In a normal year, as soon as school lets out for the summer, there is a drop in reading by most children. It’s not hard to understand. School is out, no homework, […]
Summer Slide 2020 could be the scariest in years
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 […]
UPDATE: May 11, 2020
The Charles Town Library’s staff will be returning to the library in staggered shifts on Monday, May 11, 2020, to begin readying the library to resume limited services at a date yet […]
Library Update: March 23, 2020
The Charles Town Library ceases services temporarily,following the guidelines of the Governor’s Order Following the release of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s order of March 23, setting guidelines for the operation of […]
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 […]
Charles Town Library Updates: Hours, Book Holds, Drop-offs, etc.
We want to provide as many services as possible while still providing a safe environment for our staff and our patrons.Our staff is available Monday through Friday by phone and through our […]
UPDATE: MARCH 15, 2020 – A message from the director of the Charles Town Library
UPDATE – MARCH 23, 2020 – EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY In light of continued precautions in Jefferson County to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, the Charles Town Library will be closed to the […]
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 […]
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., […]
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 […]
