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You can even place a book on hold by signing in with your library card number.
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
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ALABAMA VIRTUAL LIBRARY
AVL provides educational resources; such as friendly spaces to read, share, teach, and learn; and encouraging a connection to others who are in the same boat as you, we are happy to serve all of you. 
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LUNCH DOODLES WITH
MO WILLIAMS The fabulously fun MO WILLEMS (*aaaahhhh!!!*) will be hosting Lunch Doodles with Mo every day at 1:00 ET (that’s noon here) through the Kennedy Center’s website. Have fun creating fun doodles with a the incomparable Mo Willems! As Mo says, “You might be isolated, but you’re not alone. You are an art maker. Let’s make some together.” 
MUSEUM TOURS
Wander through some of the world’s most iconic museums without having to leave the comfort of your favorite throw blanket. Google’s Arts & Culture collection, street view, and official sites allow you to travel virtually to London’s British Museum, Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, France’s iconic Louvre, NYC’s own Guggenheim, MoMa, and more. 
JARETT LERNER
This site provides lots of artistic opportunities! Create a comic from scratch, finish a comic strip, or get inspiration from drawing/writing prompts. New activities will be added regularly, so check it out! 
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BIRMINGHAM ZOO
The Birmingham Zoo is Alabama’s must-see attraction, with approximately 950 animals of 230 species calling it home. 
ART FOR KIDS
Here you’ll find all kinds of art lessons for kids, including how to draw for kids, even painting and origami for kids. Most of the lessons are self-contained, which means you can jump in and start drawing today. All you need is something to draw with, some paper, and coloring supplies! 
READALOUDS
This is a youtube channel with lots of readalouds of great books. Some of the readalouds are from the authors or illustrators that created the books. Some of the videos are flip-a-longs. 
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FREE EBOOKS
Don’t forget about our free ebooks that are yours year-round! There’s something for all ages, and many of them are interactive. Check out our collection of over 35,000 e-books, e-audiobooks, videos, and music. If you have questions or problems, please don’t hesitate to ask our library staff. We will be happy to install the software on your device and show you how to use it! 
PODCASTS
Check out this collection of podcasts for kids. The list is broken down by age group; some material may be too intense for younger readers, so find the podcast that’s right for your kiddos, and listen on! 
KHAN ACADEMY
Created by experts, Khan Academy’s library of trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons covers math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP®, SAT®, and more. It’s all free for learners and teachers.. 
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SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK
The entire series of School House Rock is available here.
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PBS LEARNING MEDIA
Inspire your kiddos with thousands of free teaching resources including videos, lesson plans, and games aligned with state and national standards. 
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CAT IN THE HAT INVENTS
This site provides lots of artistic opportunities! Create a comic from scratch, finish a comic strip, or get inspiration from drawing/writing prompts. New activities will be added regularly, so check it out! 
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COSMIC KIDS YOGA
Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation designed specially for kids aged 3+, used in schools and homes all over the world. 
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JAMES SPANN'S WEATHER SCHOOL
This is an online lesson on meteorology, geared primarily for those in grades 1-5, but older kids and adults will learn as well! Enjoy, learn some science, and get some laughs.... This is a recording of a Facebook Live session on March 19, 2020 during the COVID-19 school shutdown. 
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WEATHER RESOURCES
Here is a compiled list of weather-related activities and resources. It was compiled for a back-to-school list, but it would be great to use the list while we are out of school, too. 
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BIBLIOBOARD
In BiblioBoard Library, patrons have instant and unlimited access to community-created content, local, self-published books, and thousands of other always-available titles. Download the BiblioBoard Library app or visit the website. No login required! 
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CODE.ORG
Learn how to think like a programmer while completing online modules. Online computer coding classes for students of all ages. 
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS
Explore the world through games and videos on National Geographic Kids. Take a quiz about Mars or explore current topics like Kids vs. Plastic. 
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NASA AT HOME
Let NASA bring the universe into your home! There are e-books, podcasts, virtual tours, and videos available, as well as resources for Kids and Families. 
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KEN BURNS IN THE CLASSROOM
Ken Burns and his collaborators have been creating historical documentary films for more than forty years. Known for a signature style that brings primary source documents, images, and archival video footage to life on screen, these films present the opportunity to pose thought-provoking questions for students, and introduce new ideas, perspectives, and primary sources. 
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SAVE WITH STORIES
The easiest way to enjoy these wonderful stories is by using the Instagram hashtag #savewithstories. You may follow the button link below if you don’t have an Instagram account. Celebrities share their favorite storybooks. They read those books to children from social media. 
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HARRY POTTER AT HOME
With J.K. Rowling and our friends at Audible, Bloomsbury, OverDrive, Pottermore Publishing and Scholastic, we are delighted to introduce Harry Potter At Home to help children, parents, carers and teachers add a touch of Harry Potter magic to our new daily lives. 
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GOOD NIGHT WITH DOLLY
In this series of videos, Dolly reads select
Imagination Library books, all carefully chosen
for their appropriate content at this moment in
time. The videos will post on youtube (see link
in the blue button below) on Thursdays at 6:00.
In this series of videos, Dolly reads select
Imagination Library books, all carefully chosen
for their appropriate content at this moment in
time. The videos will post on youtube (see link
in the blue button below) on Thursdays at 6:00.
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