Hi, Friends! It’s back to school time and you’re ready for new schools, new teachers, new friends and new adventures. Check out these picture books you’re sure to enjoy! *CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and are not intended to… Continue Reading CCPL Staff Picks: 10 Picture Books for Back to School!
Got junk around your house? Turn it into art! Here are some craft ideas that use recycled materials and are fun to make. And if this is still not enough, you can find plenty of books with recycled craft ideas in our catalog! Bookmarks… Continue Reading 10 Crafts Using Recycled Materials
Ever wondered how books were printed or when the first printing press was invented? Well long before the printing press, books were written or painted by hand. Doing the lettering by hand took a long time to do and so being able to print… Continue Reading Potato Block Prints
It happened. Your cactus/pothos/philodendron/succulent died after you had worked so hard on making sure it had the perfect environment to grow in. It's okay. I have done the same. I have even killed plants that people say are "easy" or "indestructible." If you ask anyone who has… Continue Reading Gardening with Ms. Kate Episode 8: When Your Plant Dies
Each year, libraries across the country celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month and we want you to celebrate with us! So, what is National Library Card Sign-Up Month? The name kinda gives it away, but why we celebrate it might be… Continue Reading September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month!
There is no better summer companion than a good book, but choosing what to read can often feel like a game of luck. This set of titles, the "lucky seven of summertime," caters to a wide range of genres and interests. No… Continue Reading Lucky 7 Summer Reading List
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… Continue Reading Tween Comic Club Recommends 14
This is a super fun and easy project to do yourself or with your children. It only requires two main supplies - Isopropyl rubbing alcohol and colorful Sharpie markers. I decided to decorate both a plain white cotton tank top as well as a… Continue Reading DIY Sharpie Tie-Dye Craft
*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!* Sometimes life is hard. We have so… Continue Reading CCPL Staff Picks: Books for Mental Health
Learn about Newton's 3rd Law of Motion (for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction) while making your own foam rocket that can fly up to 50 feet! Build your own foam rocket at home. Registrants will be… Continue Reading Rockets Away!
