Beach Day? Yes, Please
It might be cold and dreary outside, and we might be spending more time inside and on our couches than we normally would, but that shouldn’t get you down. This time of year, it’s easy to miss the warm sunniness of a [...]
Art Exploration Teen Edition: Exploring Trees
Join us on Wednesday, February 17th at 2 p.m. for a fun filled session of Art Exploration Teen Edition, where we will learn even more about the art of trees! Register Here! Trees are all around us and provided an [...]
Family History: Where Do I Start?
Have you ever wondered about your ancestors? Where did they come from? How did they get to where they resided? Genealogy is intriguing for many people and maybe you have gotten "the bug." This blog post will take you through some of the [...]
STEAM Lab: Using Invisible Ink to Send a Message
Picture this: You see two people meet up. Person 1 passes Person 2 a few sheets of paper. They both leave in opposite directions. Another person bumps into Person 2, who drops the sheets on the ground. One sheet lands at your feet [...]
Build Your Own Teddy Bear
Everything's better with a friend, especially the soft, cuddly, furry ones! You can make your very own teddy bear friend when you pick up a Build Your Own Teddy Bear kit from the Mobile Library, while supplies last. Your kit will have [...]
Games and Tips for the Charles County Improv Bee for Teens
The 2021 Charles County Improv Bee for Teens is back! This year, we’re going virtual, so some of the games have changed. You can learn more about how to play the games here: Here is a list [...]
CCPL Staff Picks: 10 Graphic Novels for Fans of Smile
*CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and are not intended to be comprehensive lists. We'd love to hear your ideas too, so write to us and tell us what you’d recommend!* Do you love Raina [...]
S.M.O.R.E.S. (Southern Maryland Outdoors Recreational Expedition Series)
Feeling cooped up? Check out our first S.M.O.R.E.S. blog! We will take you on a virtual tour of great places available right here in our area. Discover where you can go to enjoy a variety of recreational activities such as walking, cycling, birding, and [...]
Garrett Morgan and the Three Way Traffic Signal STEAM Activity: Three Way Traffic Light Made out of Puffy Paint
Garrett Morgan was an African American inventor known for inventing the three way traffic signal. He was born on March 4, 1877 in Paris, Kentucky. He always enjoyed experimenting with new ideas. One day while driving through Cleveland, he saw a car collide [...]
CCPL Staff Picks: Celebrate Black History Month with Kanopy
*CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and are not intended to be comprehensive lists. We'd love to hear your ideas too, so write to us and tell us what you’d recommend!* Below, CCPL presents a list [...]