When curbside service begins on June 2, you will be able to call (455-4814) or email Lois to request books, videos and audiobooks.  You might also start thinking about returning any library books or materials to the library by dropping them in the book drop box on the porch of the library.  We are very excited to see you again and hope that you take advantage of this service.  If you want to make a list of books you would like to check out, go to our Card Catalog link above in our main menu.  If you have never used an online catalog, that's ok.  There are several "How To" links on the website and one of these will give you an introduction to the Card Catalog.  

 

 

For all of the adults who are home from work - (or working from home) - You need

to take a break at times.  Here are some resources just for you...

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So, our schools and library are closed, but that doesn't mean you need to stop reading to your child!  There are so many resources available today.  Make sure you also check all of the resources Laura Hunter, principal, has offered in her letter from school.  You may be isolated, but you can still be entertained!  Check these out!  How to Keep Kids Reading

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        Time Sensitive Activities:

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FAME - May 26 @ 6:00 pm -  Financial Aid Night & Higher Education Financing Session  Click this link to register for one of these sessions.  In these challenging times it can be helpful to focus on the future. History has shown that earning a degree or certificate is one of the best financial and personal investments you can make! But many students and families wonder how to navigate the financial aid process. FAME is here to help and we hope you’ll join us for a session!

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ME Statewide Library Events Calendar - A listing of Virtual Events around the state

                     

       Interactive Fun for the Entire Family

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Digital Escape Rooms - Do you have what it takes?  I am sure you do! 

Solve a series of clues to solve the puzzles and “escape”.  Don't worry, it's just for fun and you can't get stuck inside!  Check out our collection of digital escape rooms created by librarians all around the world - how cool is that?!  These escape rooms are designed for children of different ages, or for families to work on together.  

Here are a couple more:

• Doctor Who

• Patten Free Library Shakespeare Virtual Escape Room

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Getty Artworks Recreated with Household Items - Getty Blog issued a challenge to re-create your favorite art using just three objects lying around home.  Check out these creative renditions!

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Knitting Fun - Here’s a great opportunity for “knitting with needles” learners. It’s a free Learn to Knit - 5 lesson course offered for learners seven years old and up. Bulky yarn and size 10 (American) needles are recommended especially for children but one could use whatever is available. Worsted weight yarn and size 8 or 9 needles would also work. Just sign up for this course and get started

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Washburn Memorial Library Bingo -

• Bingo for Adults this week and discover what our library has available for you!  All resources are found in the Digital Maine Library, the Cloud Library, and on our website.

• Bingo for Kids - Parental help may be needed.  All resources marked with * are found on our website.

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  Kindness Matters....and Steve Hartman continues with his Kindness 101 series on YouTube.  

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                            Maine Resources from our library and community

                

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         Aroostook Community - Join with email/password to keep current with information which is scattered over the web.  Find out what is happening in the community and keep current with needs, services, updates, etc.

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          Art Lessons - Tim Gagnon, Washburn native, offers Quarantine Painting Lessons

 

          Arts Webisodes - Free daily art lessons from Presque Isle Wintergreen Art Center

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          Cloud Library - this link takes you right to the Washburn Memorial Library Cloud Library site

Click on this link to discover how to get a library card number and download the app to access an audiobook or ebook from the Maine State Library collection.  

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          Community Learning for ME - Created in collaboration with multiple organizations and agencies

to support Maine Teachers, Families and Organizations!

• Pre-K to Grade 4 for Families - Tutoring sessions available, storytelling, music, crafts, drawing and more.  Some are always available, some are available live on. youtube or facebook.  Each box will contain instructions telling you about the session.  One from Lewiston Library offers 15 min. session where a child can practice reading to a dog.  Great offerings here!

• Grades 5-8 - Read each box carefully.  Some sites you can enter, some you will need to register, some you will need to email for a link.  There is a great deal of variety here including oceanography, conservation, science, history, nature, QuaranTEEN Virtual Science Cafés, art and storytelling.   

• Grades 9-12 - Tutoring and small group sessions, FAME, Dungeons and Dragons, Art Lab, Virtual Teen Talk, Yoga, Oceanography, and much more.     

