A Friday afternoon, a bit sleepy as the weather outside is deciding what it wants to be when it grows up. And inside, there is only the quiet tapping of computer users […]
June among the stacks
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Local activist to speak on International Women’s Day – March 7
Keryl Rustin, in celebration of International Women’s Day, will give a presentation, highlighting the significant contributions of women past and present, to empower women in the new decade. She will be speaking […]
Civil War books for sale
Whether you favor the Blue or the Gray, you’ll find something great in a batch of gently-used books about the Civil War we have put together here at the library. As with […]
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.
Animals to the rescue. Again.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse By Charlie Mackesy Published by HarperOne Rating: Four paws! There is no dog in this book, but for once, it is ok. The […]
Opening at 11 am, January 8th 2020
Charles Town Library Events and Dates for January 2020
Winter Hours Mon., Wed., Fri.9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Tues., Thurs.9 a.m. – 6 p.m.Saturday9 a.m. – 1 p.m. January 20, Mon. – Library Closed – Martin Luther King Day January 21, Tues., […]
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 […]
The greatest gifts
The stores have begun the assault. Stacks of pumpkins began sharing space with wreaths early this year as the retail machine rumbled into high holiday gear. But here at the library, we […]
Page Turner: Leading schools by the book
This month’s Page Turner is Bondy Shay Gibson, the superintendent of Jefferson County Schools. Beyond the traditional basics of reading, writing and math, the superintendent must be creative and nourish relationships with […]
