Children’s Blog Posts
Let’s Celebrate Read Across America Together!
Did you know that March 2nd is Read Across America Day? It’s a day each year where we get to celebrate our favorite library activity… READING! And it’s the biggest celebration of [...]
So Many Movies, So Little Time
New DVD Releases Wow!!! The year 2021 zoomed by, and boy was it packed with great movies! If you were looking for action, the year did not disappoint. Flicks such as [...]
Historically Inaccurate: Mulan
From the iconic and lovable dragon, Mushu, to the memorable song “I’ll Make a Man Out of You”, Mulan has made its mark as a staple of Disney animation since its release [...]
How to Make Homemade Playdough
Homemade playdough is a mixture of water, flour, salt, food coloring, and vegetable oil. When mixed together, it enables children to create colorful crafts. Playdough enhances hand-eye coordination and develops fine motor skills in [...]
National Craft Month
Get your scissors and glue ready -- March is National Craft Month! From paper to wood, fabric to metal, no medium is off limits! Let your creativity shine all month long or get [...]
Love Bat Craft
We’ve all seen a bat before, and might have been scared of it. There are many reasons that bats are disliked. Bats are scary. Bats drink blood. Bats make you sick with [...]
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