Bats are beautiful, sophisticated, intelligent and ubiquitous mammals, yet they are often misunderstood due to widespread harmful myths and legends. It is very important to celebrate bats because they are endangered, and are requisite to the survival of our planet. International Bat… Continue Reading Beautiful Bats
When the Upper East Side lives rent-free in your head, and you find yourself whispering “I’m Chuck Bass” like a daily mantra, it might be time to soothe that obsession with a new read. But don’t worry – if Gossip Girl left… Continue Reading Read It Like You Stream It: Gossip Girl
February is National Bird Feeding Month; it's time to learn about the world around us and feed some birds in the process. Amazing Backyard Birds Facts Ornithology is the scientific study of birds. An ornithologist studies birds'… Continue Reading National Bird Feeding Month
Want to read a series but don’t want to commit to a twelve-book marathon? Check out a duology! These two book series are perfect for readers who want to immerse themselves in a different world, but only for a short period of… Continue Reading Young Adult Fantasy Duologies
Love is a strong feeling that can be described in so many ways. Here are a few of my favorite children’s books on love. What is love to you, and how do you express it? *CCPL Staff picks are chosen by… Continue Reading CCPL Staff Picks: I Love You Thiiiis Much! 12 Children’s Books That Convey Love
Thank Napoleon, next time you open a can of food. In 1795, Napoleon offered a prize of 12,000 francs to improve the food preservation methods that existed at the time. Before canning, people used salting, drying, sugaring and smoking to preserve food.… Continue Reading Canned Food Month
Did you know that December 21st was officially the first day of the WINTER season? There are four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter, and they each last about three months. Winter can be very cold, and certain regions of the United… Continue Reading Art Junction: Winter Scene
Looking for escapism? Lose yourself in a cozy, feel-good YA book! Lost in Taiwan by Mark Crilley While on a trip to Taiwan with his brother, Paul finds himself hopelessly lost. His first instinct… Continue Reading 10 Feel-Good YA Books
What and where is the tundra? The Arctic tundra is a cold, rocky, dry habitat found mainly in the northern parts of Canada, Alaska, Greenland, and Siberia. The two main types are Arctic tundra and alpine tundra. Arctic tundra is found around… Continue Reading Taste of the Tundra
All of us need a distraction in the short days and long nights of winter. So why not laugh your way through the winter? Here is a list of some funny books to keep you smiling this winter. … Continue Reading Laugh Your Way into the New Year
