Take a Walk in the Park Day
March 30th is ‘Take a Walk in the Park Day'. Let’s celebrate it by going for a walk in a nearby park or trail! This may be one holiday that you will want to incorporate into your daily schedule! Did you know [...]
Happy Birthday Vincent Van Gogh
Who was Vincent Van Gogh? Vincent Van Gogh was a Dutch painter who is considered to be one of the most famous and influential painters of all time. He was born on March 30, 1853, in Zundert, Netherlands, and died on July [...]
DIY Sushi Candles
Are you looking for a fun activity to do this spring? Make sushi-inspired candles using colorful sheets of beeswax! Before you get started, use our catalog to search for books and materials related to sushi and get inspired! We think you will [...]
Parenting for College Success
Parenthood may be one of life's most rewarding experiences. There is something about being a somewhat-omniscient witness as your child navigates the world. From their first steps to your first goodbye as you drop them off at college, there is a lot [...]
Tween Comic Club Recommends 31
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 [...]
Movies for Teens: The Secret of NIMH
Hello! Welcome to Movies for Teens, where I, Ms. Kate, review movies that are perfect for teens. As the inaugural post of this series, I was thinking of going back to a classic that I grew up watching. I also enjoyed the [...]
CCPL Astronomy Club: The Far Out Space Blog
Ahoy, astronomers! Welcome to The Far Out Space Blog! Previously on the CCPL Astronomy Club - Springtime constellations are up in the East! We learned how to find Ursa Major (and the Big Dipper), Leo the Lion, Cancer the Crab, Hydra the [...]
Libby is Coming!
Say goodbye to Overdrive and welcome Libby! Libby is the newer library reading app by Overdrive and will be completely replacing the Overdrive app, which has an expected end date of April 2023. Borrow e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, and more from your Charles [...]
Hmm! What’s Next?
So many of our teens and young adults that are getting ready to go from high school out into the world are wondering if they are ready for the next phase of their lives. The big question is, “what to do next?” [...]
Mysteries of the Deep
When you go to the beach, have you ever looked down at the water and wondered, “what’s down there?” The ocean is huge. As in MASSIVELY HUGE. According to the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization [...]