What is Weeding?
You may come across many a book on a library’s selling shelves and wonder to yourself, “Why are they getting rid of this?” After all, the book may be fairly new or in decent condition. It could be a popular title by [...]
Check out these graphic novels based on your favorite video games!
As the days get hotter, it can be a good idea to take breaks from being in the sun! While you’re resting indoors, engage with some of your favorite video games in a new way by reading these graphic [...]
Looking to the Moon: Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of Apollo 11 with YA books
55 years ago, in 1969, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon…This unprecedented accomplishment changed science and the world forever! Since then, only 11 other Astronauts have touched down on the natural satellite. Today, many people dream of going to the moon and [...]
Pet cats – mysterious, fun, cute, and a little odd sometimes!
Ever wonder what your cat is thinking, if she loves you, or why he likes to drink from the sink? Read on to find out and enjoy some cat-themed shows from Kanopy too! A few web resources: [...]
Movies for Teens – Kubo and the Two Strings
Join in on the adventure that is Kubo and the Two Strings, available on Kanopy! Kubo and the Two Strings follows Kubo as he embarks on a journey to defeat the Moon King! This is such a beautiful movie to watch. Created [...]
The Amazing Outdoors: Be Creative Outside
It's summer, and it's time to go outside and play. There are many ways to bring activities such as art outdoors and make it a nature-empowering experience. This blog contains books and project ideas to make a colorful splash this summer. [...]
What’s Next Recs!
*CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and are not intended to be comprehensive lists. We'd love to hear your ideas too, so write to us and tell us what you’d recommend!* Looking for something new [...]
Are You a Caregiver?
Many times, people routinely assist others and do not recognize themselves as caregivers. In their minds, they are just doing the things they need to do for someone they love or someone who needs a helping hand. According to AARP Resources for [...]
BookFlix for Children
Did you know that Charles County Public Library has BookFlix, a reading platform from Scholastics? With BookFlix, you have access to fiction and nonfiction books, games, internet resources, and so much more. BookFlix is different from other book apps in that some [...]
An Exploration of Fantasy Worlds
Are you, like me, a massive fan of Fantasy books, especially those with maps printed in the endpapers? Let’s go on an adventure through some of the awesome Fantasy worlds and realms of fiction! Fantasy, as a genre, is a vast realm [...]