CPL will be celebrating its 150th birthday on June 10, which is also 95th birthday of one of my favorite authors and illustrators, Maurice Sendak. When anyone asks me my favorite book from childhood, I always say Where the Wild Things Are. I vividly remember my dad reading this book to me and my siblings…
Architecture from Nature for Kids
Do you ever think about how buildings are made when you're out in nature? Many of the world’s most stunning buildings are inspired by the natural world. Explore how nature has inspired architectural phenomena, then build your own structure using geometric shapes found in nature. Explore Wild Buildings and Bridges: Architecture Inspired by Nature to…
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Kids Books Set in Chicago?
Did you know Chicago is featured in many books for kids? Test your knowledge with this quiz from bloggers Alexa, Caroline, Cristina, Erin, Katie, Kim, Liv, Mary, Shilo and Tamela…
Resistance or Dark Side? Star Wars Activities for Kids
If your house is anything like mine, the Star Wars universe is not just a hobby, it's a passion. Whether you're on the side of the Resistance or loyal to the Dark Side, the force is strong in all of you. To prepare for Star Wars Day on May the Fourth, gather your forces and…
At-Home Learning for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Parents have always been their kids' first teachers, and this has never been more true than over the past few weeks. Being at home with my 3-year-old has been a joy and a struggle at the same time. At first, I thought I had to have every minute of the day planned out. Then I…
5 to Read After The Wild Robot
Do you love robots? Whether they are just for fun or to help get jobs done, robots are here to stay. Though the robots of today may not have a lot of personality, robots are becoming more lifelike every year. Can you image what a robot would do if they found themselves on an island…
5 to Read After How to Train Your Dragon
Everyone's favorite Viking dragon trainer is back in the theaters in How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, but did you know that Hiccup and Toothless got their start in The Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup the Viking, the first book in Cressida Cowell's series, How to Train Your Dragon? If you haven't read the series…
Quiz: Name That Picture Book
How well do you know these picture books? Match the first line to the book in this quiz from bloggers Liv, Shilo, Jason, Brandy, Alexa, Corina,Caroline, Evelyn and Cristina…
Welcome the Year of the Pig
It's time for a new year again—Chinese New Year! If you didn't know, the Chinese zodiac is based on the cycle of the moon, which repeats every 12 years. Each year is linked to a different animal. According to legend, the 12 animals ran a race thousands of years ago to determine their order. Each…
CPL’s Picks for Children’s Book Awards
It's my favorite time of the year—award season! I just love guessing which movies, artists and songs will take the top honors each year. My absolute favorite, though, is trying to pick which kids books will be selected for the Newbery and Caldecott children's book awards. Each year, our children’s librarians vote on what we…
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