DIY December
Take the time to learn a new craft or skill this December and make unique gifts for your friends and family! This post contains books, tips, and an art-centered activity to get you in the mood for being creative. *CCPL [...]
Cozy Winter Favorites
It is officially winter, the foliage is crisp, and the tree branches are bare...the days are much shorter, and there is a chill in the air. With the festive season fast approaching, this is the perfect time of year for families and [...]
Tween Comic Club Recommends 37
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 that our tween readers recommend! Follow the links to check [...]
5 Children’s Books for National Gratitude Month
November is National Gratitude Month! National Gratitude Month was established by Stacey Grewal in 2015. These children’s books reinforce lessons on being grateful and thankful for the people and things all around us. We can recognize gratitude in small and big ways. [...]
YUM! We Love Cookies!
As the weather gets cooler - cookies taste even better! Here are a few books with tasty, super simple cookie recipes, especially for kids! From COSMOS Super Good Cookies for Kids by Duff Goldman [...]
Celebrate Bison!
In the late 1800s, the American Bison had almost been hunted to extinction by American settlers, but today, they are a thriving part of the Great Plains ecosystem. In 1883, Teddy Roosevelt traveled to what was then known as the Dakota Territory [...]
Delicious Autumn Comfort Foods
It is officially Fall, the foliage is becoming crisp and turning vibrant shades of red and amber, and of course, we celebrate all things pumpkin and pumpkin spice. The days are shorter, and the air is much cooler - this is the [...]
Celebrating 85 Years of the Caldecott Medal
The American Library Association has awarded the Randolph Caldecott Medal annually since 1938! Here are the books that have won over the past 85 years, available through your local library: 2023 Hot Dog by Doug Salati A summary [...]
Cook the Book: Strega Nona
It is October, and you know what that means! Sweaters, fall leaves, apple cider, pumpkins, and witches! Don’t worry, we will be talking about a nice witch in today’s session of what, guys?? COOK THE BOOK! That’s right, we are going to [...]
Chills and Thrills for Young Readers
Do you like books that give you a good scare, keep you up at night, and keep you on the edge of your seat? Try these spooky titles; you will find something for everyone, whether you are looking for chapter books, [...]