Cozy Books for Chilly Days
One of the best things about this time of year is the long nights, with nothing else to do but curl up by the fire with a good book, a steaming mug of something warm, and your fuzziest blanket to while away [...]
CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES ALA’s BUILDING LIBRARY CAPACITY GRANT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 23, 2024 Press Contact: Erin Del Signore Charles County Public Library 301.807.4539 edelsignore@ccplonline.org CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES ALA’s BUILDING LIBRARY CAPACITY GRANT (La Plata, MD) Charles County Public Library (CCPL) has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the American [...]
What to Read/Watch: Winter Horror Novels
Scary season doesn’t end in October, my dear ghouls and goblins. A little snow on the ground wouldn’t stop a Frankenstein, so don’t let it stop you from visiting your local library. Enjoy these hauntingly frightastic winter horror novels…if you dare. And [...]
CCPL Staff Picks: Book Recommendations Based on Your Favorite Pokémon
What do Pokémon trainers do when they aren’t battling or catching wild Pokémon? They read, of course! So if you’re a Pokémon fan who’s wondering what book to pick up next to quench your thirst for knowledge or adventure, look no further! [...]
Cozy Baking – Cookie Books
With cozy sweaters filling our wardrobes, fires cracking in the hearth, and a persistent chill in the air, what better way to cozy up with your friends and family than by baking delicious cookies? At my house, it’s a tradition to start [...]
Celebrate Pop Art
December is for art…Pop art, to be exact! This blog will give you an introduction to Pop art and some of its most famous creators. We’ll even give you a sample to make some Pop art of your own! *CCPL [...]
Cozy Winter Reads
Winter’s not quite here yet, but it’s never too soon to start compiling a list of books that you just want to snuggle up with for the season as the temperatures continue to drop. Whether it’s a romance with winter-themed festivals as [...]
Top 10 Circulating Books for 2024 at CCPL
Are you curious about what other people around you are reading? Here are the ten most circulated books through the Charles County Public Library for adult fiction, nonfiction, and adult graphic novels. (Note: Circulation results do not include Large Print or Audio [...]
Resources for Teen Drivers
Ready to get your driver’s license? The library is here to help! First, visit the MVA website and review the requirements for obtaining a learner’s permit. There you can also find this list of certified driving schools in Maryland. To prepare for [...]
Art Junction: Ink Rulez
Octopuses are unique and interesting creatures. Did you know that octopuses can change the color and texture of their bodies very quickly? Follow this octopus on Kanopy Kids and explore how it drifts in the open ocean. Both squids and octopuses have [...]