In honor of the birthday of Maurice Sendak on June 10th, I figured I would celebrate by highlighting one of my favorite books, Where the Wild Things Are! In 1963, Maurice Sendak wrote and Illustrated the book… Continue Reading Where the Wild Things Are!
In honor of Juneteenth, we will be celebrating African Americans and their history by watching five documentaries on Kanopy. Ralph Ellison: An American Journey Warning: slurs, violence, adult themes In Ralph Ellison: An American Journey, we follow the life… Continue Reading Documentaries for Teens: Ralph Ellison An American Journey
What do you love most about summer? Is it no school? Is it the sunny days that go on for hours? Is it the heat that makes us wear our cool T-shirts and shorts? Is it the beach or the neighborhood park?… Continue Reading Let’s Welcome Summer!: Fun Summer Reads and Activities
Have you registered for our Summer Learning Challenge but are stuck trying to figure out what to read? Have an all-too-daunting TBR list that’s got you locked up with decision anxiety (not at all speaking from personal experience)? Well, we might have… Continue Reading Would-You-Rather Book Recommendations
School’s out, summer’s here! The sun is blazing, the ocean water is waving blue, and characters who are chasing after the perfect summer offer light, sometimes funny, sometimes romantic, and emotional stories. For these characters, summer offers the perfect landscape for self-exploration… Continue Reading Summer Beach Reads
June is the perfect time to learn about wild and marine life since it is National Zoo and Aquarium Month! Zoos and Aquariums are significant resources that aid in the preservation and conservation of thousands of species of animals. They have shifted… Continue Reading National Zoo and Aquarium Month
If you're a fan of fried food, then this recipe is for you. Thick batter-covered naan. Mmmm…I enjoy Besan Naan on rainy days. It is the best, most comforting, fun, and delicious snack to have. I remember growing up (and still till… Continue Reading Zaiqa Cooking: Besan Naan
We have a new 3D printer!! Join us on our design and printing adventure this summer. Beginning in June, we will host a series of 3D printing programs for teens at Waldorf West Library using our new MakerBot 3D Printer. … Continue Reading Program Highlight: Introduction to 3D Printing
The use of LEGOs has changed. When they first became popular, they were just a fun way for children to build structures. Now, the use of LEGOs has evolved into playtime activities for small children, robotics building clubs, and LEGO competitions for… Continue Reading Fun activities with Legos
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… Continue Reading Five Fun Cookbooks for Kids (Part 2)
