Where the Wild Things Are!
In honor of the birthday of Maurice Sendak on June 10th, I figured I would celebrate by highlighting one of my favorite books, Where the Wild Things Are! In 1963, Maurice Sendak wrote and Illustrated the book [...]
In honor of the birthday of Maurice Sendak on June 10th, I figured I would celebrate by highlighting one of my favorite books, Where the Wild Things Are! In 1963, Maurice Sendak wrote and Illustrated the book [...]
Create a bracelet or lanyard using plastic lace! This tutorial teaches the zipper braid. Materials Needed 48" piece of plastic lace (Cut to 24" for a lanyard.) 24" piece of plastic lace (Cut to 12" for a lanyard.) [...]
It’s Earth Day! To celebrate, we wanted to share an awesome DIY project to help spread some springtime cheer. We’re going to be making wildflower seed bombs! These ‘bombs’ are packed with wildflower seeds that are native to Maryland. They help boost [...]
It’s finally spring!! And that means it’s time to do some personal spring cleaning and shake off that winter funk. One of the most important things for any time of year is doing a personal check-in! Sometimes, your personal well-being gets left [...]
Materials Needed: Single sheet paper Ruler Pencil Tape Straw Scissors A LOT OF SPACE! Directions: Calling all future pilots! Looking at the image above, write down some hypotheses about whether this object [...]
Learn how to make your own faux stained glass at home using easy-to-find materials! Materials A sheet of plexiglass or glass (such as from an old picture frame) Paintbrush Black acrylic paint (for leading lines) Bottle of white [...]
Take the time to learn a new craft or skill this December and make unique gifts for your friends and family! This post contains books, tips, and an art-centered activity to get you in the mood for being creative. *CCPL [...]
The end of the year is a stressful time for many reasons: travel, work deadlines, and holiday plans can stretch our brains to the limit! Here are some books available at CCPL to help take a moment for yourself. Relax with some [...]
Save Money. Save money by borrowing or streaming content using your library card. Movies are available through Hoopla and Kanopy. Ask a Librarian. We love a good movie just as much as you, and we can [...]
Popsicles are a refreshing and delicious treat for the summer! Did you know they were invented in 1905 by an 11-year-old boy named Frank Epperson? Read more about this young inventor in our Gale in Content: Elementary Database. After you’ve read a [...]