Children’s Blog Posts
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 [...]
Art Junction: Ink Rulez
Octopuses are unique and interesting creatures. Did you know that octopuses can change the color and texture of their bodies very quickly? Follow this octopus on Kanopy Kids and explore how it [...]
Melissa’s Critter Corner: Reindeer!
Oh Deer! Reindeer that is… Here are some cool reindeer facts. Reindeer live in an environment called the Arctic Tundra, which means they live really far north in countries such [...]
World Pollution Prevention Day: Protect Our Planet
There is no place like Earth, right? We live on this planet; we breathe its air, drink its water, and explore its land. This planet is our home. Just like at your [...]
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