Winter Chill
Winter officially starts on December 21, but as the daylight gets shorter and the nights get colder, here are a few movies released in the past five years to get you in the mood for celebrating winter. Grab a bowl of popcorn [...]
Documentaries for Teens: Antarctic Edge: 70 South
Stay cool in the documentary for this month called “Antarctic Edge: 70° South.” In this documentary, we will be seeing what is brewing below the surface of Antarctica's infamous ice sheets along with oceanographers, ecologists, and biologists to learn how Global Warming [...]
Melissa’s Critter Corner: Reindeer!
Oh Deer! Reindeer that is… Here are some cool reindeer facts. Reindeer live in an environment called the Arctic Tundra, which means they live really far north in countries such as Canada, Russia, Greenland, and even Alaska in the United [...]
December is National Giving Month
How your support makes a difference! Supporting the Charles County Public Library makes a local and lasting impact on the Charles County community. When you donate to CCPL, you make it possible for us to provide opportunities [...]
9 Kid-Friendly Things To Do This Winter In Charles County
News Article in PDF Format Direct Link to News Article WALDORF, Md. — As temperatures drop and winter takes hold, parents in Charles County, Maryland, may be looking for indoor activities to keep their children entertained and active. From creative arts to high-energy play [...]
Graphic Novel Bingo!
Grab your colored markers and good luck charms because December is Bingo Month! While no one is sure of the exact date the game was invented, we CAN trace the game’s origins back to 1530s Italy. To help celebrate, we thought we’d [...]
World Pollution Prevention Day: Protect Our Planet
There is no place like Earth, right? We live on this planet; we breathe its air, drink its water, and explore its land. This planet is our home. Just like at your house, you and your family must take action to ensure [...]
National Learn a Foreign Language Month
Did you know that December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month? What better way to start or continue your language-learning adventure than at your local library!? Charles County Public Library has great resources for you, both digital and print, that can [...]
Long Young Adult Fantasy Series
As the weather turns cooler, you may be thinking of what you want to read when you are keeping warm inside. Here are some long young adult fantasy series to get into! Travel to magical lands and dig into complex plots, all [...]
Pumpkins, more than just pie
Most people have made a jack-o-lantern out of a pumpkin or associate pumpkins with Halloween, but pumpkins are so much more than that! Chances are you have eaten something pumpkin-flavored. Pumpkins make delicious pies, but did you know they are an important [...]