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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ahoy, astronomers! Josh Urban here – host of the monthly CCPL Astronomy Club! Buckle up – we're adding more power to our spacecraft with a blog to go with each session. Groovy! Read on for star charts (I drew you one, too!), [...]
September 22nd is National Hobbit Day, so make sure you plan to have a big breakfast or big second breakfast. First started by the American Tolkien Society in 1978, September 22nd celebrates the birthdays of Frodo and Bilbo Baggins. Here are some [...]
Charles County Public Library is celebrating 100 years of public service. Did you visit one of our branches in May, for our huge birthday celebration? Did you eat lots of cupcakes and chips and play cool games with your friends? Were you [...]
June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month. Fruits and vegetables are essential to our health and well being ~ they provide so many valuable nutrients that our bodies need including calcium, fiber, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, Vitamin A and Vitamin [...]
Setting Up The first thing to consider is your location. Some plants prefer full direct sun, while others prefer shade and partial sunlight. If you’re planting directly into the ground, it’s good to get the soil tested for heavy [...]
