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
How a former enslaved youth from Charles Town became WV’s first black attorney
John H. Hill was born enslaved in Charles Town, Virginia on July 4th, 1852. Over the course of his life, he would rise to be the first African American attorney admitted to […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Be a part of our 2023
It seems that during the last couple of years, New Years Day has become even more than a time for reflection, but a time to look forward, to better times. We hope […]
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.
Shiloh and a bear named Bruce
Bruce’s Big StormBy Ryan T. Higgins Shiloh’s Rating: Grrr, I guess Four Paws Bow wowser, I can’t tell you how hard it was to give this book Four Paws, and that’s not […]
Shiloh Goes to School
If I Built a School By Chris Van Dusen Shiloh’s Rating: Four paws and a tail wag! Before I tell you what I think of this book, let me just say that […]
