*CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and are not intended to be comprehensive lists. We'd love to hear your ideas too, so write to us and tell us what you’d recommend!* The Pura Belpré Award is… Continue Reading CCPL Staff Picks: Pura Belpré Award Winning Children’s Picture Books
In Hawaii the lei is often given out as gifts during celebrations, birthdays, and for those arriving and leaving the island. Though the more common form is a garland of flowers, they’re also created out of money, candy, and paper. Be aware while… Continue Reading Origami Lei
Have you ever wished you could be something else? Then you’re just like the flowers in “Ten Magic Butterflies” by Danica McKeller! And with the help of a friendly fairy, their wish comes true! Will they stay butterflies forever, or remember what they… Continue Reading DIY Storytime: Ten Magic Butterflies
Household name and art legend Bob Ross had a deep passion for the arts and brought joy to everyone regardless if you painted with him or not. Around 90% of viewers did not paint along with Ross, many just enjoyed his conversations… Continue Reading Art History Snapshot: Bob Ross
Join us on Thursday September 24th at 2 p.m. for a fun filled session of Advanced STEM Club where we will learn even more about physical and chemical changes and get to do a fun experiment together! WARNING this experiment should ONLY be… Continue Reading Advanced STEM Club: Dissolving Metal
Hi Kids! If you are looking for a fun art project, grab an adult and gather your supplies. A reverse canvas is where you can flip a canvas inside out and use the back as a frame and the canvas as the background.… Continue Reading Reverse Canvas Project
Create a memorable greeting card by making it pop up! Materials: Sheet of White Cardstock Scissors School Glue Stickers or Embellishments to Make “Pop Up” Markers/Pens to Decorate Your Card … Continue Reading Pop-up Greeting Cards
Did you know that popular actor and WWE Superstar John Cena was also an author? It’s true! In “Elbow Grease”, we meet a monster truck and his exciting, big wheelin’ family, as they prepare for the big demolition derby! Will Elbow Grease realize… Continue Reading 🎬 DIY Storytime: Elbow Grease
Have you looked at a grouping of objects and thought you could see a face? Well with Giuseppe Archimboldo that is what he was going for. One person may see a group of shells but look again a lady will be… Continue Reading Art History Snapshot: Giuseppe Arcimboldo
Kanopy Kids is a great way to keep your little one busy. With books that come alive to educational and entertaining movies and television shows, Kanopy Kids is a safe and fun database for the whole family to enjoy. And,… Continue Reading Kanopy Kids Blog Post: Post Nine
