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Find Your Perfect Hot Chocolate + Book Pairing!

Do you like hot chocolate? Do you also like reading books? Have you ever wondered which type of hot chocolate you might be? Take our quiz and find out not only which chocolatey drink you are but also what books you might like to try reading while you sip it.

Let Our Cats Recommend Some Purr-fect Reads!

Each December, cat lovers around the world pay homage to a librarian's best friend for National Cat Lovers' Month. One of the most comforting activities during the winter months is cozying up under a blanket with a book to read and a cat to warm you.

Dewey Know How to Find a Book?

December 10th is known as Dewey Decimal Day in honor of Melvil Dewey, the creator of the Dewey Decimal library classification system. We celebrate him--and the system that he created--on his birthday (Happy 172nd Birthday, Mr.

National Book Awards Week

Established in 1936, National Book Awards Week is held annually from November 7th to November 15th (with the 15th being the day they announce the winners).

What We Are Thankful For: Library Edition

It’s always a good thing to be mindful and aware of all the positive things in our lives, but there is something about the holidays that makes me hyper-aware of what I should be and am grateful for.

If You Liked Harry Potter, Try These Selections

Harry Potter’s fantastical rags-to-riches hero’s journey has been capturing readers’ imaginations for over 25 years now. Whether it’s the found-family friendships that fans love, the magical school, or the massive worldbuilding, J.K.

Book a Break to Bake

Get ready..., set..., BAKE! October is full of fun things to do and celebrate. The first big one is Halloween: my favorite time of year! October also signifies - at least in my family - the start of the holiday season and, with it, baking!

Celebrate National Family Day With Us!

National Family Day (September 26) celebrates families of all types, backgrounds, and sizes. For this day, focus on the people who make your life meaningful! For anyone looking to spend quality time with their family, CGPL has a diverse collection of activities for checkout.

Read an eBook Day!

As technology is growing, the accessibility to books is growing as well. Now getting a book is easier than ever. One of the more recent advancements in the book industry has been the rise of eBooks.

Celebrating Books!

Whether it’s reading a book or buying one, September has a lot of literary days of celebration:

Thanks For Your Memories

Since the beginning of time, humans have been writing and talking about themselves and their experiences. During ancient times people relied on scrolls, clay tablets, and oral traditions to pass on their thoughts and experiences.