Children’s Blog Posts
YUM! We Love Cookies!
As the weather gets cooler - cookies taste even better! Here are a few books with tasty, super simple cookie recipes, especially for kids! From COSMOS [...]
Celebrate Bison!
In the late 1800s, the American Bison had almost been hunted to extinction by American settlers, but today, they are a thriving part of the Great Plains ecosystem. In 1883, Teddy Roosevelt [...]
Delicious Autumn Comfort Foods
It is officially Fall, the foliage is becoming crisp and turning vibrant shades of red and amber, and of course, we celebrate all things pumpkin and pumpkin spice. The days are shorter, [...]
Celebrating 85 Years of the Caldecott Medal
The American Library Association has awarded the Randolph Caldecott Medal annually since 1938! Here are the books that have won over the past 85 years, available through your local library: [...]
Cook the Book: Strega Nona
It is October, and you know what that means! Sweaters, fall leaves, apple cider, pumpkins, and witches! Don’t worry, we will be talking about a nice witch in today’s session of what, [...]
Chills and Thrills for Young Readers
Do you like books that give you a good scare, keep you up at night, and keep you on the edge of your seat? Try these spooky titles; you will find [...]
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