75th Anniversary of the Randolph Caldecott Medal

The Randolph Caldecott Medal winners for outstanding illustrations in children's picture books published in the U.S. in 2012 were announced in February. Check out the Medal Winner and Honor books below. Click on a book title to place a reserve with your library card.

2013 Medal Winner

This is Not My Hat written and illustrated by Jon Klassen







2013 Honor Books

Creepy Carrots! illustrated by Peter Brown and written by Aaron Reynolds

Extra Yarn illustrated by Jon Klassen and written by Mac Barnett

Green illustrated and written by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

One Cool Friend illustrated by David Small and written by Toni Buzzeo

New Website of the Month! - BedtimeMath.org

Do you enjoy counting sheep while nodding off to sleep? If so, put on your pajamas, brush your teeth, and solve some math problems with your family tonight - just for fun!

BedtimeMath.org is the March Website of the Month! Here you will find a collection of news and information for the whole family to share. Read a daily story with math problems for children of all ages.

For even more fun, download the sticker calendar and reward yourself by adding a new sticker each night!

Attention Parents: Read our full review on the Parents page.

Read it Forward on World Read Aloud Day

Show your support for every person's right to read and write this Wednesday, March 6th on World Read Aloud Day!

Read a book aloud to your child, give a book away or click here to register with World Read Aloud Day.

Recycled Sculpture Contest

Attention budding young artists!  Enter the third annual Create Something Great Recycled Sculpture Contest for your chance to win a $50 gift card for art supplies and a "Family 4 Pack" to the Cradle of Aviation!

To enter, children in Pre-K through grade 6 should create a scultpture designed around the theme of transportation by air, land or sea using recycled or reusable materials,

This contest is hosted by the Portledge School and the Cradle of Aviation Museum. All registration forms must be received by Friday, March 29, 2013. Sculptures must be hand delivered to the Portledge School on April 11th or 12th. Click here for full details.

March Program Registration is Now Open!

Registration has begun for all children's programs taking place in March! 

Click here or on the Programs tab above to register. Have your child's library card handy.

New iPads for Preschoolers!

We now have iPads available for in-house loans on the lower level of the Children's Department @CPL! 

A valid adult CPL card and driver license are required.

Stop by soon and check them out!

Celebrate Black History Month

Choose from a multitude of activities in A Kid's Guide to African American History to help you learn why this month is important!

This book contains stories, games, songs, crafts, and recipes for children and families. "Learning by doing" will help you explore topics such as pre-slavery Africa, African American heroes, emancipation, civil rights and more.

Click here or on the title above to reserve a copy!