Children’s Blog Posts
Mysteries of the Deep
When you go to the beach, have you ever looked down at the water and wondered “what’s down there?” The ocean is huge. As in MASSIVELY HUGE. According to the Intergovernmental Oceanographic [...]
Q-Tip Painted Butterfly
Butterflies are among the most beautiful insects. They have four wings; their colors may be bright or pale, and they often form a pattern. There are over 15,000 different kinds of butterflies, [...]
CCPL Staff Picks: April is for the Frogs
April is National Frog Month! Learn all about frogs with these fun and interesting books while celebrating these slippery creatures. *CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and [...]
*Program Feature* The Science of Gardening Take and Make Kit
Spring is in the air...the days are longer, the weather is warmer, flowers are beginning to bloom, and that means it is gardening season. Have you ever wondered why bees love to [...]
Happy Birthday Vincent Van Gogh
Who was Vincent Van Gogh? Vincent Van Gogh was a Dutch painter who is considered to be one of the most famous and influential painters of all time. He was born on [...]
Tween Comic Club Recommends 31
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 [...]
Children’s Resources
Resources for COVID-19
- A Kids Book about COVID-19 (Free Download)
- CDC/Coronavirus
- Coping During Covid: A Short Series
- Coronavirus – A Book For Children (Free Download)
- COVID-19 Legal Information and Resources
- COVID-19 Time Capsule (Free Download)
- Resources for Families During the Coronavirus
- Resources for Non-Profits During COVID-19
- Tech Tips for Parents during COVID-19
Story Time & Read Aloud Resources
Homework/School Assistance
- Brainfuse (Homework Help)
- STEM at home (Maryland STEM Festival)
- Wide Open School (instructional support from CommonSensemedia)
Events and Activity Suggestions