Live Oak Public Libraries: READY RESOURCES: Virtual Programs

Ready Resources

Virtual Programs

Activities and adventures you can enjoy anytime online!

Live Oak Public Libraries - Activities @ Home

@ Live Oak Public Libraries - Calendar of Programs
Join us for virtual programs for all ages!
Book Groups
Get new ideas and share what you are reading!
Reading Recommendations
What's next on your reading list? Check out books recommended by library staff!
Revolutionary Reviews
On the beat with music, movies, and media! Links coming soon...
Storytime Book Bundles
Request themed books based on fun topics your kids love!
Storytime Online
Stories and activities for children. Watch on Facebook or YouTube.
You do not need an account to join the fun!

Digital Library Collections

@ Live Oak Public Libraries - eLibrary
Find links to e-resources for everything: education, entertainment, and enrichment!
American Library Association
Explore amazing online library collections from around the world.
Digital Library of Georgia
Key sources on Georgia history, culture, and life.
Free access does not require a library card.
Digital Public Library of America
Connect to digital content from libraries, archives, museums, and other institutions.
Free access does not require a library card.
GALILEO - Georgia's Virtual Library
Access to e-books, databases, publications, research, and more.
Get the password with your library card. Click here for video tutorials.
Georgia Historical Society
Educational and historical resources.
Georgia Public Library Service
Stay engaged and entertained while the library is closed. (Click here for local eLibrary resources.)
Library of Congress
Millions of resources online, including historic manuscripts, photographs, maps, recordings, and films.
Open Library
Digital library of cultural artifacts.
Free access does not require a library card but you must create an account.
Visit Digital Libraries Online
Check out these digital libraries you can visit from home.

Arts & Culture

British Museum
Explore two million years of history through more than four million objects in the collection.
Center for Puppetry Arts
Digital learning workshops and live streaming interactive puppet shows.
City of Savannah Department of Cultural Resources
Interactive classes on Facebook Live. Call 912.651.6783 with questions.
Google Arts & Culture
Content from over 1200 leading museums and archives.
Louvre Museum
Travel to this historic palace museum and take a virtual tour of its galleries.
Michael C. Carlos Museum
Digital resources, videos, and more.
Music & Performances
Enjoy great performances from home!
Smithsonian
Millions of images available in the public domain.
Smithsonian Institution
Virtually explore Smithsonian museums and exhibits.
Smithsonian Magazine
Links to cultural, historical, and scientific collections you can explore online.
TED Talks
Videos with ideas worth spreading plus TED-Ed for students, parents and teachers.
Telfair Museums
View works in the Museums's collection art from the 19th century to the present.
Virtual Museum Visits
Nationally and internationally recognized institutions offer online tours.

Music & Performances

Carnegie Hall Musical Explorers
Learning resources and videos about a variety of musical genres and cultural traditions.
Chamber Connect
Austin Chamber Music Center’s ongoing virtual weekly chamber music concert series.
Discogs
Daily DJ sessions and livestreams from indie record stores and record labels.
Grammy Performances
Free online livestreaming concerts.
KEXP Virtual Concert Schedule
Seattle’s KEXP radio station offers an ongoing schedule of upcoming virtual concert experiences.
National Theatre
London’s National Theatre posts free recordings of performances every Thursday.
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Playing the Piano for the Isolated
Master composer Ryuichi Sakamoto on piano, accompanied by shamisen player Hidejiro Honjoh.
Theatre Philadelphia
Ongoing virtual theatre programming.
Virtual Concerts
Find some of your favorite artists and music online.

Explore Outdoors & Nature

Explore Live Cams
Watch live cams of animals and habitats from around the world.
Fernbank Museum
Science experiments, storytimes, and field trip Fridays.
Georgia Aquarium
Learning resources and webcams.
Georgia Farm Bureau
Outdoor activities and agricultural education resources for kids and parents. And the Farm Passport!
Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Daily live-streaming educational lessons and videos. (1:00 PM)
Georgia State Parks
Lessons, interpretive educational programs, and videos from state parks and historic sites.
Into the Outdoors
Streaming video education platform on conservation of wildlife, ecosystems, agriculture, and environment.
NASA at Home
Learning activities and STEM projects for students in different grade levels.
National Park Service
Virtual part tours, webcams, and learning experiences.
Passes to parks & museums
Check out free passes to cultural centers around Georgia!
UGA Aquarium
Enjoy a variety of online programs about animals and marine life.
Virtual Field Trips
Links to virtual field trips for all ages.
Watch nature in action
Follow the fascinating wildlife on the bird cam at Skidaway Island!
Wonderopolis
What are you wondering?
Woodlanders
Ongoing online film series about outdoor living, culture, and craft.
Zoo Atlanta
Watch the panda cam and learn about animals.

