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
There’s nothing quite like diving into a new book. But why not make the most of it and create the perfect bookmark for that book? It’s a great conversation starter and is almost like a book talk jumping right out of the… Continue Reading The Right Bookmarks for the Right Books
Homemade playdough is a mixture of water, flour, salt, food coloring, and vegetable oil. When mixed together, it enables children to create colorful crafts. Playdough enhances hand-eye coordination and develops fine motor skills in children as they squeeze, roll, push, and pull. Your child… Continue Reading How to Make Homemade Playdough
Get your scissors and glue ready -- March is National Craft Month! From paper to wood, fabric to metal, no medium is off limits! Let your creativity shine all month long or get inspired to try something new. Did you know that CCPL has… Continue Reading National Craft Month
We’ve all seen a bat before, and might have been scared of it. There are many reasons that bats are disliked. Bats are scary. Bats drink blood. Bats make you sick with rabies and other diseases. Bats are a natural enemy of… Continue Reading Love Bat Craft
Have you seen all the snow lately? Do you remember those beautiful snowball fights? HA! So much fun! Let’s do some winter-y activities together! Warmup to Hoopla and watch a short video on an exciting snow day with interactive activities you… Continue Reading Art Junction: Handprint Snowmen
February is National Bird Feeding Month, and this handmade bird feeder is a great craft for all ages. Create this simple and easy pine cone bird feeder as a perfect winter activity to connect with nature and find some… Continue Reading Pine Cone Bird Feeder
Just the Bear Facts Polar bears live on shores and the sea ice up near the arctic circle. In 1973, the United States, Canada, Denmark, Norway and Russia signed an agreement to help protect the bears. The polar… Continue Reading Brrr… Polar Bears!
Hello everyone, my name is Ivette Marcucci and I work at the Waldorf West branch as a Public Service Associate. Many of you already know me, because I have been part of CCPL for 14 years, but what many of you may not… Continue Reading Fall Staff Artwork Show: “Butterflies Foam Head” Inspiration & Creation
In party supply stores, monster costumes can cost a lot. Plus, you have to drive there and hope what you want is on the shelf. But why wait to have cool monster costumes and why pay for it when you can make your own… Continue Reading Origami Monster Claws
