Where the Wild Things Are!
In honor of the birthday of Maurice Sendak on June 10th, I figured I would celebrate by highlighting one of my favorite books, Where the Wild Things Are! In 1963, Maurice Sendak wrote and Illustrated the book [...]
Documentaries for Teens: Ralph Ellison An American Journey
In honor of Juneteenth, we will be celebrating African Americans and their history by watching five documentaries on Kanopy. Ralph Ellison: An American Journey Warning: slurs, violence, adult themes In Ralph Ellison: An American Journey, we follow the life [...]
Marina Statewide Catalog
If the tri-county system (Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s County Libraries) does not have an item you wish to borrow, check out Marina! Marina is a state-wide interlibrary loan service. This is the card catalog for materials owned by all the public [...]
Let’s Welcome Summer!: Fun Summer Reads and Activities
What do you love most about summer? Is it no school? Is it the sunny days that go on for hours? Is it the heat that makes us wear our cool T-shirts and shorts? Is it the beach or the neighborhood park? [...]
Watch Out for Invasive Plants!
How Can a Plant be Invasive? Invasive plants displace native plants through rapid spreading or preventing native flora from receiving the necessary light, water, or nutrients they need to survive. Invasive plants can affect the plants around them, [...]
Would-You-Rather Book Recommendations
Have you registered for our Summer Learning Challenge but are stuck trying to figure out what to read? Have an all-too-daunting TBR list that’s got you locked up with decision anxiety (not at all speaking from personal experience)? Well, we might have [...]
LGBTQ+ Graphic Novels you should check out!!!
Looking for some good comics to read during Pride Month? Check out some of these recommendations! *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, [...]
Summer Beach Reads
School’s out, summer’s here! The sun is blazing, the ocean water is waving blue, and characters who are chasing after the perfect summer offer light, sometimes funny, sometimes romantic, and emotional stories. For these characters, summer offers the perfect landscape for self-exploration [...]
National Zoo and Aquarium Month
June is the perfect time to learn about wild and marine life since it is National Zoo and Aquarium Month! Zoos and Aquariums are significant resources that aid in the preservation and conservation of thousands of species of animals. They have shifted [...]
Zaiqa Cooking: Besan Naan
If you're a fan of fried food, then this recipe is for you. Thick batter-covered naan. Mmmm…I enjoy Besan Naan on rainy days. It is the best, most comforting, fun, and delicious snack to have. I remember growing up (and still till [...]