New Books in YA
Sometimes we get in a rut reading the same authors. Take a chance and try one of these popular new books! Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao "The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up [...]
Five Scary Stories for a Frightening Fall
As the cool breeze of fall blows in, pushing away the heat of summer and painting the verdant trees with hues of orange and yellow, the urge to indulge in something scary becomes stronger. For serious horror fanatics, fall is just another [...]
Creepy Cute crafts: Craft Your Own Mini Polymer Clay Ghosts!
October is here, and you know what that means: it’s the perfect time to get your craft on with some super adorable, super tiny polymer clay ghosts. These little guys are fun to make, totally customizable, and can be used for anything [...]
Zaiqa Cooking: Saviyaan
Hi there! Welcome back to our Zaiqa Cooking series, where we make some amazing Pakistani dishes together. Today, we will learn how to make Saviyaan (suv-wi-yaa), which are sweet, delicious vermicelli noodles that we will be cooking as a dessert. Growing up, [...]
What’s Next Recs!
Looking for something new to read? See what some of your librarians are reading! These picks are just a few recent reads from our librarians that they enjoyed enough to share. Browse through & see if any pique your interest! *CCPL [...]
Lettuce Discuss National Vegetarian Month
October is National Vegetarian Month, and CCPL is here to help you celebrate! Whether you’ve bean there, done that, or you’re brand new to beet-ing your carnivorous cravings, we have resources for olive your plant-based needs. With these library resources, you can [...]
Local Fall Fun
Fall has arrived and so have all of the chilly, cozy, and sometimes spooky vibes along with it. Instead of a recommended book list this year, here are some local activities that you and your family can enjoy. Check out the links [...]
Charles County Library To Host Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai For Virtual Event
LA PLATA, Md. — Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai will appear in a live virtual talk hosted by the Charles County Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at 7 p.m. The session will feature her reflections on her evolving identity, advocacy and [...]
The Peanuts turn 75
Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy, and the whole gang reached a huge milestone this year! On October 2, 1950, the Peanuts made their debut across the country in seven newspapers. To celebrate their 75th Anniversary, check out some of these items through the [...]
What to Read: International Coffee Day
October 1st is International Coffee Day. Oh, coffee, the humble little bean with a big attitude that’s been dazzling our senses for centuries. There’s no better way to celebrate than pairing your favorite brew with a good book. Whether it’s a [...]