For almost 4,000 years, telling a story or conveying thoughts in verse in a particular structure, rhythm or rhyming scheme, has been an effective and thoughtful method. But only since 1996 has […]
Celebrating the rhythm and rhyme of poetry
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Pollinators, paths and pizza! Oh, my!
Are you ready to celebrate a bit of Spring while also getting some fresh air, play some games and eat free pizza? Well, join the Ranson Community Gardens, the Charles Town Library […]
A book of memories, of life and death
When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in 1968, Brian Ellis was a 10-year-old boy living in Niagara Falls, New York. To capture the time and help understand what was going […]
Employment Opportunities
Museum AssistantJefferson County Museum, Charles Town, WV Located in historic downtown Charles Town, the Jefferson County Museum is dedicated to fostering the understanding and appreciation of the county’s history. Since its founding […]
Library to host WVU chronic pain program
WVU Medicine in person chronic pain self-management program new session announced MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center are offering a program for those dealing with chronic […]
A longtime resident shares his stories
Born in the 1930s, George Rutherford has lived in two towns, Charles Town and Dog Town, but both occupy the same geographical location. A number of neighborhoods which were populated primarily by […]
Reading challenges – so good for you!
Audry Fryer, a writer in Pennsylvania, is very clear about one thing, well, actually 22 things. And all of them focus on the idea that reading challenges are important in many ways. […]
Keeping a dream alive through knowledge
The Charles Town Library’s building is closed to the public on Monday, Jan. 16, the day the government has designated as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There is however, an enormous number […]
Stay in touch, especially now :)
Every Friday, the Charles Town Library sends out a short newsletter entitled “3 Things.” It is a brief catch-up on what is going on at your library, here at 200 E. Washington […]
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Three days into 2023 and we are hoping to bring more of our Jefferson County friends to the library, both in person and online. Since the early 1900s, the library has changed […]
