Be a Citizen Scientist!
Be A Citizen Scientist . . . Inside, Outside, and In Your Library! Some people may think that their involvement in science ends when they are no longer being taught in a classroom. Not at all! There is a whole world [...]
Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week 2025 – Charles County Public Library When? October 5-11, 2025 - Place book holds the week of September 28th Why it matters: Banned Books Week, launched in 1982, celebrates the freedom to read and draws attention to challenges and [...]
Learn American Sign Language
LEARN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Mango Languages - the premier language learning platform now brings you American Sign Language. Just like other courses from Mango Languages - it teaches using intuitive language construction, and a conversation based method. This reinforces grammar, vocabulary, [...]
A Day in the Life of Butterscotch and Penny
Greetings! We’d like to introduce you to “sisters” Butterscotch (a blond Golden Doodle) and Penny (a reddish Irish Doodle). Butterscotch and Penny are both therapy dogs certified through Pets on Wheels. They regularly attend the Cute & Courteous Canines program at the [...]
How to Start Your Own Podcast
It is reported that there are over 4 million podcasts that have been created around the world. While that may be a lot of competition, it can still be a lot of fun to start your own podcast. But where do you [...]
CCPL Community Resources
When people first think of libraries, the number one thing people usually think of first is books! But libraries are so much more than that. Apart from all the materials, fun programs, and technological services that we offer, we also try to [...]
The Perseid Meteor Shower Aug 12 -13
Every August, as Earth passes through the debris field left by the Swift-Tuttle Comet, conditions become right for an especially spectacular meteor shower known as the Perseid Meteor Shower. The Perseids typically start in late July and fall throughout the month of [...]
What to Read: Happy National Dog Month
Bark bark, August is National Dog Month! It’s a time to celebrate those furry little critters that bring such joy to our lives. From chewing on bones to digging giant holes in the backyard, these amazing creatures do it all. To celebrate, [...]
Fins Up! Sharks!
Just when you thought it was safe to surf the blog posts… Are there any other “Fin Fanatics” out there? If so, this is the post for you! Sharks are amazing creatures of the deep and the [...]
Orchids
Looking for a way to brighten up your home? How about adding an Orchid (or two or three)? They produce gorgeous flowers for much of the year, and they really aren’t hard to grow at all if you follow a few simple [...]