The area we call home today was first populated by Indigenous peoples from the Algonquin, Iroquois, and Siouan Nations. Among these groups, the Piscataways (also known as Conoy) were prevalent in the Chesapeake region at the time of European contact. Today, Piscataway Peoples [...]
Having an “Attitude of Gratitude” is a popular phrase in today’s world. What does that even mean? While there is not an official definition in Webster’s Dictionary, in a nutshell… the phrase means making it a habit to express thankfulness and appreciation in all [...]
What Are the Components of a College Application? Completed application form High school transcript Standardized test scores (if required) Letters of recommendation Interview (if recommended or required) Student activities list/resume Application fee (application fee waivers may be available) Essay or personal statementSome [...]
Feeling cooped up? Check out our 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 photography. [...]
So you have an excellent idea for a book, or you have already written your book, but how do you publish it? Ms. Kate is here to help! And luckily, she has experience from publishing her first book in July 2021!The first question a [...]
Through the Watershed Protection and Restoration Fund, Charles County is improving local streams and waterways and reducing the impact of stormwater. The program is funded through a Stormwater Remediation Fee on your property tax bill but you can get up to a 50% [...]
Did you know that Maryland archaeologists can date Native American culture back to over 11,000 years ago? This would have been when the first Paleo-Indians arrived from other parts of North America. They most likely arrived because they were exploring the area for hunting [...]
NaNoWriMo is here again for another year of plotting, pantsing, and sprinting. Not sure what any of that means? That’s okay, we’ve got you covered. *CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and are not intended to be [...]
In celebration of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), a writing contest will be held at the La Plata Library throughout the month of November!On November 1, participants will begin working toward a goal of writing a 50,000 word novel by 11:59pm on November [...]
Celebrate NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) with the Charles County Public Library this year by checking out some of our local authors, as part of our Local Author Virtual Showcase! All of the authors showcased in this series responded to a call for submissions [...]
