Children’s Blog Posts
STEAM Club: Cool Crystals
They sparkle, they shine, and chances are you can find quite a few even in your own home… What are these sparkly things you ask? Why crystals of course! A crystal is [...]
Talking Books? Who Knew!
So your mom says you should read more, but you don’t want to. We get it. But what if you could “read” a book while listening to it? It’s true. Talking books are [...]
Make Your Own Cinnamon Decorations
Making your own cinnamon decorations is a perfect and simple seasonal fun activity for kids and adults alike, and they make your entire house smell incredible while they are baking in your kitchen. [...]
Tween Comic Club Recommends 6
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 [...]
Maryland Day by Day Family Literacy Calendar
Are you an adult who has children or works with kids and wants more ideas for daily literacy practices? Then you’ll be happy to learn that the Maryland Day by Day Family Literacy [...]
CCPL Welcomes Ellen Oh
Join us for our 2020 Winter Reading Program Kick-off event... Library After Hours with Ellen Oh! This live virtual event will be on Friday, December 4, 2020, at 7-8 p.m. Register now or [...]
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