School Daze
Remember that time when Annie sat with you at lunch and she laughed so hard milk came out her nose or the day you aced that math exam? How about when Jeff made the football team, and Britta became the mascot, so you [...]
Looking Forward: A Wishlist for the Future La Plata Branch
Hi! My name is Donnie Storms, and I’m the Youth Services Supervisor at the La Plata Branch of the Charles County Public Library. If you or your parents have attended a meeting of the Charles County Commissioners recently, you might know that [...]
CCPL Program Highlights: Crochet & Knitting Happy Hour!
Do you love to Crochet or Knit? We do too! CCPL offers a bi-weekly program just for crochet and knitting that meets virtually. In this program, attendees are able to meet up and chat while sharing their current crochet and knitting projects. This [...]
STEM Club: Fizzy Oobleck
Join us on Wednesday September 2nd at 2 p.m. for a fun filled session of STEM Club where we will learn even more about what is happening with our fizzy oobleck and get to make it together! Register here! [...]
Be Kind to Humankind Week
With everything that’s going on in the world these days, it seems like we could all benefit from a little more kindness in our lives. That’s why we invite you to celebrate Be Kind to Humankind (BK2HK) Week! This annual celebration of [...]
Take Flat Stanley on an Adventure
Have you ever read a Flat Stanley book? The author, Jeff Brown, created this character over 50 years ago. Stanley gets crushed by a bulletin board in his room and then he is forever flat. The good news is that he can go [...]
DIY Storytime: Beautiful Moon
Everyone has a favorite time of day! Some like the day time, when the sun is out and there are lots of things to do and see! Others prefer the night time, when everything is peaceful and quiet. In “Beautiful Moon” by Dawn [...]
Art History Snapshot: Alma Woodsey Thomas
Alma Thomas may not have been borne in Washington D.C. but it did become her home, inspiration, and place of opportunity during Jim Crow America. She had a deep passion of color and the outdoors. Take a moment of your day and enjoy [...]
CCPL Staff Picks: Positivity (E-Books)
Bored and stuck at home? Check out CCPL’s recommendations for some great books from Hoopla on Positivity. These publications were chosen for their quality of content and accessibility in digital format – so you do not have to leave home to enjoy these [...]
New & Diverse Heroes
A selection of comics for those interested in the most recent and original diverse superheroes in comics and the new storyline that embark on the beginning of their adventure. All of the books on this list are available on the digital platform Hoopla. [...]