We have compiled a list of online activities for kids, teens, and adults that are stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic to help with boredom, as well as, learning a new skill. We will be updating this regularly but if you have any additions, please send to Emily Marshall at emarshall@wellscolibrary.org.
Book-Related Activities
- TumbleBook Library – animated picture books and read-alongs
- Northeast Indiana Digital Library – also available on the Libby and OverDrive app
- Storyline Online
- Audible Stories
- Stay at Home Book Tour
- Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
- Story Time From Space
Museum Virtual Tours
- The Musee de Louvre Online Tours
- Musei Vaticani
- The Uffizi Gallery Online Exhibitions
- Guggenheim Collection Online
- National Gallery of Art
Zoo and Aquarium Virtual Tours
- Cincinnati Zoo Home Safaris
- Dallas Zoo (#BringTheZooToYou)
- San Diego Zoo Kids and Live Cams
- Zoo Atlanta Panda Cam
- Georgia Aquarium Webcams
Parks and Landmarks Virtual Tours/Resources
- Ranger Rick (The National Wildlife Federation) – free through June
- Grand Teton National Park Virtual Tours
- National Parks Virtual Tours – list
- Virtual Tour of the Great Wall of China
Educational and Learning Websites
- Fun Websites we recommend
- Gale Curriculum Aligned Content for Students Pre-K through College (free temporary access – use password “open”)
Arts and Crafts
- Creativebug tutorials – free with your library card
- MoMa – Art-Making Activities Families Can Do at Home
Science
- Virtual Programs at Wonderlab
- NASA Langley Research Center and Glenn Research Center Virtual Tour
- Science Central Virtual Tour
- Field Museum Learning Resources
- Eco-Schools USA (The National Wildlife Federation)
- Gale Databases related to health and wellness, science, global issues, and global pandemics (temporary access – use password “open”)
Other Activities
- Boredom Busters – 101 Fun At-Home Activities for Families and Kids
- Jim Gill – A Soup Opera
Additional Library Services
- eLearning and Homeschool resources on our Parent and Homeschool Resource page
- Book-a-Librarian virtual service
- Email us about your library card, digital access, or general reference questions at wcpl@wellscolibrary.org
- If you don’t have a library card, but live, own property, or go to school in Wells County, apply for a Digital Library Card today!
