I need some activities or educational materials for kids.
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New York City's public libraries have created a lot of online programs for all ages, kids to adults!
- Queens Public Library has a ton of virtual programs, including story time and Zumba
- Check out Storytime at NYPL
- Browse Brooklyn Public Library's events calendar of educational & fun virtual programs for all ages
- For self-guided activities, try Brooklyn Public Library's CultureGrams database, a treasure trove of recipes, interviews, photo galleries, and video clips from around the world! (Library card required, but you can apply online.)
The Brooklyn Museum is offering mini art lessons online, suitable for a variety of ages. Posts include how to make paper flowers, how to create a mini habitat, and more.
You can also check out the Homeschool Cooperative 2020, created by professors, researchers, librarians, experts, and education enthusiasts working to offer free online classes for kids of all ages. Browse the calendar of free events or check out the website for more information: www.homeschoolcoop2020.com
York Library also has some online streaming video options -- just login with CUNY login when prompted to browse the videos!
- 360 VR collection has 150+ immersive videos to let you explore new places
- Music & Performing Arts collection lets you catch a play, opera, ballet, or dance craze
- The cooking channels have thousands of videos on cooking techniques, recipes, chefs of the world, food presentation, food studies, and more.
- Build your yoga skills, try some at-home workouts, take some acting lessons, or search all channels for your own interests!