Our Library is a fun place for patrons of all ages. 
On this page you will find many online resources to support literacy and learning. We are constantly adding to this list.
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 On-Line Resources for Kids
Here is a sampling of some on-line resources for kids. 

• PBS LearningMedia has put together some new resources for teachers and parents related to environmental activism and sustainability.
  
• Central Vermont Reading to End Racism - raises awareness of the harm racism causes and teaches children skills and strategies to counter its negative effects. Find books by grade level, with links to online readings with related discussion questions and activities.
  
• But Why - A Podcast for Curious Kids - from Vermont Public Radio. But Why is a show led kids! Kids ask the questions and But Why finds the answers. It's a big interesting world out there.

• Comics for Good - Weekly comic series on COVID-19, coloring pages, info in multiple languages
• Tips for Families: Helping Children and Adolescents Transition Back to School, includes resources for healthy habits and routines geared toward kids and guidance on how to talk about Covid-19 with kids and adolescents. Published by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• CLIF at-home and remote learning resources.
• Free, downloadable books about Covid-19 for kids. Compiled by the Bay Area Parent website.
• Social Justice Reading List (Grades PreK-8th): This reading list was a collaborative effort between the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) and the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association.
  
• Vermont PBS - high-quality programming and supplemental materials to support children’s learning all summer long.
• Storytime Online: The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Daytime Emmy®-nominated and award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online®, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
• Music Corner Story Time Listen, Listen is a social media project that uses music-themed children's books and other stories shared by professional musicians and music educators to inspire, educate, and transform people of all ages and to promote diversity, acceptance, and cultural understanding.
• Vermont’s own Katherine Paterson shared her short story “William and the Mysterious Brame” and activity kit for families and educators as a free download.
• Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems - Mo Willems, author of Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, videos on youtube.
• Scholastic - Scholastic is offering free online resources for preK-middle school.
• Wide Open School - a free collection of online learning experiences for kids.
• Khan Academy - Free online homeschooling resource.  Grades k-12+
• Operation Storytime - Authors offer read-alouds on Instagram.  You do not need an account to view!
• Storypirates - A story podcast featuring stories by kids, but performed by actors.
• Audible is offering free resources for kids while schools are closed.
• Four Science Vermont - VINS, ECHO, Fairbanks, and Montshire partnering to bring STEM experiences to Vermonters.

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And check out our New Digital Resources page.

JASON CHIN: STORYTIME AND DRAW-ALONG
EARTH DAY EVENT

PBS READ ALONG!
(More here: https://www.pbs.org/parents/read-along)

GRAPHIC NOVEL WRITING WITH MAREK BENNET

Even more fun resources!

​The Vermont History Explorer website is full of information about Vermont history. It has articles about Vermont history and is a place to find primary sources like photographs and historic documents. This colorful, interactive site is designed for children, specifically students in grades 3 through 6. Resources for teachers and parents are also included.

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Vermont State Parks Family Fun Guide offers information on kid friendly hikes, ​family camping how-to's and information about Venture Vermont Outdoor Challenge.

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KidsReads is a website, designed for children aged 6–12, containing information about children's books and authors, and some related games.  The site is perfect for young book lovers looking for new reading material.  The site doesn't hawk any products; it just gives grade-schoolers and tweens ideas and recommendations for books that they might not otherwise find. 
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Kids VT is a reliable resource for family-friendly events, activities, camps and classes since 1994. Find tips on health, fitness, food, shopping, books, crafts and more. 

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