An apple a day keeps the doctor away...fruits and vegetables are essential to our health and well-being ~ they provide so many valuable nutrients that our bodies need. Have you ever wondered why you feel better after you eat an apple and carrots [...]
March is Women’s History Month, an annual recognition of the accomplishments of women who have shaped our nation. This year, we specifically recognize “Women Who Tell Our Stories.” The library is the perfect place to discover stories from women across a variety [...]
Octopuses are some really cool animals that live under the sea! Let’s take a dive into some fun Octopus facts! Octopuses are the correct plural form of the word Octopus and not Octopi. Home for an Octopus [...]
Are you looking for new, exciting, child-friendly recipes? There are loads of children’s cookbooks available in CCPL’s collection, with a mixture of fun, fabulous breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack and dessert recipes for everyone to enjoy. Whether you and your young chef would like [...]
Tween Comic Club is a place for comic lovers ages 9-14 to discuss what they are reading each month. Here is the latest list of the books we’ve been talking about and that our tween readers recommend! Follow the links to check [...]
The Caribbean consists of a series of archipelagos and islands throughout the Caribbean Sea called the West Indies. According to Britannica, there are three major subdivisions within the West Indies: the Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles, and the more isolated islands that [...]
Do you ever just sit around wondering what anime characters are better at then comic book characters or vice versa. Here's a slideshow of different scenarios that you can debate with your friends and family. Recommended Hoopla Books [...]
When planning our monthly teen program in December, we came across the idea for “Pancakes and Pajamas” and made it into “Pizza and Pajamas”, a fun evening with activities and food for teens! Pizza and Pajamas incorporates Teen Services Competencies as [...]
February is National Bird Feeding Month! According to nationaltoday.com, this designation was given on February 23, 1994, when Congressman John Porter (R – Illinois) petitioned, ‘‘I would like to recognize February, one of the most difficult months in the United States for [...]
Whatever your mood, there is a snack for you! They can satisfy cravings, help you watch your weight, boost your metabolism, and even help you deal with sadness. So, let’s take advantage of National Snack Food Month in February. Hoard your favorite [...]
