Kids

Today's a good day for some silly dancing, right?

Moose Tube on GoNoodle is always good for a fun action song.  Try Purple Stew today!  We promise you'll still be singing it tomorrow!

...but he loves online stories!

Follow the links below for some online read-alouds that kids will love!

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NEW!  Michelle Obama is presenting storytimes on Mondays at noon in partnership with Penguin Random House and PBS Kids.  Info here!

Visit these illustrators online and learn to draw some of your favorite characters!

Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author/illustrator of the Lunch Lady series, Star Wars Jedi Academy, and the storytime favorite, Punk Farm, hosts Draw Every Day with JJK! 

Ready, Set, Draw! features various illustrators, including David Ezra Stein, Joyce Wan, and others.

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There is so much incredible content available to kids during these strange times.  Follow the links below for access to e-books, audiobooks, and podcasts for kids and families!

NEW!  Join Librarian Aaron for the First Chapter Book Club on the library's YouTube channel!

Whether your kiddos know a lot about COVID-19 or are getting more anxious about it as time goes by, here are a few great resources to help you answer their questions.

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus -- from the Child Mind Institute

Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to Talk to Your Child -- from KidsHealth.org

That means, "Bored? Learn a new language!" Duolingo is a free fun website with quizzes, games, and articles to help you learn a new language. Already using Duolingo and looking for something a little more challenging? New Jersey public library card holders get free access to Rosetta Stone through the State Library. Learning a new language is a great way to spend your spare time and can be done individually or as a family! 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is offering free virtual tours of their collection! They've also got some fun activities for all ages. Just head to the MET website to see a list of ways to explore the museum and the collections. Learn more about paintings, scupltures, costume collections, and more through the MET on Google Arts and Culture.

Tired of TV?  Reluctant to do more reading?  We hear you!

How about trying a podcast?  There are many can't-stop-listening podcasts that are just right for kids, tweens, and families.  Why not try one while you, say, fold your clean laundry?  (We tried, grown-ups!)

Common Sense Media has some really helpful lists of suggested podcasts.  Click below to view them!

The 25 Best Podcasts for Kids

Librarians Suzanne & Alison are especially fond of the Blazer Fresh videos from GoNoodle.  Maybe it's because they're dancing and singing in the library!

Click here to check out this fun one about making patterns and get a brain break while you dance. 

Nod, clap, shake your hips!  Nod, clap, shake your hips!  Nod, clap, shake your hips!

Classical music buoys the spirit during unsettled times.  All ages can enjoy some short videos of uplifting pieces presented by world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma.