For all astronomy nerds (or anyone who just loves watching the night sky), this post is for you! While winter may be cold, I think we can all agree that the winter sky is much more clear and rich than the summer sky.… Continue Reading Astronomical Events January 2022
As anyone who is a Sherlock Holmes enthusiast will tell you, 221b Baker Street is the address in which our detective resides. The character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is one of the most beloved book characters of all time. Sherlock first… Continue Reading *Program Feature* Investigating Sherlock Holmes, a CCPL Library After Hours Event!
Interested in traveling again? Check out CCPL’s recommendations for some great books on Travel from Hoopla. These publications were chosen for their quality of content and accessibility in digital format – so you do not have to leave home to enjoy these great… Continue Reading CCPL Staff Picks: Books about Travel
New DVD Releases As the weather begins to change, this is a great time to reflect on the warm summer days of 2021, and the great movies from this season. Do you know what movie was the 1st summer blockbuster?... No, it wasn’t… Continue Reading So Many Movies, So Little Time
Want to watch a foreign film, but you are in the mood for some Science-Fiction? Combine both and watch through the library using Kanopy. Here are some picks from staff! *CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and… Continue Reading Staff Picks – Foreign Science-Fiction Films
It’s no secret that the Charles County Public Library offers many amazing digital resources. Ever wonder which ones are the most popular? Well, wonder no more! Below are the Charles County Public Library’s Top Five Most Popular Digital Resources.A complete list of the… Continue Reading Top Five Most Popular CCPL Digital Resources
Winter is approaching fast and all over the United states people are getting ready to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. Many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. But, what do other cultures celebrate? Let’s explore the history of holidays around the world.Learning… Continue Reading Our Winter Celebrations
Join us for another Library After Hours event and meet Dr. Jessica M. Floyd, scholar of sea shanties during the Great Age of Sail, as she presents “The Tale of Sea Shanties”!We’ll explore their history, what they tell us about relations aboard ships… Continue Reading Program Feature: Library After Hours: The Tale of Sea Shanties
When you think of paranormal fiction you are usually directed to books only on vampires or werewolves. There are all types of paranormal fiction, including romances. Below are different types of paranormal genres with a few of the subcategories. If you love paranormal… Continue Reading Paranormal Fiction and Romances
Hello everyone, my name is Ivette Marcucci and I work at the Waldorf West branch as a Public Service Associate. Many of you already know me, because I have been part of CCPL for 14 years, but what many of you may not… Continue Reading Fall Staff Artwork Show: “Butterflies Foam Head” Inspiration & Creation
