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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Enchanting Earth Art
Earth Day is a day we celebrate in April and what better way to celebrate it than with Earth (or Land) Art! Some of you may be asking, what is Earth Art? It is the creation of art using materials found [...]
CCPL Astronomy Club: The Far Out Space Blog
Ahoy, astronomers! Welcome to The Far Out Space Blog! Previously on the CCPL Astronomy Club - Spring has sprung, hope springs eternal, and so do questions. Our March meeting featured some snazzy queries, and I almost fell off my chair when I [...]
Find Your Fandom: Grishaverse
Are you looking for a new fandom to immerse yourself in, but are not sure where to start? “Find Your Fandom” is a series that provides the information you need to figure out where to start in your new fandom journey. Keep [...]
Gardening with Ms. Kate: Waking Up Your Plants
Hello! My name is Ms. Kate, and welcome to my gardening series, Gardening with Ms. Kate, where we learn new tips and tricks to help our plants grow. For this edition, I am going to reference a past post regarding dormancy. As [...]
CCPL Staff Picks: Mindfulness and De-Stressing for Teens
April is Stress Awareness Month. Check out these 10 tips for stress reduction and these great books all about stress management. Balance work and play. Make time to work on your tasks and goals (like schoolwork, chores, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]