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          Courtney's Craft Time for Adults           

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          Courtney's Recipe Time from Washburn Memorial Library

• Hamburger Soup

• Oatmeal Cake

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          Courtney's Story Time from Washburn Memorial Library

• Over in the Meadow

• Snail Brings the Mail

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          Digital Maine Library

If you have never ventured here before, you are in for a treat.  Magazines, newspapers, the Maine Memory Network, Genealogy resources, Craft & Hobby ideas, and so much more.  You may want to go to Getting Started if you have never been here before.  Ancestry, which has only been available when you are in a public library, is now available at home.

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         Fish for Free through April 30

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         Francis Malcolm Science Center - Check in to get great resources and ideas 

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         Knitting - Do you like to knit?  We are going to start adding links that may give you some ideas and help.  Rita has started with a finger knitting site to get kids interested in knitting.  Stay-tuned.

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         Laura Hale's Usborne Books & More Group - Live story time every day at 10:00 am. 

 

         The  Learning Space - Maine Public, the Maine Department of Education, and Educate Maine have joined forces to create original, educational programming for students in grades 3 through 5. Dedicated teachers from across Maine have developed original video lessons, pulling content from their own lesson plans and sources to provide exceptional learning opportunities for Maine students.       

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         ME DOE offers tools, resources and tips for parents and families.  An extensive toolkit for students K-5 and one for 6-12 (see link at top of page).

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        ME Statewide Library Events Calendar - A listing of Virtual Events around the state

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         Science Online - Join Chris Dorman and the Maine State Library live on Facebook every Wednesday at 3:30 EST. Each week we explore a different topic using science principles, materials found in or around your home, and a follow along experiment to test your science knowledge!This week join us for Critters and Creepy Crawlers!**note we will also be looking at birds, flora, etc. not just bugs and insects.Materials list as well as a brief explanation are available on the MSL Facebook page.

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         Teaching Resources for Parents - created by Bethany Gervais, special ed teacher at Washburn Elementary School.  A FB group with many neat art ideas, learning resources, stem projects, and much more.

         

         Too Far North Kids - Live work-out for kids Monday, May 4th at 2:30.  Coming from Fort Kent and posting on FB.

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Alphabetical Listing of Resources                                                

 

Amazon Fire list of free apps, extended free trials, and free content on Fire TV and Fire Tablet

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Coloring pages from Museums

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Kindle Nation Daily - Sign up for a daily newsletter if you are looking for free books and more.

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Milk Street Online Cooking School

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Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books with Zibby Owens.  A mom of 4 talks to authors about their work.  An Apple Podcast that will allow you to escape your daily frenzy!

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National Emergency Library - Like a paper library, we provide free access to researchers, historians, scholars, the print disabled, and the general public. Our mission is to provide Universal Access to All Knowledge.​

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Open Culture - Open Culture features educational media. They find the free courses and audio books you need, the language lessons & educational videos you want, and plenty of enlightenment in between. They also add new things to their Facebook page regularly. 

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Patrick Stewart Reads Shakespeare

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Pinterest Stay Safe Stay Inspired

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SGN - Some Good News with John Krasinski - relax and smile with this segment!  

Segment 2 Zoom Surprise    /.  Segment 3 Baseball is Back

7th Inning Stretch with John Kantor of the Boston Red Sox. / Segment 4 Prom 2020

SGN Potluck Segment 5 

Episode 6 It's the Class of 2020

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SimplyE:  Visit nypl.org/books-music-movies/ebookcentral/simplye to download the SimplyE app for your device. After installing choose “Add a Library Later” to enable access to thousands of free titles.

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Tech Against Corona - an incredible listing of resources to use to maintain collaboration and work remotely from home.

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The Shows Must Go On - Starting Friday, April 3, we’ll be releasing a full-length, smash-hit musical once a week for you to watch for free! It will be available for 48 hours, so you can tune in whenever you like over the weekend! First up, it’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat!

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Skillshare – Links directly to a free page of lessons, older kids and adults can search for topics they are interested in. 

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Reading Resources for All Ages

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#FreeBookResources - it has become overwhelming to keep track of all of the free reading resources on social media.  Follow this on Twitter to see who is showing up where & when!  Or access the list here - listed day by day and hour by hour.

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ABC mouse now only available for a free 30 day trial

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AMP Kids Publishing - sign up for a free middle school ebook each week.

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Animorph Book series (all 54 books) free online to read - middle/high school

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April is National Poetry Month - read a poem, write a poem, share a poem!  50 Must-Share Poems

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Audible Free Listening Collection - Stories help.  They keep young minds active, alert, and engaged.  These are available while school is closed.