Engaging Experiences

Advocate for Libraries
Make your voice heard and help strengthen support for libraries.
Be a Citizen Archivist
Contribute to the National Archives! Tag, transcribe, and add comments to records to help unlock history.
Be a Citizen DJ
Make hip hop music using the Library of Congress’s audio and image collections.
Be a Virtual Volunteer
Improve access to history by transcribing, reviewing, and tagging Library of Congress documents.
Do some sketching
Urban Sketchers see the world one drawing at a time.
How Can I Help
Ways to show your support for the community!
Improve your home office
Try this hack from Perkins&Will.
Share your experience
Georgia Historical Society is collecting stories and images related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Share your story
StoryCorps invites people of all backgrounds to record meaningful conversations.
Write a letter
Join the United Way of the Coastal Empire in sending an uplifting note and make someone's day!
Write a novel
Track progress, set milestones, and connect with other writers through NaNoWriMo.org.

Education & Enrichment

@ Live Oak Public Libraries - Calendar of Programs
Join us for virtual programs for all ages!
Atlanta Speech School Online Preschool
Free online preschool lessons and experiences.
Brightly
Educational resources and activities for kids of all ages.
Classes & Training
Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
GALILEO - Georgia's Virtual Library
Links for students and educators. Get the password with your library card, Student PLAY Account, or use your school's password.
Georgia Family Connection Partnership
Resources and updates to keep Georgians safe, educated, and connected.
Georgia Historical Society
Resources for families and educators to support at-home learning.
Georgia Public Broadcasting / Georgia Department of Education
Georgia Home Classroom for teachers and families during coronavirus outbreak.
Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network
Resources for professionals, parents, and families.
Girls Who Code
Weekly coding at home activities for all ability levels - some online, some offline.
Harry Potter At Home
Magical treats, fun articles, quizzes, puzzles, and more from the Wizarding World.
Mango Classroom
Access Mango Languages through the library or get resources for schools.
Peach State Health Plan
Free virtual events for all ages from across the state.
Scholastic
Resources for all students of all ages as well as parents and teachers.
Scholastic Learn at Home
Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.
Student Success
Library resources for homework help, literacy, and study tools for all ages.
U.S. Department of Education
Information for schools and details about student loans forbearance.
UGA Public Service & Outreach
Online resources and programs for students and youth.
Virtual Escape Rooms
Put your puzzling skills to the test with themed digital escape rooms.
Virtual Experiences
Explore Georgia provides virtual ways to explore the state.
Virtual Field Trips
Georgia Public Broadcasting brings to life our state's rich history and culture.
Virtual Tours
Experience free virtual tours of spots around the world without leaving your couch. (Insider)

Storytimes & More

@ Live Oak Public Libraries - Storytime Online
Catch up with your favorite librarians for stories, songs, and science.
Storytime Book Bundles
Request themed books based on fun topics your kids love!
Storytime Online
Stories and activities for children. Watch on Facebook or YouTube.
You do not need an account to join the fun!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
A fun and easy early learning program to help your child develop valuable literacy skills.
Author Read-Alouds
Links to children’s author read-alouds plus activities for middle and high schoolers.
Dav Pilkey at Home
Virtual visits with the author and illustrator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. (FRI 8 AM)
Good Night with Dolly
Singer, songwriter, and author Dolly Parton reads Imagination Library bedtime stories. (THU 7 PM)
Imagine Your Story
Carmen Agra Deedy reads picture books each week in June. (FRI 12 PM)
Mo Willems Lunch Doodles
Daily drawing activities with the well-known children’s book author and illustrator. (1:00 PM)
PBS Kids
Entertaining and educational videos and read-alouds.
Pete the Cat
Daily virtual storytimes and art lessons on Instagram. (1:00 PM)
Read with Malcolm
Enjoy live storytimes with Malcolm Mitchell, professional athlete and author. (10:30 AM)
School Library Journal
Links to children's authors offering online sessions.
Storyline Online
Free literacy resource where the world's best storytellers educate and entertain your kids at home!
Storytime with Ryan & Craig
Short-form reading show for children, parents, and educators.
Video Read-Alouds
Author permissions for video read-alouds.

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Ready Resources

Virtual Programs

Live Oak Public Libraries - Activities @ Home

Digital Library Collections

Arts & Culture

Music & Performances

Explore Outdoors & Nature

Engaging Experiences

Education & Enrichment

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