The cool fall weather has us seeking comfort and warmth, making it a great time to include children in the kitchen to help cook some yummy comfort food. Even our youngest family members can join the fun with some assistance. I have fond memories of scooping masa and helping my mom make tamales around the…
Reading Gets You Ready: Colors
Are you looking for ways to help your child practice school readiness skills at home to prepare for kindergarten? When beginning kindergarten, a child needs to have some basic knowledge of certain concepts. It sounds complicated, but you’ll be surprised by how many of these things you’re already doing with your child. Colors and shapes…
The Shapes We Live In: Math Fun for Kids
Let’s explore the different shapes that people use to build the buildings that we live and play in! Look at all the right angles in the room that you’re sitting in now or a building that you’re looking at. Have you ever seen a building that has curved walls or ceilings? Why would an architect…
Craft Your Own Story, Kids
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…
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