Reverse Canvas Project
Hi Kids! If you are looking for a fun art project, grab an adult and gather your supplies. A reverse canvas is where you can flip a canvas inside out and use the back as a frame and the canvas as the background. [...]
Pop-up Greeting Cards
Create a memorable greeting card by making it pop up! Materials: Sheet of White Cardstock Scissors School Glue Stickers or Embellishments to Make “Pop Up” Markers/Pens to Decorate Your Card [...]
CCPL Staff Picks: September is Intergenerational Friendship Month
*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!* Intergenerational friendships give different [...]
Are You Registered to Vote?
It’s election year, are you registered to vote? September 22nd is National Voter Registration Day! Register to vote here. You’ve got this! Here is the checklist to help you get started. Important dates: Voter registration in Maryland ends Tuesday, October 13th Election [...]
Database Review: Gale OneFile (High School Edition)
Writing reports can be one of the most challenging, time consuming parts of your high school and college career. Not only do you have to organize and write down your thoughts, you have to research them and find materials that back up your [...]
Outdoor Explorations: Hiking
Have you ever considered taking up hiking as a hobby? Hiking is an easy and comparatively affordable way to enjoy the great outdoors along with family and friends. Beginner hikers starting out on shorter trails need only a sturdy, comfortable pair of [...]
Nature & Birding Walks – Flying Solo in September!
We are all “flying solo” these days and we miss you! To keep in touch we would like to share with you a few pictures of recent bird sightings taken by one of our staff members. Did you know that the La Plata [...]
🎬 DIY Storytime: Elbow Grease
Did you know that popular actor and WWE Superstar John Cena was also an author? It’s true! In “Elbow Grease”, we meet a monster truck and his exciting, big wheelin’ family, as they prepare for the big demolition derby! Will Elbow Grease realize [...]
CCPL Staff Picks: Puzzles (E-Books)
*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!* Bored and stuck at home? [...]
Resources in the Palm of Your Hand
They don’t call them smart phones for nothing. More and more people are opting for less physical contact when making connections with others and receiving services. Smartphone technology provides a convenient way to access necessary resources. The use of digital and electronic resources [...]