We love that you like to read and we would like to encourage you to aim for a healthier lifestyle in 2021! Spring is here and its arrival invites us to go outdoors, enjoy the scents of new flowers, the arrival of migratory birds,… Continue Reading Walk Now, Read Later!
Pride 2021 is here and we’re kicking it off with reading lists of new & recently released LGBTQ+ titles! Some are specifically about queerness, and for others, queerness is just one part of the author’s intersectional identity. This month, we will have book… Continue Reading Read the Rainbow: Celebrating Pride Month with Tween & Teen Books
Pride 2021 is here and we’re kicking it off with reading lists of new and recently released LGBTQ+ titles! Some are specifically about queerness, and for others queerness is just one part of the author’s intersectional identity. This month, we will have… Continue Reading Read the Rainbow: Celebrating Pride Month with Board, Picture, and Juvenile Books
Music is a language that truly unites us all. Music transcends the generations and can speak for us when we don’t have the words ourselves. June is African American Music/Musicians Month and we are celebrating by showcasing a few of the many… Continue Reading African American Music/Musicians Month
Racism can be a difficult topic to talk about especially to young children. Here are some resources that can help. Be sure to watch the PBS video of parents and their young children discussing race and racism. This video is hosted by Amanda… Continue Reading How to Talk to Young Children About Race and Racism
Interested in Maryland History? Check out CCPL’s recommendations for some great books on Maryland's History from Hoopla. These publications were chosen for their quality of content and accessibility in digital format – so you do not have to leave home to enjoy… Continue Reading CCPL Staff Picks: Maryland History
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the library as staff prepare for curbside appointments? Well you’re in luck, because today we are going to take you on a virtual tour of curbside prep at the La Plata branch! There’s a… Continue Reading Behind the Scenes: Curbside Prep
Getting outdoors and walking in nature is good for the mind and the spirit! So take yourself, your family, or your friends on a hike! If you have a dog - it will be thrilled to explore all the new sights and… Continue Reading 5 Easy Walking Trails Around La Plata, Maryland
*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 recommend!* May is… Continue Reading CCPL Staff Picks: National Bike 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 you’d recommend!* The conversation about race… Continue Reading An Anti-Racist Children’s Booklist
