Teens Talk 2
Looking for your next great read but unsure where to start? Check out these books recommended by our teen readers! You’ll find everything from immersive science fiction and fantasy to chilling tales of the supernatural. A Face [...]
CCPL Staff Picks: 5 Epic Video Game Novels
As Summer draws ever closer, you really can't help but start to dream of those long, lazy summer days. On particularly blistering days, one of my favorite ways to beat the heat is settling down at my desk for a good long [...]
Zaiqa Cooking
Zaiqa (zy-kaa) is an Urdu word for “flavor or taste.” Urdu is a language that is mainly spoken in Pakistan. Paratha is a rich, flaky, buttery flatbread that can be eaten as is or with a dipping dish such as sweet yogurt, [...]
Experience the Beauty of Our National Parks!
Adventure awaits in our awesome National Parks! Here are a few photos from a camping/hiking trip to several National Parks (and 2 scenic places) along with some suggested reading to learn more about these special places. [...]
My Story, My Voice: Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is the region of Asia to the east of India and south of China, consisting of both a continental mainland and a series of archipelagos. The mainland portion consists of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar/Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore. The portion at [...]
Documentaries for Teens: Feeling Wanted: A Story About Foster Care
TW: Reference to Abuse Hello and welcome to my blog series called “Documentaries for Teens,” where I review Documentaries that may be perfect for you teens! Thank you so much for taking the time to check out this blog! As a [...]
8 Children’s Picture Books for National Pet Month
Join us as we recognize National Pet Month! The month of May is a celebration of our fluffy, furry, feathered, four-legged, two-winged, scaly friends. If you are interested in finding the purrfect book about pets, browse CCPL’s online catalog Cosmos. [...]
Jewish American Heritage Month
On April 20, 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed the month of May as Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), celebrating the contributions made by American Jews to our nation’s cultural identity, history, and society. Why May? In 1654, Jews arrived in the [...]
Where in the World is Robbie the Raccoon?
The world is a big place, but that never stopped La Plata’s resident Story Time friend, Robbie the Raccoon, from exploring it! A few weeks ago, he went on a trip overseas with one of our librarians. They had a great [...]
10 Maryland Day Trips for Spring
Spring has sprung in the beautiful State of Maryland! What better way to enjoy the spring weather than exploring Maryland? Here are ten delightful day trips to enjoy in every region of the state. May Day in Annapolis [...]