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Author Permissions - Book Reading Recordings

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Barnes & Noble Kids Free e-books

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BrightFishReading -  an award-nominated reading program that improves vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency.  Free until the end of the school year.  Parents must sign up.

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Brightly Resources - Reading Through It Together: Educational Resources & Activities to Use While the Kids Are at Home. 

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Children's Books (Digital archived Historical copies) free to read online

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           Chris Van Dusen, Maine Author, Reads Bedtime Stories.  See also his FB page

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           Curious City; Children's Book Engagement Tools - Created by Kirsten Cappy, a Portland resident.  Literacy-rich kits for grade levels from Pre-K through grade 12.  

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David Walliams - Every day at 11am, he will be sharing an audio story from one of his best-selling World's Worst Children short story collections.

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Goodnight with Dolly (Parton) - You can watch Goodnight With Dolly on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We recommend putting on your pajamas, brushing your teeth and getting in bed for maximum pleasure. Beginning at 6:00 pm Thurs. Apr 2.

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Graphic Medicine - Graphic comics during Covid 19.  Comics for Good during the pandemic

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Graphic Novels - ebook care package from Papercut.  4 free novels

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Growing Book by Book - an amazing list of online resources

 

Happy Cloud Stories -  wonderful illustrated stories by Laura Major which you can read aloud with your child.

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HarperCollins at Home - HarperCollins Children’s Books is using social media to share daily story times, learning materials, and activities with readers. Authors, illustrators, and Harper staff will participate, with social media channels available for different age groups. HarperKids is on Instagram for little readers, the YouTube channel Shelf Stuff is for middle grade readers, the Epic Reads Twitter feed is for teens, and HarperStacks—also on Twitter—has resources for educators, parents, and caregivers.

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Junior Library Guild at Home -  click the school-level book stream of your choice and you'll be automatically logged in

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Josh Gad, actor, reading stories online (Frozen star) - now is joining many other stars on SavewithStories

 

KidLit TV - KidLit TV has created a virtual library available to readers on their site. The virtual library includes tutorials, read-alouds, podcasts and other activities, including reading resources. The multimedia content provider is run by educators and parents and works with more than 600,000 schools.

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The Learning Network - Activities for students include writing prompts, articles with questions, quizzes and crosswords, multimedia, and contests.  Offered by the New York Times

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Let's Keep Reading:  This is a google doc which is  essentially a schedule of online author visits with read alouds, drawing tutorials and other literature-based activities for kids from the comfort of home. Enjoy! (credit: Olivia Van Ledtje). LivBits - scroll down the pages (7 right now) to find a favorite author!

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LeVar Burton Reads on twitter - He will read to us three times a week: on Mondays at noon (Eastern) for children; on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. (for young adults); and on Fridays at 9 p.m. for the grown-ups among us.

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Little House in the Big Woods Audiobook

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Live Virtual Storytime with Pete the Cat!

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LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems!

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        Lynn Plourde, a beloved Maine children's author, reads stories, offers videos, has links to other Maine author activities,  videos of activities every SATURDAY for VIRTUAL GRANDPARENTS, and writing/learning lessons.  

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Pete the Cat and the Birthday Party Mystery - Do you like Pete the Cat? If so, you’ve come to the right place!  The Abington Free Library in Abington, Pennsylvania, presents their Pete the Cat-themed Digital Mystery Puzzle. Feel free to solve this mystery by yourself or with others. The puzzle is not timed, so take your time and have fun! This activity may be most fun for ages 2 to 8.

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Ranger Rick Digital Subscription - We are making all digital editions of our magazines free to the public through the end of June.

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Raising Readers - We'll be posting read-alouds of Raising Readers books here regularly. Guest readers will include our program's pediatric and early literacy advisors and the book creators themselves. Followers, particularly those here in Maine, may have some of these books in their home libraries to follow along with and will recognize some familiar doctor and author faces!

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Read-alouds posted by author, Kate Messner - you’ll find a growing collection of resources that include everything from first-chapter and picture book read-alouds (all shared with permission!) to drawing and writing mini-lessons. Be sure to check back often, as new resources will be added every day.​

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Scavenger Hunts from Primary Playground - printable lists, currently 13 available for your little ones.

