Books for National Homemade Cookie Day
October 1st is National Homemade Cookie Day! There are plenty of picture books that feature one of our favorite desserts, and some of them have been listed here! Cookies! An Interactive Recipe Book Bake [...]
Winterproof Your Home
Winter is coming and soon the weather will bring snow, ice, and freezing temperatures but there’s still time to prepare your home so you can focus on staying warm and comfortable throughout the season. Here are a few things you can do [...]
Discover the Charm of Southern Maryland with These Amazing Places to Visit!
If you're new to the area or haven't had a chance to explore it yet, you won't want to miss this post! Southern Maryland is a great mix of history, beautiful nature, stunning natural landscapes, and unique attractions. [...]
Wonderful World of Apples
The air is getting cooler, fall is here, and apple season is upon us. In this blog, you'll find interesting facts, book recommendations, and an art project to help you embrace the autumn spirit and discover more about apples. [...]
Check It Out: Freegal!
Are you a music enthusiast looking for a way to access your favorite tunes anytime, anywhere? Look no further than Freegal! This website is a music lover's paradise, offering a vast collection of songs from various genres that are sure to cater [...]
Celebrate Batman Day with These Comics
Did you know Batman Day was in September? Celebrate the Caped Crusader’s 85th anniversary this year with these graphic novels! From classics to fun new titles, CCPL has plenty to choose from! Batman! Batman: Hush [...]
How to Prepare for an HBCU: A Parents’ Guide to Survival
Congratulations, you're officially preparing to send your child to an HBCU! As move-in day approaches, your questions and concerns may grow, but do not fret; we have the perfect remedy for that. Your child's experience at an HBCU will be like no [...]
I Love Cats!
Are you a cat lover? Do you have a pet cat at home (or would you like to eventually own a cat or a kitten)? The fall season is very important for recognizing cats of all shapes, sizes, and colors…September 1 is [...]
Is it better than the book? Charlotte’s Web
Hello, and welcome to a new series called "Is it better than the book?" In this series, I ask the age-old question, "Is the book truly better than the movie?" For the first edition of this series, we will be comparing EB [...]
National Play-Doh Day!
Did You Know? That Play-Doh was invented in 1933 by McVicker as a wallpaper cleaner? In 1955, when the company was failing McVicker’s sister-in-law, a teacher saw a use for it in the classroom in place of modeling clay. Play-Doh originally [...]