Four authors, one book: Thoughts & Prayers
When Lily Jeong—smothered by her parents and ignored by classmates—unwittingly aids her boyfriend in a school shooting, she struggles to hide her complicity from investigators. Forced to face the devastated survivors, she […]
A wedding for Shiloh!
Julián at the Wedding By Jessica Love Shiloh’s Rating: Four paws “A wedding is a party for love” and I love this book about a wedding! And it even has a dog! […]
Do you need more choices? Well, the library staff is helping with your next read
Summer Reading Challenge was a great success and launch pad to a new school year
Nearly 90,000 minutes were logged by the readers who registered for the Summer Reading Challenge. This was an admirable effort in many ways. While the reading was enjoyable by all of the […]
Not a pooch, but a penguin! Will Shiloh like it?
And Tango Makes Three By Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell Illustrated by Henry Cole Shiloh’s Rating: Four paws Bowser wowser, so many great books about animals! This one is not about a […]
Get your little ones ready for school with this great group of books!
Shiloh and the alligator – a new review
Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth By Jarvis Shiloh’s Rating: Four (shaking) paws Bowser wowser, another great pick for the Summer Reading Challenge! See, Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth by Jarvis is about an alligator […]
Tired of doing family things? Here’s a new batch of Young Adult books to fill your days
Need more books for your summer reading already? Ok, here’s a great slate of titles for you adult readers
Shiloh meets Doggo and Pupper and it’s a puppy party
Finally a book I can sink my teeth into, says Shiloh! Doggo and Pupper By Katherine Applegate Illustrated by Charlie Alder Shiloh’s Rating: Four paws and a tail wag! Bowser wowser, finally […]
Where and what? Where is Miss Elsie and What kind of tail is on Shiloh? – #8
Two special weekly visual challenges that are part of our Summer Reading Challenge. When you have figured out the answers, enter them on your Reading Challenge account on Beanstack. Every Friday, we […]
Looking for some new picture books for your little readers?
Summer Solstice to Fall Equinox Reading Challenge
The Charles Town Library is pleased to announce an all ages reading challenge for the summer! Our Summer Solstice to Fall Equinox Reading Challenge encourages you to explore new books, genres, authors […]
100 Great Picks! Here they all are
Every day, our staff suggests a book, audiobook, e-book, film or piece of music that has caught their collective eye. In the Charles Town Library, we have been assembling new items and […]
Shiloh is on the farm!
Click, Clack, MOO: Cows That Type By Doreen Cronin Illustrated by Betsy Lewin Shiloh’s Rating: Four paws To start off, this book is not about a dog, but I can overlook that […]
Great suggestions to spice up your summer reading
Name That Tail? and Where’s Miss Elsie? – #1
Link to Summer Reading Challenge Web page Link to Beanstack site to register for challenge
BBQ, Beaches and Books – the Summer Reading Challenge is here!
Fun prizes, in-person events, free books, and tons of great stories to read are waiting for you as the 2021 Charles Town Library Summer Reading Challenge takes off! Link to Summer Reading […]
WVU and the Charles Town Library want you to grow
They are places where you grow food, or the flowers that decorate your home, or just hide away when the world’s noise becomes, well, too noisy. A simple garden has been many […]
Jefferson County’s community library at 200 E. Washington Street
The year 2020 was obviously, one for the books. And 2021 is turning out to be just as challenging. Being a community library during this exceptional time has just been the latest […]
Mr. Tim reads about libraries
It’s all about the pets for Miss Julie’s Story Time
Do you have somewhere better to be at 4:00 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 18, than sitting in the warmth with Miss Julie? Story Time about pets. You can’t top that, right? Miss […]
Shiloh’s Shorts – #1 – An Italian hero
As the official dog of the Charles Town Library, I have the wonderful job of being able to recommend stories that showcase the wonder and creativity of our animal friends, mostly dogs, […]
Share your story of 2020
The Charles Town Library contains many stories and now we want yours. As 2020 becomes part of history, we would like you to send us your memories, short or long, to become […]
Are we that different than big city readers?
Recently, the New York Public Library released its list of books most frequently checked out by its patrons during 2020. They compiled the information into different categories, e.g. Young Adult, Childrens, International, […]
It’s back! The Charles Town Library Adult Reading Challenge II
The challenge runs from December 21 to March 20 – the first day of Winter to the first day of Spring, to coincide with the season’s beginning and end. We’ve upped the […]
Help us stay open
As one of the few libraries to remain open in the area, we must remain vigilant about rules regarding health concerns during the pandemic. We would much rather be open again without […]
Where art thou?
Right here, actually. When you think about art, in its many forms, you may think of art museums or galleries, but libraries, especially the Charles Town Library, should be your first choice […]
A reading program for adults! With prizes!!
We have a new program for adults who love to read – a chance to expand your horizons, try something new, or stick with beloved favorites. Beginning August 21, all adult Charles […]
Why we are here
With workers restoring the front of our building and the community restoring its daily routines, the Charles Town Library also took a step toward normalcy simply by opening its front doors. Some […]
hoopla added for digital access to more than 700,000 ebooks, audiobooks and movies
Need a book to read or listen to? Right now? Want to watch a movie? Right now? Well, you can. The Charles Town Library is now offering hoopla, an online service that […]
Online resources for all the free time we now have
THIS LIST WILL BE UPDATED PERIODICALLY These are challenging times, both professionally and personally, for every family around the world. Historically, quarantine and isolation meant total exclusion from the activities of our […]
A Blessing for the children of Dogtown
The Charles Town Library has existed for nearly 100 years. Like the people it has served for generations, its history has highs and lows, positive and negative events. We are documenting this history and recording, when we can, the voices of those who experienced it firsthand.
Shiloh and a Soggy Tale
Pudgy Paul and the Rainy Day By Megan France Four Paws (even though there are no dogs in the story) Let me tell you something – humans are funny critters. Take Pudgy […]
Shiloh and a bear named Bruce
Bruce’s Big StormBy Ryan T. Higgins Shiloh’s Rating: Grrr, I guess Four Paws Bow wowser, I can’t tell you how hard it was to give this book Four Paws, and that’s not […]
Shiloh Goes to School
If I Built a School By Chris Van Dusen Shiloh’s Rating: Four paws and a tail wag! Before I tell you what I think of this book, let me just say that […]
Covid-19 and Misinformation
Librarians don’t just check out books (and in fact, librarians seldom check out books—that is left to the paraprofessional staff), they also carefully monitor the greater information landscape, looking at where information […]
Enriched Catalog
Looking for something new to read? Want to expand your list of favorite authors? The Charles Town Library is here to serve you, and we have even more ways to help you […]
Four local authors join forces to speak in one voice
A display has been installed in the foyer of the library that is a preview of an amazing project by four local authors writing together under one name to tell a powerful, […]
What a great Summer we had!
Many facets of our lives have been difficult during the long pandemic, but the concept of Summer transcends the simple flip of a calendar page. Summer is the time to relax, take […]
September is a great time to sign up for a library card and enjoy some super events
Jefferson County is the third fastest growing county in West Virginia. That means we now have more people with more questions who need to learn about their new home and get settled […]
