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 […]
Charles Town Library taking applications for Part-Time Library Circulation Coordinator
PART-TIME POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT LIBRARY CIRCULATION COORDINATOR The Library Circulation Coordinator of the Charles Town Library guides the day-to-day operations of the library, including all aspects of library circulation, borrower and information services. […]
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 […]
Latest COVID-19 Information for the Charles Town Library and Jefferson County
Latest News New! COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics March 2-7, 2021 West Virginia COVID-19 UPDATE – Feb. 22, 2021 West Virginia COVID-19 Update – Feb. 18, 2021 What is a COVID-19 variant and is […]
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 […]
Kerstin Budlong, Charles Town, WV
The worst part of the pandemic for me is that I have not been together with my son and his family since Christmas, 2019. Thank God for FaceTime. Since he and his […]
