• Creating a Home Filled with Love, Beauty, and Tradition

    One of my favorite things about working at the library has been discovering books that inspire me in ways I didn’t expect. Recently, I picked up four books that, although different in style, all centered around themes that are deeply important to me: home, family, food, hospitality, and creating meaningful…

  • Unearth a Story: Summer Reading 2026 Launches May 22!

    The sun is out, school is almost over, and we are thrilled to announce that our 2026 Summer Reading Program is ready to roar. This summer, your library is going back – way back – to the Mesozoic Era! Readers of all ages are invited to dig into a good book with this…

  • Bound to Endure the Classic Refresh Project

    Our library is embarking on an exciting project to breathe new life into those plain jane classics you might remember from school.  You know, the ones with the covers that are just blah. Our goal is to replace those tired old copies with editions that are as captivating on the…

  • My Reading Journey – Sage

    My earliest memories of reading involve sitting on the heater vent, under a blanket, and listening to my older brother read The Cat in the Hat or Green Eggs and Ham. I remember being fascinated with how he could recognize sight words and use phonics to sound out words he…

  • 2025: A Year of Connection, Curiosity, and Community at CCPLS

    As we wrap up 2025, we’re proud to share how your library has continued to grow as a vibrant hub for connection, learning, and community support. Our year in review infographic brings those stories to life with numbers that reflect real impact across our community. One of the standout highlights…

  • Set Your 2026 Reading Goals: A Fresh Chapter Begins!

    There’s truly nothing quite like welcoming a brand-new year alongside a brand-new book. As we approach 2026, readers everywhere are beginning to experience that familiar tug: What will my reading journey look like this year? Will it encompass sweeping romances, gripping thrillers, insightful nonfiction, comforting rereads, or perhaps a delightful…

  • My Reading Journey – Rebecca

    Then: I learned to read when I was 4 years old when sitting in the big black Naugahyde vinyl rocking chair with my mom and older sister who was the one who was actually learning to read. I just “got it”. I was all about reading Hop on Pop by…

  • My Reading Journey – Paula

    I grew up during the Reading Rainbow and Scholastic Bookfair times where nothing was more special or exciting than reading or hearing a good story. I have memories of competing with my sisters to memorize and recite a Shel Silverstein poem or going to Pronghorn Elementary where we were lucky…