Hi, Friends! The winter season officially begins on December 21st. We’ve put together a list of 10 winter picture books. Grab a cup of warm cocoa, relax, and read as you explore themes of family, friendship, acceptance, and new adventures!Need a library card?… Continue Reading CCPL Staff Picks: 10 Picture Books for Winter
Winter is approaching fast and all over the United states people are getting ready to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. Many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. But, what do other cultures celebrate? Let’s explore the history of holidays around the world.Learning… Continue Reading Our Winter Celebrations
Picture this: It is the Middle Ages and you and your army want to take a castle from your enemies, but the drawbridge is up and the moat is filled with alligators. How on earth can you make your enemies surrender? Why… Continue Reading Bombs Away! Catapults!
How do trees, shrubs, and other plants talk to each other? Through their leaves! You thought I was going to make a pun, didn’t you? Joke is on you, I couldn’t think of any!Hi, welcome to Gardening with Ms. Kate, a series where… Continue Reading Gardening with Ms. Kate: Leaf Language
Tween Comic Club is a place for comic lovers ages 9-14 to discuss what they are reading each month. Here is the latest list of the books we’ve been talking about and that our tween readers recommend! Follow the links to check out… Continue Reading Tween Comic Club Recommends 17
Who’s ready to JUMP in the leaf pile?! Let us create a beautiful leaf frame! This frame is perfect for a mini giveaway gift to loved ones or a simple project to hang on the fridge. The current season is Fall and you… Continue Reading Art Junction: Fall Leaf Frame
November is Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate a rich culture with these picture books. Book Recommendations We are Water Protectors by Carole LindstromWater is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black… Continue Reading Native American Heritage Picture Book List
In celebration of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), a writing contest will be held at the La Plata Library throughout the month of November!On November 1, participants will begin working toward a goal of writing a 50,000 word novel by 11:59pm on November… Continue Reading NaNoWriMo: November Writing Contest at the La Plata Library
Celebrate NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) with the Charles County Public Library this year by checking out some of our local authors, as part of our Local Author Virtual Showcase! All of the authors showcased in this series responded to a call for submissions… Continue Reading Local Author Spotlight: Kristian Faith Daniels
Celebrate NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) with the Charles County Public Library this year by checking out some of our local authors, as part of our Local Author Virtual Showcase! All of the authors showcased in this series responded to a call for submissions… Continue Reading Local Author Spotlight: Keianna Johnson
