The Charles Town Library continues to monitor the reported levels of COVID infections and trends in this area. We continue to require visitors to be properly masked to enter the building. In […]
Free COVID tests available
The winter wonderland continues: We will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 18
The cold weather and frozen water has triggered our protective instincts. We will be closed Tuesday, January 18, 2022, because of the chilly, slick snow and ice. We should be open again […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The Charles Town Library and The Old Opera House present Stage Story: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
To celebrate the holiday season and to start a wonderful new partnership, the Charles Town Library and The Old Opera House, have created an online production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, […]
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 […]
