Cranberry Station Judy Center Early Learning Hub CCPS

Thanks for all you do, Lauren!

Carroll County Public Library’s Summer Reading program is for all ages and is more than just reading! This year’s theme is Tails and Tales. Sign up online, as an individual or as a family, then read, write reviews, and/or complete activities to earn points and raffle tickets. Earn 300 points to finish!
Click here to register for Summer Reading 👉 https://carr.beanstack.org/reader365

Register for free school supplies!

"Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather larger amount of Gratitude". -Winnie the Pooh
Livingston Educational Service Agency

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Children’s Mental Health Matters! Next week we’ll be featuring videos from community leaders to help spread the word about early childhood mental health. Tune in!

Great news! We're offering FREE Financial Education webinars this Spring and Summer! 👌

Interested participants can sign up by visiting the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4dabae29abf8cf8-hspfinancial5 (A link will be e-mailed to registered participants approximately 1 hour before the start of the webinar).

See flyer for more information 😉

Make Your Own Pizza Night was a blast!! Thanks to all who participated, and especially to Original Pizza in Union Bridge, for providing the pizza kits! The pizza was delicious!

The Annual Henry Lysy Kids Fishing Rodeo is this Sunday, April 25 at Westminster Community Pond!

Don't forget to register by noon tomorrow, Friday, April 23.

Join us this Sunday, April 25 from 8am-noon at Westminster Community Pond, there will be 4 age groups: 6 and under, 7-9 years, 10-12 years, and 13-15 years.

Bring your own picnic lunch, bucket, bait, and fishing gear. All registered participants will be entered for a door prize! Awards will be announced at 12:30pm.

This is a FREE event, registration required. Register at http://bit.ly/2021HenryLysyFishingRodeo-WCP

Don't forget to register by noon tomorrow, Friday, April 23!

There are so many yummy and healthy fruits and vegetables to try in the spring! During snack time, talk about the fruits and vegetables with your little one. “What shape is the orange? What color is the apple?” Livingston Educational Service Agency

Register by noon this Friday, 4/23!

Only 11 more days until the Annual Henry Lysy Kids Fishing Rodeo at Westminster Community Pond!

Join us Sunday, April 25 from 8am-noon at Westminster Community Pond, there will be 4 age groups: 6 and under, 7-9 years, 10-12 years, and 13-15 years.

Bring your own picnic lunch, bucket, bait, and fishing gear. All registered participants will be entered for a door prize! Awards will be announced at 12:30pm.

This is a FREE event, registration required. Register at http://bit.ly/2021HenryLysyFishingRodeo-WCP

If you haven’t yet registered your child for Kindergarten, please call the school and do it at your earliest convenience! 410.386.4440
Kindergarten is awesome!!! ❤️🎉

Another resource from our lending library that addresses little kids, big feelings is this board book. Email Becky Jarboe at [email protected] to arrange to borrow it.

Our March Building Night with Mr. Jon Music was lots of fun! Check out our pictures!

This is open to all families in Carroll County. If you’re interested, please use this link to RSVP.
https://forms.gle/dRN4XanWsw2Mx551A

🌷Our April newsletter 🌸

Little kids can have BIG feelings! This board book will help your young child learn how to handle those feelings appropriately. Email Becky Jarboe at [email protected] to borrow this title from our lending library.

Resources for Parents | Sesame Street and Autism

Resources for Parents | Sesame Street and Autism Use these videos, activities, and topics to help you see amazing in all children.

Get ready for your baby by participating in a Mother Goose on the Loose: Hatchlings program sponsored by the Maryland State Library. Ready to Hatch is an interactive early literacy program for expectant parents. Learn more about your baby-to-be through songs and fun activities. Participants will receive a free take-home kit consisting of a tote bag with a song sheet, a baby board book, and an interactive calendar. There will be opportunities to reconnect with In the Nest this fall, once your baby has been born.
Program will take place on Zoom on Saturday, April 3 at 1pm. Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts. All attendees need to register here 👉 https://bit.ly/31yWD9E

If you are interested in signing up but are unable to attend on this day, this same program will be offered on April 17, May 12, May 14, June 5, and June 10. Please register for one date only.

How to make the most of today’s rainy weather...

Thinking about having a baby? Borrow this book from our lending library! Contact Becky Jarboe at [email protected] for contactless pickup.

Spotlighting a book from our lending library because it’s Wednesday again-and who couldn’t use a little help getting through the toddler years?? Email Becky Jarboe at [email protected] to arrange for contactless pickup of this book.

TODDLER EASTER EGG DECORATING IDEAS

https://teaching2and3yearolds.com/15-toddler-easter-egg-decorating-ideas/

Transitioning your child from a crib to a bed? These books can help and are available in our lending library! Email Becky Jarboe at [email protected] to arrange for contactless pickup.

Fine motor skill ideas...

Get those hands ready for writing with these fun ideas!

I love all these activities that help get the hands ready for writing!

https://teaching2and3yearolds.com/17-of-the-best-preschool-fine-motor-activities-that-involve-squeezing/

Healthy Mealtimes: Feeding Your Baby and Toddler Right from the Start

Healthy Mealtimes: Feeding Your Baby and Toddler Right from the Start Food is at the center of our lives. And it’s much more than the fuel that keeps us going. It can be a source of pleasure, celebration, and—sometimes—challenges.

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Happy Wednesday-enjoy this beautiful day and another book from our lending library! If you’re interested in learning how to use signs to help your baby/toddler communicate, contact Becky Jarboe for contactless pickup of this title.
[email protected]

Bedtime In A Box and Erin Leech were amazing! Thanks for sharing your expertise with us about Bedtime Routines, Erin! And thanks to Bedtime for putting together such amazing bedtime boxes for little ones!

This week’s spotlighted book is a great resource for families who have children with special needs. If you’d like to borrow this book from our lending library, e-mail Becky Jarboe at [email protected] to arrange for contactless pick-up.

📚 CCPL Branches will be reopening with limited capacity starting Monday, March 8!
Services Available at our Branches - Starting 3/8
• Computer use
• Free wifi continues to be available from our parking lots 24/7
• Browsing and checkout of materials
• Information Requests
• Printing, faxing & copying
• Library Card registration and Temporary Card conversions
Click here for more details about safety requirements and more 👉 https://bit.ly/3hbkFwH