Outdoor Explorations: Walking
If you want to get outside this season, walking is one of the easiest ways to do so. And it doesn’t have to be as boring as it may sound! Walking is an opportunity to spend time with friends or quietly reflect. It [...]
Nature & Birding Walks – Flying Solo in August!
We are all “flying solo” these days and we miss you! To keep in touch we would like to share with you a few pictures of recent bird sightings taken by one of our staff members. Did you know that the La Plata [...]
Kanopy Kids: Post Eight
Kanopy Kids is a great way to keep your little one busy. With books that come alive to educational and entertaining movies and television shows, Kanopy Kids is a safe and fun database for the whole family to enjoy. And, [...]
Cotton Fluff Animals
This is a super fun and adorable project to do at home with young children (older siblings can help, too)! I decided to decorate two spring-themed animal coloring sheets...I cut out the animals and glued them onto construction paper. I then added colorful [...]
Tween Comic Club Recommends 3
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 [...]
Adulting: Personal Finance
Are you wondering how to manage your money? Here are some quick guides to creating a budget, as well as saving and investing. We even have books on how to open a bank account or use a credit card! You don’t have [...]
DIY Miniature Envelopes
Tiny things are adorable. There’s something about holding a small book or miniature doughnut that induces amusement within. With this easy DIY project, you can now indulge in that feeling whenever you wish. For other envelope related project, please check out Creativebug! [...]
Ocean Fun for Kids
Do you love learning about sea stars, jellyfish, and lobsters? How about sponges, coral, and horseshoe crabs? If the answer is yes then you must absolutely check out some of these awesome resources! Did you know that the ocean is really close to [...]
4 eBooks (And a Treasure Trove of Videos) to Get You Started With Watercolors
Watercolors are a wonderfully accessible paint. Sure, you can get super high-end, high-grade watercolors, but cheaper, entry-level sets are just as much fun, and easy for all ages to enjoy. On that note, have you taken a look at Creativebug yet? If you [...]
CCPL Staff Picks: DIY: At Home Projects
Bored and stuck at home? Check out CCPL’s recommendations for some great reads doing D.I.Y. projects. These publications were chosen for their quality of content and accessibility in digital format – so you do not have to leave home to enjoy these great [...]