Resources for Kids and Families Staying at Home

Dear Families,

 

We have compiled a list of digital resources available for you and your children at home. These include both library resources and web resources that might be helpful and fun. If you have any questions about anything listed below or any requests for information, please feel free to reach out to me, Alex Klaus, aklaus@durhamlibrary.org 
 

Library Resources

Hoopla

Hoopla is an app that can be downloaded to your phone or tablet!
E-books, audiobooks, movies, tv shows, and music for all ages are all available on Hoopla. All with no wait lists!
All you need is your library card number!

Take a look at Hoopla here.

Creativebug

Creativebug offers 1000+ video-led craft classes! While there are classes for everyone on Creativebug, you can search specifically for kids classes or by type of project.
For full access, all you need is your library card!

Take a look at Creativebug here.

RBdigital

With RBdigital, kids can access many magazine titles, from Highlights to Teen Vogue.
All you need is your library card!

Take a look at RBdigital here.

OverDrive

OverDrive is another option for ebooks and audiobooks. OverDrive also has an app, Libby, so that you can download books directly to your mobile devices.
All you need is your library card!
 

 

More Digital Resources

Author Read Alouds and Streaming Events

This list contains many author read alouds and other streaming events being held by authors and illustrators.

Click here to check out the events.

Educational Resources

This list contains links to a variety of websites and resources that can be accessed from home.

Click here to see the list.

COVID-19 Resources

This is a collection of resources on how to talk with your child about the pandemic, answer questions they may have, and manage their stress during this unusual time.

Click here to see the list.