Everybody say “CHEEEESE” -- it’s National Photography Month! The word photography, derived from the Greek photos (meaning “light”) and graphein (meaning “to draw”), was first documented as far back as the 1830s. However, the term “camera” (originally referred to as “the camera… Continue Reading National Photography Month
The end of World War II was marked by celebrations and festivities all over the world. Look online at Post-World War II images, and you’ll see people on the streets cheering, waving flags, and, in the case of Times Square in New… Continue Reading Historically Inaccurate: In This Corner of the World
Volcanoes are vents or openings in the Earth’s crust through which lava, ash, molten rock, and gas erupt. As a volcano erupts, hot liquid rock (magma) rises up and bursts out through the Earth’s vent, and it spills lava that flows downslope.… Continue Reading STEAM Club: A Colorful Volcano Eruption!
CCPL is now 100 years old! Can you believe it? Time flies when you’re having fun, and we really do have SO much fun at CCPL! To celebrate our 100 years of service birthday, we’ll be celebrating all week long from May… Continue Reading CCPL Birthday Celebration Week!
*CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and are not intended to be comprehensive lists. We'd love to hear your ideas too, so write to us and tell us what you’d recommend!* Since 1922, May has been recognized as… Continue Reading Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Hello! Ms. Kate here, and in this blog post, I was thinking about conducting a science experiment…OOOOOHHHH! I have seen numerous posts and articles regarding how music helps or hinders (depending on genre) their growth. I thought it would be cool to… Continue Reading Gardening with Ms. Kate: Let’s Host a Plant Party
Whether it be Ammi, Maa, Amma, Mom, Mama, or simply Mother, moms hold a special place in our hearts ALL throughout the year. Create this genuine care for her, as Mother’s Day is just around the corner. What else can be perfect?… Continue Reading Art Junction: Mother’s Day Card
Disabled Veterans Information Seminar (Chapter 36) April 22, 9 AM - 3 PM @ Greater Jaycees Community Center Resources PDF - Disabled American Veterans Chapter 36 Information Seminar PDF - DAV Chapter 36 Veterans' Claims Support PDF -… Continue Reading Veterans Resources
Looking for a new spin on a familiar tale? Below are 100 young-adult (YA) novels featuring retellings of everything from classic fairy tales to beloved novels to popular movies. *CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and are not… Continue Reading 100 YA Retellings
Dogs have been referred to as “Man’s best friend” and can be found in art, movies, and even in many books. Take a peek at a few historic paintings featuring our canine friends! Art Fit for the Dogs… Continue Reading For the Dogs
