RPL @ Home is our one-stop page for online resources, virtual program info, and entertaining links. Start browsing one of our streaming or download services below, or find more links under each age group in the list. Have ideas for how to improve this page? Please email us at rdgadmin@noblenet.org.
Fun & Learning for All Ages:
Kids
Virtual Library Programs
- RPL Storytimes YouTube channel
- Friday Happy Place: Peter Sheridan YouTube channel, Miss Anna bilingual storytimes YouTube channel, Rockabye Beats Facebook concerts
- Library calendar for virtual kids’ events
- DIY Storytimes
- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
- Ask Chumley! – Our favorite gerbil now has an email address. Email Chumley to say hi, get a book recommendation, or share what you’ve been up to. He’ll respond within 24 hours.
Books – Reading, Watching & Listening
- TumbleBooks – ebooks, readalongs, games and more
- BookFlix – Weston Woods videos paired with Scholastic ebooks for PreK-K
- OverDrive/Libby for Kids
- International Children’s Digital Library– online books in 59 languages
- What’s New in Children’s – Browse our new items and place a hold for contactless pickup
Learning at Home
- Pebble Go – easy to navigate resource for PreK-3
- Pebble Go Next – a variety of academic topics for Gr 3-5
- TrueFlix – Scholastic TRUE books with videos and extension activities
- FreedomFlix – Scholastic Cornerstones of American History books with videos and extension activities
- Kids InfoBits – database for Gr K-5
- Encyclopedia Britannica for Kids
- WGBH Distance Learning
- Scholastic Learn at Home
Online Fun
- Stories and drawing with local author & illustrator Scott Magoon
- Read books with Betty White, Oprah Winfrey and other stars at Storyline Online
- Drawing, reading & fun activities with Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man
- Hundreds of free fun and educational activity ideas from Boston Children’s Museum
- Recipes and activities for kids from America’s Test Kitchen
- Mindfulness practice, yoga, dancing and other movement games at GoNoodle
Teens
Virtual Library Programs
- Library calendar for virtual teen events
- Art in Reading
Reading, Listening & Watching
- hoopla Great digital comics collection, ebooks & eaudio, plus movies
- OverDrive/Libby for Teens ebooks, eaudio & emagazines!
- Discover what other Reading teens are reading: Fiction, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels
- Free ebook reads from Simon Teen (Simon & Schuster)
- Graphic novel fans rejoice! Free webcomics for middle grades & teens
- Podcasts for teens
Learning at Home
- Brainfuse / Help Now live tutoring and other online study help
- Learning Express Library including School Center & College Admissions Test Preparation
- CrashCourse offers tons of learning courses presented in fun, creative ways.
- MIT Full STEAM Ahead a collection of resources for K-12 including weekly thematic learning units
- STEM activities for teens from Design Squad Nation
- Animated lessons on a variety of topics at TEDEd
- WGBH Distance Learning with middle and high school resources
- More homework help –>
Online Fun
- Harry Potter fans rejoice! Explore Harry Potter at Home and the History of Magic Exhibit
- Draw everyday with Author & Illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka
- Write. Right. Rite. Biweekly video series from author Jason Reynolds with prompts and activities on self expression. #tellyourstorywithjason #WriteRightRite
Adults
Virtual Library Programs
- Library calendar for virtual adult events
- Youtube Channel for recordings of adult events
- Art in Reading
Current Events
Local History and Genealogy
- Ancestry Library Edition Access to this resource has been temporarily expanded to library cardholders working remotely, courtesy of ProQuest and its partner Ancestry.
- MyHeritage
Languages
Academic Topics
Health & Home
- Consumer Reports – get full access with your library account and check out their COVID-19 Resource Hub
- Health Resource Center
- Headspace is offering a free collection of meditations and activities
- Tips for managing anxiety from the Guardian
Newsletter Links
Here are a few of our favorite links that have been shared in our email newsletter. Sign up to receive it in your inbox today!
Arts & Culture Hubs
Food, Music & Performances
- What’s On Stage? London’s theater, musicals, and more – free online
- Nightly Met Opera streams
- Experience music in the beautiful Shalin Liu performance center with the Rockport Music Video Library
- America’s Test Kitchen offers free access to 50 recipes including (pantry meals, make & freeze, baking, and more)
Virtual Field Trips
- Hidden World of America’s National Parks
- Cincinnati Zoo
- The Louvre
- National Museum of Natural History
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams
And just for fun…
- Pluto the Dog’s coronoavirus advice
- Geocaching in Reading – get outdoors for this scavenger hunt!
Need help?
Want to learn more about our online resources? Check out our online tutorials.
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- Our Reference librarians can be reached by phone at 781-942-6703. The Reference department can also be reached via text at 781-705-7117 and email at rdgref@noblenet.org
- Need help with your library account? Email rdgcirc@noblenet.org
- Want even more online resources? Sign up for a Boston Public Library e-card to access ebooks, eaudiobooks and more.
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