Have you ever considered taking up hiking as a hobby? Hiking is an easy and comparatively affordable way to enjoy the great outdoors along with family and friends. Beginner hikers starting out on shorter trails need only a sturdy, comfortable pair of [...]
Have you looked at a grouping of objects and thought you could see a face? Well with Giuseppe Archimboldo that is what he was going for. One person may see a group of shells but look again a lady will be [...]
*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!* During quarantine I have been [...]
A reverse canvas is a technique where you flip a canvas inside out and use the backing as a frame and the canvas as the background. A reverse canvas can be an inexpensive way to decorate your home or office and is a [...]
With a few thousand colleges and universities in the United States to choose from, deciding which one to attend can be a daunting task. Taking time to research colleges is an important step in the college process. A little self-reflection to explore who [...]
Whether you are an aspiring artist, a beginner, or an expert, the diversity of watercolor painting has something for everyone. Try these fun watercolor techniques to create unique works of art. Remember to make a Curbside Appointment to receive your free Watercolor Beehive [...]
One of the most popular game systems at our Teen Game Nights (TGN) is the Pandora’s Box. This two player system contains 815 games from the 80s and 90s and is ready to load up any [...]
Remember that time when Annie sat with you at lunch and she laughed so hard milk came out her nose or the day you aced that math exam? How about when Jeff made the football team, and Britta became the mascot, so you [...]
Hi! My name is Donnie Storms, and I’m the Youth Services Supervisor at the La Plata Branch of the Charles County Public Library. If you or your parents have attended a meeting of the Charles County Commissioners recently, you might know that [...]
With everything that’s going on in the world these days, it seems like we could all benefit from a little more kindness in our lives. That’s why we invite you to celebrate Be Kind to Humankind (BK2HK) Week! This annual celebration of [...]
