With schools closed indefinitely and many families and students at home, you may be wondering where to find resources that are educational, reputable, and free. The following is a library-curated collection of online learning tools for children and teens of all ages. Don’t forget, the library has lots of digital services available online.
General Online Learning and Fun
- Audible Stories: Free Children’s Audiobooks
- Storyline Online Stories Read by Actors
- BBC Bitesize Youth Learning Games
- Smithsonian Online Learning Lab
- Wizarding World’s Harry Potter At Home
- Chris Haughton “Stay at Home” Stories and Illustration
- Star Wars Printables and Activities
- NISHA “Susan Reads…” Animal Books Youtube Story Time
- NEHGS American Ancestors Family History Activities
- You-Choose-the-Ending “Respect Differences” eBook
- Webcomics for Teens and Tweens
- Library of Congress: Everyday Mysteries
- ReadTogether Printable Activities
- Junie B. Jones Printables and Activities
Math and Science
- National Geographic Science Lab
- NOAA Marine Biology and Ocean Science for Kids
- Scratch Online Coding and Interactive Sharing
- Frontier for Young Minds Teen-Reviewed Science Journal
- Code.org Youth Coding and Computer Science Lessons
- Bill Nye the Science Guy
Art and Music
- Boston Symphony Orchestra HomeSchool Lessons
- Lunch Doodles with Illustrator Mo Willems
- PBS Music Games
- Jbrary Youtube Singalongs for Little Ones
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art METKids
- Welcome to the Bestiary: Free Animal Coloring Pages
- Drawing Nature Indoors
- “I Want My Hat Back” Little Angel Theatre Puppet Show
- #CoronaMaison (CoronaHouse) Public Art Project
- National Theatre Free Full-Length Plays (New Every Thursday)
- Illustoria: Draw, Write, Play, Make Activities
Experience Disney and Imagineering At Home
- Disney How-to-Draw Video Series
- Happily Ever After Fireworks Show Viewing
- Virtual Viewing of Disney’s Magic Happens Parade
- Disney Youth Programs Series
- Virtual Disney Rides From Home
- Disney Magic Moments: Story Time
- Disney Magic Moments: At Home With Olaf
- WDW Magic Kingdom Orlando, FL Walk-Through
- Disney Recipes and Party Tips
- Disney Craft Projects and Ideas
Language Learning
- Mango Languages
- English Language Learning (ELL) and LVA Resources
- Duolingo Language Lessons
- NYPL At Home Storytime Guides
Virtual Field Trips
- National Park Virtual Field Trips
- San Diego Zoo Live Cams
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 360 Tour
- NASA Langley Research Center Virtual Tour
- Museum of Fine Arts Virtual Exhibits
- Georgia Aquarium Live Cams
- Virtual Viewing of Disney’s Magic Happens Parade
- Live Cam: Bird Library
- Atlas Obscura: Stream the Animal Kingdom from Home
- WDW Magic Kingdom Orlando, FL Walkthrough
Kids Crafts and DIY Projects