Celebrate Shark Awareness Day
Did you know July 14th is Shark Awareness Day? It’s a fun day to think about sharks and their place in the ecosystem! It’s easy to be scared of something when you only know the most fearsome things about it, so by [...]
What’s Next Recs!
Looking for something new to read? See what some of your librarians are reading! These picks are just a few recent reads from our librarians that they enjoyed enough to share. Browse through & see if any pique your interest! *CCPL [...]
Get Bready To Bake!
Summertime is the perfect time to pick up a new hobby. So this month, we're diving headfirst into the wonderful world of bread! Maybe you’ve always wanted to try your hand at crafting the perfect sourdough starter, impressing your friends with the [...]
Kid Approved Parks in Charles County
Hello July! July seems to be the national month of all things summer, from National Grilling Month to National Hot Dog Month to National Ice Cream Month to National Park and Recreation Month, and finally National Picnic Month! This comes as no [...]
Disability Pride Month: Celebrating Identity, Advocacy, and Inclusion
Disability Pride Month: Celebrating Identity, Advocacy, and Inclusion July is Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize the contributions, struggles, and triumphs of individuals with disabilities. This month-long celebration honors the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into [...]
Celebrate Roses
This blog post is packed to the brim with facts, activities, and book suggestions for one of the most popular flowers in the garden: roses! June is National Rose Month (and red roses are so popular they get their own day on [...]
Your Juneteenth Reading
June 19th commemorates the end of slavery in America. On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, and announced that those who were enslaved were free by executive decree. On June 17, 2021, former President Joe Biden signed the [...]
What to Read: Western Novel Recs Blog
Howdy Y’all! I’m going to take a quick break from wrangling cattle and prospecting gold and such to sit a spell and recommend some classic western novels, and that you may peruse at this here fine library establishment. I may not be [...]
Host Your Own YA Film Adaptation Movie Night!
Summer is finally here, and what better way to celebrate than by hanging out with friends, eating snacks, and diving into some awesome book-to-movie adaptations? Check out these adaptations of some of the most popular YA books (the ones that made you [...]
The Dos and Don’ts of Passport Appointments
With the arrival of summer comes an increased demand for passports! Did you know that you can actually get passport assistance from CCPL?! The Waldorf West branch hosts passport service appointments every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, pending employee availability and library events. [...]