Children’s Blog Posts
International Talk Like a Pirate Day Book List
In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, September 19th, check out these great books and DVD’s about Pirates: Pirate Pete's Talk Like a Pirate by Kim [...]
Tween Comic Club Recommends 15
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 that [...]
CCPL Staff Picks: 10 Picture Books for Back to School!
Hi, Friends! It’s back to school time and you’re ready for new schools, new teachers, new friends and new adventures. Check out these picture books you’re sure to enjoy! *CCPL Staff picks are [...]
10 Crafts Using Recycled Materials
Got junk around your house? Turn it into art! Here are some craft ideas that use recycled materials and are fun to make. And if this is still not enough, you can find plenty [...]
Potato Block Prints
Ever wondered how books were printed or when the first printing press was invented? Well long before the printing press, books were written or painted by hand. Doing the lettering by hand took a [...]
Gardening with Ms. Kate Episode 8: When Your Plant Dies
It happened. Your cactus/pothos/philodendron/succulent died after you had worked so hard on making sure it had the perfect environment to grow in. It's okay. I have done the same. I have even killed plants that people [...]
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