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Read & Learn with Simon Kids - Keep your child reading, learning, and having fun with Simon Kids! This page is a one-stop shop for all of our great resources for parents and educators as you navigate distance learning at home.

• Snack & Read Live with Simon Kids - Live read-alouds and activities around bestselling and award-winning books Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 2pm EST

• Read & Learn with Simon Kids on YouTube - A brand-new video initiative full of storytimes, sing-alongs, writing prompts, and other activity videos with Simon & Schuster authors

• Simon Kids Pinterest - Downloadable activities for children, craft ideas inspired by books for young readers, reading recommendations, and more

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Storyline Online - streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations

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The Telling Room has stories, essays, poetry and more written by young people from across Maine. **

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Time for Kids - digital edition free for the rest of the school year.  Sign up according to grade level.  Parents must fill in form.  

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Tumblebooks: (auto-login via these links)

        •K-6 children’s eBooks
        •6-12 teen eBooks  **
        •All ages audiobooks

Field Trips & Online Resource Learning Sites

** denotes resources for older students**

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(Top) 40 YouTube Learning Videos for Kids

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100 Activities to do at home during school closures

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7 online education tools for parents who are homeschooling during the coronavirus outbreak

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20 Virtual Field Trips to take with your Kids

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12 Famous Museums to Visit Virtually

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ABC mouse is offering free membership while the schools are closed. Code : SCHOOL7771

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Amazon Prime Video - free family titles for Amazon customers

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Art Lessons offered for free on YouTube - from HomeSchool Hideout  **

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At Home Activity Kits for Kids at Home from Barefoot Books

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Boston Red Sox - Many of us are missing our Sox, but we can have some home fun with worksheets and activities posted every week.

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BrainPop - a very fun way to explore learning in every subject.   **

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Carley and Adam Free Stem at Home Challenges and Resources

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Chemistry - ACS unlocks activities, projects, videos and more through 4-17-2020. **

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Coloring Home     /  Free Coloring Pages from over 100 Museums

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Community Learning for ME - Created in collaboration with multiple organizations and agencies

to support Maine Teachers, Families and Organizations!

• Pre-K to Grade 4 for Families - Tutoring sessions available, storytelling, music, crafts, drawing and more.  Some are always available, some are available live on. youtube or facebook.  Each box will contain instructions telling you about the session.  One from Lewiston Library offers 15 min. session where a child can practice reading to a dog.  Great offerings here!

• Grades 5-8 - Read each box carefully.  Some sites you can enter, some you will need to register, some you will need to email for a link.  There is a great deal of variety here including oceanography, conservation, science, history, nature, QuaranTEEN Virtual Science Cafés, art and storytelling.   

• Grades 9-12 - Tutoring and small group sessions, FAME, Dungeons and Dragons, Art Lab, Virtual Teen Talk, Yoga, Oceanography, and much more.     

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Community of Learning - In an effort to provide home-bound students educational content that is fun, interactive and professionally delivered, CILC will begin offering programs from champion Content Providers beginning Monday, March 23rd.  Targeted to students in grades K-6,  programs will cover topics in STEM, Social Studies, Literacy, and Art/Music from 8:30-2:30 CST.  All programs are free-of-charge and will be in webinar format.  Most of the programs will be recorded so that students can access them at any time after the live program.

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Crash Course - At Crash Course, we believe that high quality educational videos should be available to everyone for free. The Crash Course team has produced more than 15 courses to date, and these videos accompany high school and college level classes ranging from the humanities to the sciences. Crash Course transforms the traditional textbook model by presenting information in a fast-paced format, enhancing the learning experience.  **

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Deaf Community Resources

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Digital Learning in Special Ed - Mrs. D's Corner

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DIY Activities to Bust Boredom

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Educational Games for Kids - Preschool - grade 5

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FutureSmart - FutureSmart, powered by The MassMutual Foundation, empowers students to effectively manage their finances, make sound decisions, and become stewards of their financial future through interactive exercises and real-life scenarios.​  Gain free access by choosing Homeschool/Parent in the form.  **

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GoNoodle movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.

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Going Old School - more ideas without using a computer

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Happy Numbers - Students can access Happy Numbers from any Internet-enabled device (even a smartphone!). They can start learning remotely today to ensure they don’t fall behind -- in just 15 mins a day, 4 times a week.  Sign up for free now.

