Zaiqa Cooking
Zaiqa (zy-kaa) is an Urdu word for “flavor or taste.” Urdu is a language that is mainly spoken in Pakistan. Paratha is a rich, flaky, buttery flatbread that can be eaten as is or with a dipping dish such as sweet yogurt, [...]
Jewish American Heritage Month
On April 20, 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed the month of May as Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), celebrating the contributions made by American Jews to our nation’s cultural identity, history, and society. Why May? In 1654, Jews arrived in the [...]
CCPL Astronomy Club: The Far Out Space Blog
Ahoy, astronomers! Welcome to The Far Out Space Blog! Previously on the CCPL Astronomy Club - Spring has sprung, hope springs eternal, and so do questions. Our March meeting featured some snazzy queries, and I almost fell off my chair when I [...]
CCPL Astronomy Club: The Far Out Space Blog
Ahoy, astronomers! Welcome to The Far Out Space Blog! Previously on the CCPL Astronomy Club - Springtime constellations are up in the East! We learned how to find Ursa Major (and the Big Dipper), Leo the Lion, Cancer the Crab, Hydra the [...]
CCPL Astronomy Club: The Far Out Space Blog
Welcome to The Far Out Space Blog! Ahoy, astronomers! Josh Urban here – host of the monthly CCPL Astronomy Club. Previously on the CCPL Astronomy Club - In case you missed the December meeting, here's a quick recap: [...]
CCPL Astronomy Club: The Far Out Space Blog
Welcome to The Far Out Space Blog! Ahoy, astronomers! Josh Urban here – host of the monthly CCPL Astronomy Club. Previously on the CCPL Astronomy Club - In case you missed the November meeting, we compared notes about the “Blood Moon” lunar [...]
Library Etiquette
As the year progresses and we get closer to the holiday breaks for school-age children, I’d like to share some library etiquette that will make the experience for our customers coming to the library more enjoyable. To begin this post, I’d like [...]
December is Learn a Foreign Language Month
Learning another language comes with so many benefits, and Charles County Public Library is a great resource! It is never too late to learn a foreign language. Studies show that learning another language: Stimulates brain power Reduces cognitive decline Improves memory Enhances [...]
Universal Human Rights Month
Happy December, everyone! Along with many of the other celebrations that occur this month, December is known as Universal Human Rights Month. This is in celebration of the UN’s passing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in December 1948. According to [...]
CCPL Astronomy Club: The Far Out Space Blog
Ahoy, astronomers! Josh Urban here – host of the monthly CCPL Astronomy Club. Ready to recap, observe some cool fall sights, and watch the Leonid meteor shower? Welcome back to The Far Out Space Blog! Previously on the CCPL Astronomy Club The [...]