Teens Blog Posts
National Photography Month
Everybody say “CHEEEESE” -- it’s National Photography Month! The word photography, derived from the Greek photos (meaning “light”) and graphein (meaning “to draw”), was first documented as far back as the 1830s. [...]
Historically Inaccurate: In This Corner of the World
The end of World War II was marked by celebrations and festivities all over the world. Look online at Post-World War II images, and you’ll see people on the streets cheering, waving [...]
CCPL Birthday Celebration Week!
CCPL is now 100 years old! Can you believe it? Time flies when you’re having fun, and we really do have SO much fun at CCPL! To celebrate our 100 years of [...]
A CCPL Guide to Starting a Garden
Setting Up The first thing to consider is your location. Some plants prefer full direct sun, while others prefer shade and partial sunlight. If you’re planting directly into the [...]
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
*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 [...]
100 YA Retellings
Looking for a new spin on a familiar tale? Below are 100 young-adult (YA) novels featuring retellings of everything from classic fairy tales to beloved novels to popular movies. *CCPL Staff [...]
Teen 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
Teen Resources