Children’s Blog Posts
*Program Feature* The Science of Pumpkins Take and Make Kit
Fall is here...the days are shorter, the foliage is turning vibrant shades of red and amber, and it is finally pumpkin season! Stop by the P.D. Brown branch and pick up an educational [...]
Amazing Bats
Bats get a bad rap from the whole blood-sucking vampires turn into a bat myth. Bats really do so much for the environment from insect control to ensuring pollination of many of [...]
CCPL Astronomy Club: The Far Out Space Blog
Ahoy, astronomers! Josh Urban here – host of the monthly CCPL Astronomy Club! Buckle up – we're adding more power to our spacecraft with a blog to go with each session. Groovy! [...]
Art Junction: Paper Plate Ghost
Ready for chills and thrills? Set up this spooky ghost and hang it in the least expected place for a startling surprise. Leap on over to Hoopla and read these haunting tales… [...]
Fall Comfort Foods (with beautiful craft inspirations)
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 now [...]
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Ever wonder about things that go bump in the night? What about the creatures that are lurking in the dark? Well, grab your flashlights, and let's learn about Nocturnal Animals! What does [...]
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