Childrens: Home

Curated and coordinated by the experts at Common Sense, Wide Open School is the result of a collaboration among leading publishers, nonprofits, and education and technology companies.Wide Open School features a free collection of the best learning experiences and activities for kids, organized by grade band and subject.

Online Resources for learning that cover a variety of topics free with a library card. 

Book Lists

Research Tools specifically designed for students.  Click on the link here and select the For Students Tab.

April is National Poetry Month!  Write a poem and add it to our "Poetree".  Click here to get more information! 

Webinar:     Effective Strategies for a Graceful Transition into Home Learning

        Wed, April 1, 2020

        8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

        What you'll learn in this webinar: 

• How you and your child(ren) can make a smooth transition from school to home environment.

• How this moment presents an opportunity to design a home-learning experience that will support your child(ren)’s unique talents, gifts, and needs.

• How home learning can be fully engaging and interactive when  based on some of the most powerful educational approaches such as Holistic Active Learning, Cross-Curricular Education, and Self-Directed Learning.

Webinar:     Bringing it “Home” for the W.I.N. – Tips for parents keeping their own students on  track and organized on the home front.   Register to view the archived webinar.

• Designed for parents of students in grades K-12. Tips on how to organize your day so that you can get work done while ensuring that your own school-age students do the same. Whether your home is no-tech, high-tech, or anywhere between, there are resources available to keep your students engaged throughout the week.

Day by Day New York - A website for young children and their families. It is part of the New York State Library early literacy initiative Ready to Read at New York Libraries.  A song, story, craft, and more for every day of the year!

Day by Day New York in Spanish - DaybyDayNYSP es un sitio web para niños jóvenes y sus familias. Pertenece al iniciativo de la alfabetización juvenil Ready to Read at New York Libraries por la New York State Library (Biblioteca Estatal de Nueva York). 

KidLit TV - Explore the World of Children's Literature

Storytime Online - Where the World's Best Storytellers Inspire a Love of Reading in Children

#OperationStorytime! Authors, illustrators, celebs, and childhood educators perform their stories online for your kids' enjoyment.

Story Time from Space - The Global Space Education Project sent children’s books to the International Space Station to be read by astronauts!

Liv Bits - Google Document of author videos and livestreams

Richland Library's "How to Do a Storytime at Home" A few easy steps to have your own storytime with your children.

The Big List of of Children's Book Writers Doing Virtual Author Activities- created by We Are Teachers.

Goodnight with Dolly - Imagination Library Bedtime Stories with Dolly Parton

Check out this Home School Edition! 
Lots of great craft ideas
for the kids! 
Free access with your library card!

With the closure of all schools, libraries and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Museums With Marisa" will be offering free online interactive virtual programs!