Please visit our lobby display which highlights the work and life of Julia Davis, whose life was as interesting as the books she wrote. Julia Davis was born Anna Kennedy Davis on […]
A wonderful West Virginia author who lived a very colorful life
Banning books is not a new thing
For the month of September, the Charles Town Library is focusing a lens on banned books, the practice of banning books in the United States, and a bit about the history of […]
The 1st Day of School! Yay! Right?
Jefferson County Schools is opened its doors for students on Monday, August 21. For some, it is the start of their school career, for others, it will be the first day of […]
Are you our next Children’s Services Coordinator?
The Charles Town Library is looking for someone who would love to become the part-time Children’s Services Coordinator. You will be part of our effort to reach the youngest in the community […]
F. Scott’s adventure in Charles Town
Over a century ago, F. Scott Fitzgerald, who would become famous for his novels The Great Gatsby, The Beautiful and the Damned, This Side of Paradise, and others, set foot in Charles […]
Thank you for unplugging with us
During the month of June and July, Unplugged Wednesday featured a variety of in-person, face-to-face activities that focused on human interaction, curiosity and creativity. The activities, varied from week to week and included a […]
First steps to beating the sweets on your own
The Charles Town Library has been partnering with WVU Medicine to bring more awareness and solutions to those in our community who suffer from the effects of Type 2 Diabetes. The Center […]
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 […]
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. […]
