Children’s Blog Posts
Middle Grade Novels in Verse
April is National Poetry Month! If you are intimidated by poetry or not used to reading it, you can try reading a novel in verse! These are stories that are written with [...]
Freedom of Imagination: International Children’s Book Day
International Children’s Book Day, acknowledged on or around April 2, is a day to celebrate youth literacy and encourage and inspire children and young adults to read. We celebrate on or around [...]
Book Match
Not sure what book to pick up next? Wishing your favorite series had never ended? Perhaps you are looking for read-alikes for your favorite author? Let the library help with our online [...]
Fun with Fiber
What are fiber arts? Fiber art (also known as textile art) is an art style that uses natural or synthetic fibers to create artwork. There are many ways you can use [...]
Melissa’s Music Lab
Music is a part of the soundtrack to our everyday lives. Music is found in many places we don’t even think about, like the background of our favorite TV shows; we listen to [...]
National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, and this is the perfect time to learn more about nutrition and examine how our bodies process different types of food and use them for fuel! Maintaining [...]
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