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
Having an “Attitude of Gratitude” is a popular phrase in today’s world. What does that even mean? While there is not an official definition in Webster’s Dictionary, in a nutshell… the phrase means making it a habit to express thankfulness and appreciation in all… Continue Reading Attitude of Gratitude
As the weather turns cooler, and summer planting season comes to an end, why not bring the garden fun indoors with a fall themed garden craft? You can keep these painted clay pots for yourself and decorate your kitchen and dining room… Continue Reading DIY Fall Themed Terra Cotta Clay Pots
An engineer is someone who creates something that solves a problem. They come up with solutions. How does an engineer “think”?Ask - they ask “What is the problem and what needs to be done to fix the problem?”Imagine - they imagine… Continue Reading STEAM Club: Think Like an Engineer and Build a Foundation
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
The SPOOOOKY season is upon us! Ghosts and goblins, monsters galore! Pumpkins are smiling, candy is abundant and the air is filled with the smell of caramel apples and ghoulish delight. What better way to celebrate than with a craft that will even make… Continue Reading FrankenSlime
Look out! I see a monster! Create these cute bottle cap monsters. Want to play a game? Challenge your friends & yourself. Find the directions to a Malaysian bottle cap game found on Gale. Read and jive to this book on Cosmos. Lastly, explore… Continue Reading Art Junction: Bottle Cap Monsters
Looking for something to do? Tired of the same old social media scrolling? Sick of watching reruns? Check out CCPL’s recommendations for some great books on things to do from Hoopla. These publications were chosen for their quality of content and accessibility in… Continue Reading CCPL Staff Picks: 6 Boredom Buster Books
This is a super fun and easy project to do yourself or with your children. It only requires two main supplies - Isopropyl rubbing alcohol and colorful Sharpie markers. I decided to decorate both a plain white cotton tank top as well as a… Continue Reading DIY Sharpie Tie-Dye Craft
Need practice folding paper? This craft activity is just for you! Create this cute Zig Zag Snake and watch it come to life before your eyes. While creating the craft, head over to Kanopy and watch a short animated video on a curious… Continue Reading Make a DIY Zig Zag Snake
