National Still Need To Do Day
It is coming! The new year is almost upon us. I don’t know about you, but the last week of the year is the one week I always struggle to figure out what to do with myself. Things usually start to wind [...]
Catch Me If You Can: The Gingerbread Man Story
I’m the Gingerbread Man. Catch me if you can! This is a phrase from a popular children’s fairytale or story. Here are some cool facts about the story and actual Gingerbread Man Cookies! The Original Gingerbread Man story is part [...]
Read It Like You Stream It: Gilmore Girls
When you last watched Gilmore Girls, were you left with a deep longing for more impossibly witty banter, cozy smalltown vibes, and enough coffee to fuel an all-night movie and junk food marathon … because same. There’s something irresistible about Stars Hollow—the [...]
Skill Development: Computer Programming – Python Essentials I
Skill Development: Computer Programming Python Essentials I Python was created by Guido van Rossum and first released on February 20, 1991. Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its simplicity, readability, and versatility. Python is also one of [...]
Five Off-the-Wall Cookbooks!
It’s that time again. It seems for the last two months of the year, every weekend (and even some weekdays) brings a new party, get together, potluck or laid back hang, and as everyone knows, the most important part of these events [...]
The Dewey Decimal System Decoded for Kids
December 10th is Dewey Decimal System Day! Let’s celebrate this important organizational tool by learning more about what it means and why libraries use it. If you’ve spent any amount of time in a library (and we hope you have!), you may [...]
What to Read: The 2025 Booker Shortlist Books Available at CCPL
One of the biggest awards in the literary world is the Booker Prize, a prestigious award for the best work of fiction written in the English language. The winner receives £50,000, but the bigger prize is the international acclaim that comes with [...]
Light Novels for Teens
The Charles County Public Library offers all sorts of items for check-out, including light novels! They are short books, usually from Japan, that feature some drawings and are often a part of long-running series. These books are often adapted into manga [...]
Books If You Like Percy Jackson
Do you love the Percy Jackson books? Check out these YA titles inspired by mythology, legend, and folklore! Children of Ragnarok by Cinda Williams Chima Ever since Ragnarok, the Midlands, where humans dwell, has been [...]
10 Children’s Picture Books for Winter
Hi, Friends! The winter season officially begins on Sunday, December 21st. We’ve put together a list of winter-themed picture books. Grab a cup of warm cocoa, relax, and read! All descriptions are provided by the publisher. *CCPL Staff picks are [...]