Got junk around your house? Turn it into art! Here are some craft ideas that use recycled materials and are fun to make. And if this is still not enough, you can find plenty of books with recycled craft ideas in our catalog! Bookmarks… Continue Reading 10 Crafts Using Recycled Materials
Ever wondered how books were printed or when the first printing press was invented? Well long before the printing press, books were written or painted by hand. Doing the lettering by hand took a long time to do and so being able to print… Continue Reading Potato Block Prints
The CCPL App is a multi use app! You can access your account, schedule curbside pick up, reserve library books, enjoy instantly digital downloadable content, etc. The following is an instruction video for how to install the CCPL application and borrow an item.… Continue Reading Welcome to the CCPL App
Hello, Ms. Kate here and welcome to the blog series, “Documentaries for Teens”. In this series, I will review documentaries (series or stand alone) for you to view yourself!In the first installment, I will be discussing the first episode of the Wasted series,… Continue Reading Documentaries for Teens: Wasted
Every year, the staff at Maryland Humanities have the challenging task of choosing which book will be selected for the One Maryland One Book program. Each fall, Maryland Humanities sends out a call for suggestions based on an annual theme (the theme for this… Continue Reading The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay – our 2021 One Maryland One Book Pick!
It happened. Your cactus/pothos/philodendron/succulent died after you had worked so hard on making sure it had the perfect environment to grow in. It's okay. I have done the same. I have even killed plants that people say are "easy" or "indestructible." If you ask anyone who has… Continue Reading Gardening with Ms. Kate Episode 8: When Your Plant Dies
Each year, libraries across the country celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month and we want you to celebrate with us! So, what is National Library Card Sign-Up Month? The name kinda gives it away, but why we celebrate it might be… Continue Reading September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month!
There is no better summer companion than a good book, but choosing what to read can often feel like a game of luck. This set of titles, the "lucky seven of summertime," caters to a wide range of genres and interests. No… Continue Reading Lucky 7 Summer Reading List
Libby is one of many of your online applications to access your Charles County Public Library Digital Downloadable eBooks, eAudioBooks, and eMagazines. The E stands for electronic. The following is an instruction video on how to install the Libby application on your device… Continue Reading Welcome to Libby
Tween Comic Club is a place for comic lovers ages 9-14 to discuss what they are reading each month. Here is the latest list of the books we’ve been talking about and that our tween readers recommend! Follow the links to check… Continue Reading Tween Comic Club Recommends 14
