Jan. 28, 2025, Board of Commissioners meeting, [...]
In the mid-1900s, eagles were on the endangered species list due to habitat loss and hunting. Amazingly, we have brought them back from the fringe of extinction! Today, there is a large, thriving population of eagles across the United States. There are [...]
