Have you ever wanted to write your own story? All you need is some paper, something to write with and an idea. If you’re not sure where to start, check out Scholastic’s Story Starters for some quick ideas. Librarian Amy from Northtown Branch shares some books and activities to craft your own stories. Jerome is…
Nature’s Architects: Birds
Wow! Birds use that to make their homes!? Have you ever seen a bird construct its nest? Birds are little architects that use their environment to make their homes. Librarian Susana from Chicago Lawn Branch suggests some books and crafts that feature birds. Did you know not all birds build the same kinds of nests…
Pizza, Pizza, Pizza! Books for Kids
On a cold winter day, there's nothing better than enjoying some warm comfort food. So on February 9, I'll happily indulge in an all-time favorite as I celebrate National Pizza Day. Maybe your favorite is thin crust or Chicago's own deep dish. Whatever it may be, you can enjoy these books featuring all kinds of…
Winter Solstice: 5 Articles to Welcome Winter
The cold weather has set in and it sure feels like winter, but the winter solstice is still around the corner. December 21 marks the beginning of winter and the longest night and shortest day of the year. Enjoy the following articles on winter found using CPL's Online Resources. If the article is available freely on…
Celebrating Bilingual Child Month with Books
Celebra (Celebrate) this October by reading some of your favorite classic and new libros (books) available in multiple languages. Here are a few that we have enjoyed sharing at home en español (Spanish) and ingles (English). Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? is one of the first books that I shared with my first…
Meet Chicago Children’s Author Lindsay Currie
I've always been a fan of supernatural fiction. Especially when there's just enough of the creepy factor to give you chills. When I read about Lindsay Currie's debut book I couldn't wait to get my hands on it! It had all the things I love: horror, mystery and friendship. The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street…
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow: Books for Kids
Winter is here! The temperature has taken a big plunge, and we've had a little snow. However, kids are still eagerly waiting for a thick blanket of snow to cover our city. They dream of all the snowmen and snowball fights they'll have when enough snow has accumulated. While you wait, enjoy one of these…
Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Books for Kids
Bright orange cempasúchil (marigolds), yummy pan de muerto (bread of the dead) and sugar skulls sit on a beautifully decorated altar to welcome loved ones back to the land of the living for Día de los Muertos. Families visit the cemetery to clean, decorate and place their relatives' favorite food on their gravestones. Marigolds are placed…
Siblings: No Returns, No Exchanges
Do you have a little brother or sister? Then you might relate to these fun reads about new siblings. Elmore has a sweet life. His very own room and no one messes with his toys...until IT arrives. Elmore wishes The New Small Person would go back where it came from. When the small person steps in…
Thank YOU Elephant & Piggie!
Let’s celebrate Thank-O-Rama month with the famous duo that showed us the true meaning of friendship and the person behind all the wonderful adventures these two shared. THANK YOU Mo Willems for bringing Elephant & Piggie to us. You gave my beginning reader stories that he proudly and joyfully read aloud. Thank you for helping…
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