Rediscovering Childhood Favorites on Hoopla
Seeing as we are watching a little more television than normal, my son has really taken an interest in hearing about the shows and cartoons we liked to watch growing up. Over lunch the other day, he asked if there were any shows that we watched as a kid that he could still see today. I was amazed at how much I rediscovered on Hoopla. Maybe you’ll go down a rabbit hole too and discover some of your own nostalgic favorites!
Always Available on Hoopla: Vampires on Film
When I started preparing for this blog post, I was simply planning to highlight some of my most beloved films that are currently available to CLP card holders for check … Continued
School at Home During COVID-19: Resources for Parents
It’s been weeks since my kids’ schools closed. While adjusting to this new “normal,” I’ve also been trying to figure out how to be a teacher for my first grader and preschooler. Here are some resources I’ve found useful in figuring out how to keep my kids happy and engaged—with schoolwork and other activities—during this time. Hopefully something on here can help you out too.
Always Available on Hoopla: Historical Fiction
Sometimes current events can feel overwhelming. Escaping to the past through historical fiction can help distract us from an uncertain present. These eBooks are always available through Hoopla. You can … Continued
LGBTQIA+ Resources During the COVID-19 Library Closure
Does anyone remember those AOL start up discs we got in the mail every day in the 90’s? Well, for us, those start up discs were a symbol of what could be, in terms of connection with others. Whether … Continued
Listen Together: Perfect Picks for an Assortment of Ages
If your family likes listening to books together, check out the list of kids’ audiobooks we’ve put together on OverDrive. There are books intended for a variety of ages and even grown-ups will likely find something to enjoy and/or ponder.
When History Repeats Itself
While we’re living through an epidemic that is unprecedented in our lifetimes, CLP has closed in the past in a similar situation. The library was closed for two weeks in … Continued