Children’s Blog Posts
Amazing Eagles
In the mid-1900s, eagles were on the endangered species list due to habitat loss and hunting. Amazingly, we have brought them back from the fringe of extinction! Today, there is a large, [...]
Delicious Brownie and Blondie Recipes!
Calling all dessert lovers! The winter season is the perfect time to gather together as a family and bake your favorite treats. December 8 was National Brownie Day, January 22 is National [...]
Books for National Science Fiction Day
January 2nd is National Science Fiction Day! Science fiction books are fun and inventive, perfect for adventurous readers. They can include robots, dystopian worlds, space and time travel, and even superpowers! Here [...]
National Rubber Duck Day
January 13th is National Rubber Duck Day, and we want to celebrate with you! First, here are some quick facts about rubber ducks from The Strong National Museum of Play: Rubber [...]
CCPL Staff Picks: Book Recommendations Based on Your Favorite Pokémon
What do Pokémon trainers do when they aren’t battling or catching wild Pokémon? They read, of course! So if you’re a Pokémon fan who’s wondering what book to pick up next to [...]
Celebrate Pop Art
December is for art…Pop art, to be exact! This blog will give you an introduction to Pop art and some of its most famous creators. We’ll even give you a sample to [...]
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