Are you looking for more resources to explore while you are home with the kids?

Check out some of these links for more storytimes, educational resources, virtual field trips, and more!

Digital Storytimes & Readings

Picture Books
Authors Everywhere	Writing workshops, art demos, & read-alouds.
Brightly Storytime	Storytime videos.
Clavis Publishing	Stories read by authors.
Disney Storytime	Storytime with Disney stars
Fables Books	Virtual storytimes from our local bookstore. Thursday, 11 AM EST
Goodnight with Dolly	Weekly bedtime stories read by Dolly Parton.
KidLit TV	Read-alouds, drawing/writing tutorials, podcasts, reading resources.
Mac Barnett Daily Storytime	Reads one of his books daily at 3 PM EST on Instagram Live.
Mondays with Michelle Obama	Storytime with Michelle Obama, weekly on Mondays @ 12 PM EST
Oliver Jeffers Daily Storytime	Reads one of his books daily at 2 PM EST on Instagram Live.
Peter H. Reynolds	Reading his books on Facebook Live.
Save With Stories	Full length stories read by celebrities on Instagram.
Stories from HarperKids	Full stories from HarperKids.
Storyline Online	Stories read by celebrities.
Storytime from Space	Books read by astronauts from space.
Storytime with Bill	Stories from Little, Brown Young Readers.
Middle Grade
Harry Potter at Home	Stars from the Wizarding World reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
Kate Messner Blog	Various authors and illustrators share tips, techniques, and read excerpts from their books.
Magic Tree House Home Adventures	Based on a weekly theme, Mary Pope Osbourne answers submitted questions, shares downloadable crafts and activity packs, and reads from one of her books.
Ranger In Time Book Club	Kate Messner reading Ranger In Time.
Who Would Win Books	Jerry Pallotta reading his books.

Author Content

Authors Everywhere	Writing workshops, art demos, & read-alouds.
Clavis Publishing	Stories read by authors.
Dav Pilkey at Home	Drawing tutorials from Dav Pilkey
Everywhere Book Fest	Virtual gathering of kidlit authors, illustrators, and books.
Kate Messner Blog	Various authors and illustrators share tips, techniques, and read excerpts from their books.
Live Online Streams	Author/Artist livestreams, tons of resources with activities.
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems	Mo Willems invites you into his studio (daily episodes).
Mac Barnett Daily Storytime	Reads one of his books daily at 3 PM EST on Instagram Live.
Magic Tree House Home Adventures	Based on a weekly theme, Mary Pope Osbourne answers submitted questions, shares downloadable crafts and activity packs, and reads from one of her books.
Oliver Jeffers Daily Storytime	Reads one of his books daily at 2 PM EST on Instagram Live.
Peter H. Reynolds	Reading his books on Facebook Live.
Ranger In Time Book Club	Kate Messner reading Ranger In Time.
Santat Online Survival School for the Pandemic	Dan Santat survival guide for staying home.
Who Would Win Books	Jerry Pallotta reading his books.

Educational Resources

Abdo Digital Bookshelf	Nonfiction animal books, biographies, and STEAM topics for PreK – 8th grade.
Book Connections	Reading resources organized by specific books.
Brightly	Educational resources for all ages.
Daily Home Science Experiments	Easy science experiments to do from home.
Half-Priced Books	Children’s learning activities and resources.
PBS Learning	Educational videos, lessons, projects, and games.
Sesame Street	Videos, eBooks, and resources for parents and providers.
Stay Home with Candlewick Press	Free eBook download of “Coronavirus: A Book for Children” as well as downloadable activities from beloved childrens book series.
TumbleBooks	K-6 children’s ebook database.
TumbleMath	K-6 math ebook database.
Unite for Literacy	Easy nonfiction books read aloud (multiple languages available).

eBooks/eAudiobooks

Abdo Digital Bookshelf	Nonfiction animal books, biographies, and STEAM topics for PreK – 8th grade.
Audible Stories	Titles available for kids of all ages.
Audiobook Cloud	All ages audiobook database.
Stay Home with Candlewick Press	Free eBook download of “Coronavirus: A Book for Children” as well as downloadable activities from beloved childrens book series.
TumbleBooks	K-6 children’s ebook database.
TumbleMath	K-6 math ebook database.
Unite for Literacy	Easy nonfiction books read aloud (multiple languages available).

Art/Music/Podcasts

Authors Everywhere	Writing workshops, art demos, & read-alouds.
Dav Pilkey at Home	Drawing tutorials from Dav Pilkey
Julie Library	Julie Andrew’s podcast for kids, story time comes to life with sound, music, and activities.
KidLit Tunes	Songs based on kids books by Emily Arrow.
KidLit TV	Read-alouds, drawing/writing tutorials, podcasts, reading resources.
Kids Ask Authors	Podcast where authors answer kids’ questions.
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems	Mo Willems invites you into his studio (daily episodes).
Santat Online Survival School for the Pandemic	Dan Santat survival guide for staying home.

More Lists of Resources/Digital Content/Virtual Field Trips

Cincinnati Zoo Livestream Safari	Daily livestreams of animals at 3 PM EST.
Digital Escape Rooms	Book/movie themed digital escape rooms.
Everywhere Book Fest	Virtual gathering of kidlit authors, illustrators, and books.
Home Base Virtual Book Fest	From themed costume contests, online Q&As, to trivia events, kids can enjoy interacting with authors in real time.
I Love Libraries	Links to library-approved apps and games for kids.
Kids Activities Blog	Full list of authors/illustrators with online story time.
Live Online Streams	Author/Artist livestreams, tons of resources with activities.
Read Together, Be Together	List of digital events, reading tips, booklists, printables, and videos.
Virtual Field Trips	Zoos, museums, galleries, and more.
Virtual Recreation Center	Goshen Parks and Recreation Department has created an extensive list of virtual resources.