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I Know It - online math practice

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iWrite - Unlock the power of your child's imagination through story writing.  Sign up for freeonline creative writing activities.

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Kahn Academy - Build a deep, rock-solid understanding in math, grammar, science, history, SAT®, AP®, and more.  The very best for online lessons!  Go here for SAT test prep!  **

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Kidpid - Kidpid is platform (designed by K4 Media) for children, parents and teachers where you can read and write to explore new ways to nurture curiosity. Most of our article are in question/answer format to promote inquisitive learning and make your children/student curious. 

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Lalilo - Lalilo is a free online tool for kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade teachers and students. Students work on adaptive exercises in phonics, word recognition, and comprehension.

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Library of Congress - Digital Collections - spend some time exploring our history through photos, diaries, maps and more.  Enjoy Exhibitions highlighting special moments in our history.  Engage

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Magic Tree House Kids - Each week, Magic Tree House Home Adventures will feature videos from Mary Pope Osborne, activities, craft ideas, themed recipes, reading challenges, cross-curricular lessons, Family Trivia Night game ideas, fun surprises, and much more!

 

          Maine 4-H - QuaranTeen Virtual Science Cafes - Chat with a UMaine scientist, and learn about their work. It’s free! Join us each Tuesday where you will meet scientists, learn about how they ended up at UMaine and how they became involved in their work/research, and participate in informal discussions. So, sign up and learn some cool science!  Recommended for teens in grades 7-12. **

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Math: 60 Awesome websites for teaching and learning math - this list reflects free and discounted sites with $ indicating a subscription cost.  

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Math Concepts Using Legos

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Mindfulness Class for Kids -  Classes will be held on:Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
10am PDT / 1pm EDT.  Sign up for Zoom call-in instructions

We are designing these LIVE online mindfulness classes with K-5 students in mind – AND please know that students and adults of all ages are welcome to participate. We are aware that many families are away from school and work, and we hope this is a resource that families can enjoy together.

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MOS - Museum of Science STEM resources

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Music Education Games

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Mystery Science - Lessons and activities for K-5 - We have short mini-lessons that are completely digital and full lessons that include an activity. All of the activities are designed to use simple supplies a parent will likely already have at home.

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NASA - Explore NASA's online activities, e-books, podcasts and other content. The universe is waiting.​

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National Geographic for Kids

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National Geographic Coronavirus family guide: Keeping kids connected (while apart) - sign up for this newsletter which provides many things for a family to do together.

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Newsela - News for Kids​

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Nichelodean Rainforest Animal Habitat Classroom resources for teaching about rainforest animal habitats in grades K-5

 

Ology: a Science website for kids from the American Museum of Natural History
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PBS Kids

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Reading Rockets - you'll find lots of ideas to immerse kids in language and stories, build background knowledge, and inspire creative play.

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ReadWriteThink - one of the best places online to find writing and language arts resources. **

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Recipes & Cooking Activities for Kids - Explore the world of cooking

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SAT & PSAT Prep ​  **

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Scholastic Learn at Home - Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.

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Teen Resources - Thanks to the Portland Public Library **

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Tech for Learners - This is a huge listing of free offerings.  Apply the filters on the main page of listings to indicate grade level, content type, and product type.  Once you choose a program, you will get a synopsis of what is available at the site.  Scroll down the page until you see the link for the site.

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Tumble Books K-6 math eBooks auto login

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Virtual Farm Tours While You're Stuck at Home

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Wonderopolis - Each day, the site invites visitors to explore an intriguing question about the world around us and includes activities that reinforce the content learned while building background knowledge and vocabulary skills.

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Young Writers Blueprint - For budding young writers, Children’s Book Insider is making its Young Writer’s Blueprint writing course available for free. The step-by-step course is the creation of children’s and young adult author Alice Kuipers. The course is designed for children ages six to 10 but is also appropriate for teens. An adult must sign up for the course, which can be accessed here.

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Zearn - Math  K-5 curriculum – including 400 hours of digital lessons with on-screen teachers and supportive remediation – is available for free during this time through no-cost individual accounts. 

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Zoo and Aquarium Live Cams – A number of zoos and aquariums are offering live cam feeds to various animals. San Diego Zoo, Georgia Aquarium, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Smithsonian National Zoo, Houston Zoo. *

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ZOOM - step-by-step instructions for using Zoom. 

Zoom Help Center