Children’s Blog Posts
Art History Snapshot: Andy Warhol
Have you ever looked at a can of soup and thought of art? How about a sandwich or a banana? Well when Andy Warhaol looked at these everyday objects he thought that [...]
It’s Wild Out There!
There are many fascinating mammals who share the area we live in! Mammals are animals who have fur and the females give birth to live young and provide milk for them. Here are [...]
STEM Club: Geysers
Join us on Wednesday, October 7th at 2 p.m. for a fun filled session of STEM Club where we will learn even more about Geysers and how they work as well as about [...]
CCPL Staff Picks: Pura Belpré Award Winning Children’s Picture Books
*CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and are not intended to be comprehensive lists. We'd love to hear your ideas too, so write to us and tell us what you’d [...]
Origami Lei
In Hawaii the lei is often given out as gifts during celebrations, birthdays, and for those arriving and leaving the island. Though the more common form is a garland of flowers, they’re also [...]
DIY Storytime: Ten Magic Butterflies
Have you ever wished you could be something else? Then you’re just like the flowers in “Ten Magic Butterflies” by Danica McKeller! And with the help of a friendly fairy, their wish comes [...]
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