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Even if you aren't in NYC, this calendar could give you some ideas for programming and activities, whether online or in person. You might also want to join some of the online ones. Includes book clubs, crafts, tech instruction, and more

This has great ideas well beyond online teaching in the time of corona.

Great Websites for Kids (GWS) , the Association for Library Service to Children's (ALSC) online website directory, has been completely redesigned. The updated site boasts a fresh and colorful kid-friendly look and interactive social media enhancements. Clear, bright icons display subject categories and appear on every page, while eye-catching thumbnail images provide a visual preview of each great site represented. Special sections highlight Sites of the Week and Month, Most Popular pages and Top Rated selections. Prompts for each site offer "more selections like this." Visitors can actively connect with the site and further their online experience by rating sites; sharing their favorites on social media sites such as Facebook; and emailing recommendations to friends.

Google Resources for online teaching

Some of these are for adults to find employment, some are for students, some are free, some paid

Create a magazine, PDF, or eBooks from any online content you choose 

Take Charge to Maximize Your LIbrary's Online Presence

A simple, easy to navigate site with just online resources from Wilmette, IL. Some public library links are specific to that area, but it's a great model that is easy to navigate and not that overwhelming for kids.

edubogs guide that is updated daily. It includes many options of how to organize teaching, from both a school and parent side

This website looks pretty basic at first, but click on the offerings at the bottom, and you will find many resources, including the "Live Videos" tab. Many of those are Microsoft, but not all.

Advice from early on in the crisis, but still some good resources and advice

One of the best, most comprehensive resources for free materials available online. Check out the live events page! This is a collaboration among several organizations.

Online Hogwarts courses created by Harry Potter fans. They have had some recent problems with the server crashing.

Website that lets you do puzzles online and even upload your own pictures to turn into a puzzle.

Compiled by a librarian and shared on FB