Children’s Blog Posts
Sensational Sock Puppets
Puppets and Puppet shows have been around for a long time. Some of the earliest puppets have been dated back to ancient Egypt. Puppets were also popular in 18th century Japan and [...]
Gardening with Ms. Kate: Dusty Leaves!
Hey! Welcome to Gardening with Ms. Kate, a blog where we talk about taking care of our photosynthesizing friends! Today, we are going to discuss dusty leaves. Huh? Dusty leaves? You heard [...]
Summer Art Appreciation
Season and nature, in general, have inspired many artists to create stunning artworks. Each season gives off a different vibe and emotion that artists love to capture. Summer lasts around 90 days, from [...]
Art Junction: Sunflowers
Whenever I see sunflowers, they remind me of the sun and the beautiful landscape they form. Not to mention the delicious seeds they create. Did you know that a single sunflower can [...]
Tween Comic Club Recommends 24
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 [...]
*Program Feature* The Science of Vision Take and Make Kit
I spy with my little eye...the entire world around me! Have you ever wondered how our eyes work and what makes them such an essential organ? Stop by the P.D. Brown branch 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