For the Dogs
Dogs have been referred to as “Man’s best friend” and can be found in art, movies, and even in many books. Take a peek at a few historic paintings featuring our canine friends! Art Fit for the Dogs… Continue Reading For the Dogs
Art Junction: Rainbow Chain & Pot of Gold
Is there REALLY a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow? Create this cute pot of gold led by a rainbow. Check out this book about different Irish folklore here on COSMOS. Perhaps, this giant leprechaun knows where the gold… Continue Reading Art Junction: Rainbow Chain & Pot of Gold
Butterfly or Moth?
Have you ever been outside and wondered what the flying insect that was hanging out on your daffodils or was seen fluttering around your rose bushes? Is it a butterfly or a moth or something else entirely? Well, let’s see if we… Continue Reading Butterfly or Moth?
Cook the Book: Library Lion
Hey! Ms. Kate here and you know what that means! That’s right, it is time to… COOK! THE! BOOK! What book are you ready to cook? OOO, an excellent choice, an excellent choice, today we are going to cook Library Lion, written… Continue Reading Cook the Book: Library Lion
Art Junction: Pom Pom Bookmarks
Are you constantly losing your place in the book that you are reading? Say no more! Create a cute Pom-Pom Bookmark for your page tracker! It’s not only cute, but it will accessorize your book, too. Spring on over to Hoopla and… Continue Reading Art Junction: Pom Pom Bookmarks
CCPL Staff Picks: 10 New Picture Books
Do you love picture books? Well, you may enjoy these new picture books in CCPL’s collection! The next time you’re in a branch, make sure you take a look at these newbies! There’s something for everyone to enjoy. *CCPL Staff picks… Continue Reading CCPL Staff Picks: 10 New Picture Books
Historically Inaccurate: Hercules
Hercules… champion, hero, and demigod. In the 1997 animated movie “Hercules,” Disney portrays him as one of the greatest heroes of Greek mythology, renowned for his feats of strength and ability to fight off legions of Hades’ monsters. However, in Ancient Greece,… Continue Reading Historically Inaccurate: Hercules
Origami Umbrellas
Spring is coming up quickly and with spring, we must be prepared for the rain! Thankfully March is also Umbrella Month! In honor of that, we invite you to make these colorful origami umbrellas with us! Follow the instructions below to create… Continue Reading Origami Umbrellas
Tween Comic Club Recommends 20
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… Continue Reading Tween Comic Club Recommends 20
Gardening with Ms. Kate – Dormancy in Plants!
Winter is a very quiet season compared to the others. The majority of animals go into hibernation, the deciduous trees have lost their leaves in preparation for the colder days, and even the plants go to sleep. Plants go to sleep? Yes… Continue Reading Gardening with Ms. Kate – Dormancy in Plants!