Crochet & Knitting @ the Library
Would you like to learn how to Crochet or Knit? 3 out of the 4 branches in Charles County offer opportunities to learn how! Please note you may need to bring your own supplies. You will need: [...]
Let’s Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with The Shelf Kids Zone!
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of people from Hispanic backgrounds. The celebration takes place from September 15 to October 15. During this month, we learn about the many ways Hispanic Americans have shaped [...]
Pirate Talk!
The library resources listed in this post are available in CCPL's COSMOS Catalog. To place a hold request, simply click on the title and enter your library barcode and PIN/password. If you’d really like to dive into pirate talk, check out CCPL's [...]
Celebrate Happy Cat Month!
We may be at the end of September, but it’s not too late to celebrate Happy Cat Month! Of course if you ask your cat, they’ll probably tell you EVERY month should be Happy Cat Month, filled with comfortable pillows to lounge [...]
Teens Talk! 3
Looking for your next great read but unsure where to start? Check out these books recommended by and for our teen readers! You’ll find everything from gripping games of chance to sweet romance. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn [...]
Keep On Rolling
Roller derby is a sport that has been around longer than most people realize. What initially started as a six-day endurance race in Madison Square Garden transformed into “walkathons.” Then, it shifted into exaggerated theatrics on wheels and finally into the legitimate sport [...]
Documentaries for Teens: Cats of Malta
If you are a fan of cats, you have found the right documentary to watch over the summer. Meet the Cats of Malta, a documentary that features the island's cats, and the people who take care of them. Malta is an island [...]
Going on a Picnic!
It’s nearing the end of summer, and if you haven’t yet taken time out of your busy schedule to enjoy a leisurely picnic with family or friends, this is the time to act. Check the upcoming weather forecast, do a little advanced [...]
Back to School: Books About Life as a Teen
Summer passes so swiftly. Try one of these books about life and school to get ready for the coming year! One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus Imagine if at the beginning of [...]
10 Children’s Picture Books for Back to School
Hi, Friends! It’s time for new schools, new teachers, new friends, and new adventures. Please check out a few books from CCPL’s back-to-school collection. *CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and are not intended to be comprehensive lists. [...]