Bats are beautiful, sophisticated, intelligent and ubiquitous mammals, yet they are often misunderstood due to widespread harmful myths and legends. It is very important to celebrate bats because they are endangered, and are requisite to the survival of our planet. International Bat… Continue Reading Beautiful Bats
February is National Bird Feeding Month; it's time to learn about the world around us and feed some birds in the process. Amazing Backyard Birds Facts Ornithology is the scientific study of birds. An ornithologist studies birds'… Continue Reading National Bird Feeding Month
Love is a strong feeling that can be described in so many ways. Here are a few of my favorite children’s books on love. What is love to you, and how do you express it? *CCPL Staff picks are chosen by… Continue Reading CCPL Staff Picks: I Love You Thiiiis Much! 12 Children’s Books That Convey Love
Did you know that December 21st was officially the first day of the WINTER season? There are four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter, and they each last about three months. Winter can be very cold, and certain regions of the United… Continue Reading Art Junction: Winter Scene
What and where is the tundra? The Arctic tundra is a cold, rocky, dry habitat found mainly in the northern parts of Canada, Alaska, Greenland, and Siberia. The two main types are Arctic tundra and alpine tundra. Arctic tundra is found around… Continue Reading Taste of the Tundra
Celebrate the New Year and start a new mystery series! These series are great for those venturing into chapter books for the first time and have further adventures for sleuths to read. The best part is, you don’t even have to read… Continue Reading New Year, New Sleuths!
Bake Cookies Day 2025 falls on Thursday, December 18, 2025. This day is celebrated annually, offering a perfect opportunity to bake, decorate, and enjoy delicious cookies! This blog celebrates cookies with books, recipes, and more. Have you ever wondered… Continue Reading Cookies, Cookies and More Cookies
Khichri is known as a savory comfort food in my household. Khichri is also therapeutic as it has healing abilities passed on from generation to generation in my family. What is khichri, you might ask? Khichri is a savory rice porridge with… Continue Reading Zaiqa Cooking: Khichri (Rice Porridge)
I’m the Gingerbread Man. Catch me if you can! This is a phrase from a popular children’s fairytale or story. Here are some cool facts about the story and actual Gingerbread Man Cookies! The Original Gingerbread Man story is part… Continue Reading Catch Me If You Can: The Gingerbread Man Story
December 10th is Dewey Decimal System Day! Let’s celebrate this important organizational tool by learning more about what it means and why libraries use it. If you’ve spent any amount of time in a library (and we hope you have!), you may… Continue Reading The Dewey Decimal System Decoded for Kids
