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 [...]
Gardening with Ms. Kate: My Favorite Houseplants
Hello and welcome to Gardening with Ms. Kate, a series where we learn to take care of our photosynthesizing green friends! Today, however, we won’t be going over plant care tips; instead, in honor of Houseplant Appreciation Day, I will be sharing [...]
CCPL Astronomy Club: The Far Out Space Blog
Welcome to The Far Out Space Blog! Ahoy, astronomers! Josh Urban here – host of the monthly CCPL Astronomy Club. Previously on the CCPL Astronomy Club - In case you missed the December meeting, here's a quick recap: [...]
CCPL Film Club presents “Blackmail”
Check out the latest film from our own Charles County Public Library Film Club for Teens, “Blackmail!,” written by Film Club member Jada Davis-Turner. Premise: A group of students plays a trick on a teacher/librarian, convincing him that they will release privileged [...]
How to Find Volunteer Opportunities
With the school system getting back into in-person attendance and the world trying to get back to normal, students have started to look for places to get their required volunteer hours for school. Even though libraries are good places to volunteer, we [...]
Call to Adventure
Chapter 5: Have Leather, Will Travel You and your companion march onward to Castor. Based on the signs you pass by on the road, you are only two days away from reaching the front gates of the city. Minus [...]
Needlework for National Hobby Month
Did you know that January is National Hobby Month? The beginning of the new year is an excellent time to pick up a new pastime! According to the University of Utah, hobbies have been shown to reduce stress and enhance well-being. Stay [...]
Cookie Trivia!
Cookie Trivia is a simple but engaging passive program that encourages library literacy and conversation. The Inspiration I was inspired by another librarian in the state who offers Cookie Chess. The teens play chess with the librarian for a chance to win [...]
Art Junction: Crabby
What do you call a crab in self-isolation? A hermit crab! Make this cute 3D crab pair. Find out what this little hermit crab is up to in a classic book that comes to life! Watch it here on Kanopy. What type [...]
Warm Up to Winter
Winter days are upon us, and as the cold creeps in, many of us will be looking for ways to get out of the house. Here are a few suggestions to help you spend a wintery afternoon. Try [...]