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Why Aren’t There More Black Librarians?

Though they account for less than 10% of the industry, Black librarians serve a crucial role in our society. by Maya Pottiger WORDINBLACK.COM February 11, 2022 Download this News Article in PDF format Direct Link to the Article on The Observer Website (WIB) – [...]

2026-04-27T12:17:35-04:00February 11th, 2022|News & Press Releases [Archived]|

Charles County Library Celebrates 100 years

By MICHAEL REID mreid@somdnews.com | February 2, 2022 Download this News Article in PDF format In 1922, the County Homemakers Club and County Extension Agent P.D. Brown helped acquire a single room on the second floor of the county jail on Washington Avenue in [...]

2026-04-27T12:18:43-04:00February 2nd, 2022|News & Press Releases [Archived]|

Summer Reading, Learning – and Winning – with Public Libraries

Southern Maryland Chronicle June 28, 2021 Download this News Article in PDF format Summertime in Southern Maryland is time for reading, learning, family fun and great prizes. Now through August join Calvert Library, Charles County Public Library and St. Mary’s County Library for their [...]

2026-04-27T13:06:25-04:00June 28th, 2021|News & Press Releases [Archived]|

Charles County Opens Three Libraries for Computer Use by Appointment

Charles County opens three libraries for computer use by appointment By Caleb M. Soptelean csoptelean@somdnews.com April 12, 2021 Download this article in PDF format As of April 12, three of Charles County's public library branches are open for computer use by reservation in one-hour [...]

2026-04-27T12:59:18-04:00April 13th, 2021|News & Press Releases [Archived]|

Charles County Public Library Announces Fine Free Status and Limited Reopening of Branches for Computer Use

April 12, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Erin Del Signore Marketing and Communications Manager 301.807.4539 edelsignore@ccplonline.org Download this article in PDF format (La Plata, MD – April 12, 2021) The Charles County Public Library is now fine free for all users and will be [...]

2026-04-27T13:00:00-04:00April 13th, 2021|News & Press Releases [Archived]|

Of Pandemics and Penning Novels

By MICHAEL REID mreid@somdnews.com Mar 24, 2021 Download this News Article in PDF format Public libraries offer their communities plenty and they will offer even more when the Maryland Libraries Together series returns April 1 with two major statewide virtual events that explore the [...]

2026-04-27T13:01:43-04:00March 24th, 2021|News & Press Releases [Archived]|

Where Literacy Meets the Road — Mobile Library is Back

By MARTY MADDEN mmadden@somdnews.com March 4th, 2021 Download this News Article in PDF format Reading and learning are on a roll in Charles County. Since 2017, the entire jurisdiction has been served by a mobile library — some old-timers might still call it a [...]

2026-04-27T13:06:49-04:00March 4th, 2021|News & Press Releases [Archived]|

CCPL Expands Access for Patrons During COVID-19 Closures with Live Web Chat, New Digital Resources

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2020 Contact: Erin Del Signore Marketing Manager 301.807.4539 edelsignore@ccplonline.org Download this News Article in PDF format Charles County Public Library Expands Access For Patrons During COVID-19 Closures With Live Web Chat, New Digital Resources (La Plata, MD – April [...]

2021-08-13T08:34:27-04:00April 21st, 2020|News & Press Releases [Archived]|

SMRLA Increases Funding for Digital Collections as Library Facilities Remain Closed

As regional businesses and organizations remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association (SMRLA) is helping increase access to online library materials by boosting funding for digital platforms. The funding will help support 24/7 access to e-books, audiobooks, streaming [...]

2021-08-13T08:42:50-04:00March 30th, 2020|News & Press Releases [Archived]|
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