Even though the library is currently closed, there are many ways to keep busy and entertained at home through the internet. Below are just some of the ways we have found that you might enjoy. Check back often for additions and follow us on Facebook as well.

Kids Activities, Storytime & Reading

• The Internet Archive: 1.4 million free books
• Code.org: Coding fun for kids
• Free Drawing Classes from Famous Illustrators
• Mo Willems: Lunch Doodles at 1:00pm via YouTube
• Jarrett J. Krosoczka: Draw with JJK at 2:00pm via YouTube
• Mr. Jon & Friends: daily musical livestreams
• Storyline Online: Storybook videos
• Scholastic Learn at Home: 1 week of learning materials and projects with more coming for grades pre-K - 6+
• Scratch: an online programming language from MIT to help kids learn coding

Museums & Education

• Shakespeare Plays from the Globe Theater
• Tour Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico
• Nature Live Streams
• Zoo & Aquarium Live Videos
• HUGE List of Free Educational Resources While Schools are Closed
• 12 Museums Around the World with Virtual Tours
• Butterfly Exhibit at Frederick Meijer Gardens
• Smithsonian: see 8 newly released resources for students and teachers
• Virtual Field Trips
• Free Ivy League School Classes Online

Entertainment

• Austin City Limits: stream more than 35 free episodes with your favorite musicians
• Metropolitan Opera: See daily live streams from their catalog
• Free Online Concerts: Check out this list of available or announced free online concerts to stay entertained while at home on the couch
• Free Online Classical Music Concerts: actively updated
• Planet Fitness Free Workouts: Watch live streamed in-home workouts on their Facebook page at 7:00pm ET