The Science of Snow
Brrrr, the trees are bare, and there is a chill in the air ~ winter is already here. January is a time for families to gather together as the weather turns cold. Have you ever wondered how snow is formed and why [...]
Pet dogs – loveable, fun, cute and sometimes a handful!
Ever wonder what your dog is thinking, if he dreams while sleeping or why she insists on jumping up on people? Read on to find out and enjoy some dog-themed shows from Kanopy, too! 🌐A few web resources: [...]
Exploring the Stacks: A New Year & a Better You!
January always feels like a natural moment to reset and look ahead, offering a fresh start and new opportunities. As we turn the page to a new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on the past and set intentions for the [...]
Winter Folklore Books
As we dive into the colder winter months, we look to stories to provide an open world for us to explore beyond our cozy, warm homes. With folklore, we look to these stories for guidance, inspiration, and knowledge as we go about our [...]
Charles Library Hosts Magic Fundraiser in Waldorf
David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor 11/20/2025 Link to News Article in PDF Format Direct Link to News Article Charles Library Hosts Magic Fundraiser in Waldorf Charles County Public Library will host A Magical Evening at the Library, a fundraising event featuring magician [...]
Perfect Fall Pumpkins
November is here, and it is officially fall ~ the days are shorter, the air is much cooler, and the foliage has become crisp and turned vibrant shades of red and amber. Of course, we celebrate all things pumpkin and pumpkin spice! [...]
Lettuce Discuss National Vegetarian Month
October is National Vegetarian Month, and CCPL is here to help you celebrate! Whether you’ve bean there, done that, or you’re brand new to beet-ing your carnivorous cravings, we have resources for olive your plant-based needs. With these library resources, you can [...]
Charles County Library To Host Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai For Virtual Event
LA PLATA, Md. — Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai will appear in a live virtual talk hosted by the Charles County Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at 7 p.m. The session will feature her reflections on her evolving identity, advocacy and [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]