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    This document provides resources for parents and kids to utilize during the summer months amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It outlines online resources available through public libraries, including ebooks, audiobooks, streaming media, tutoring, and virtual programming. Suggested volunteer opportunities are also listed to encourage community involvement. The public library is positioned as a key source of educational and recreational material accessible to cardholders even when the physical buildings are closed.

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    KIDS, SUMMER & COVID-19:

    A SURVIVAL GUIDE
    FOR PARENTS WITH

    LISA ZUENA
    Young Adult Librarian, Massapequa Public Library and President, NCLA Young Adult Services Division

    TERESA GRELLA-HILLEBRAND
    Director of the Counseling and Mental Health Professions Clinic at Hofstra and a Private Practice Family Therapist

    KATHRYN CANNINO
    Program Director, Long Island Parenting Institute

    LANE FILLER
    Newsday Columnist and Editorial Writer
    LISA TERESA GRELLA- KATHRYN LANE
    ZUENA HILLEBRAND CANNINO FILLER
    Young Adult Librarian, Director of the Counseling Program Director, Newsday Columnist
    Massapequa Public and Mental Health Long Island and Editorial Writer
    Library and President, Professions Clinic at Hofstra
    Parenting Institute
    NCLA Young Adult and a Private Practice
    Services Division Family Therapist
    RESOURCES
    FAMILIES/KIDS RESOURCES
    Public Facebook group started by several faculty in the
    Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Purdue University:
    "Families Tackling Tough Times Together"

    https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/raising-grateful-kids-why-
    giving-thanks-is-good-for-the-soul
    FAMILIES/KIDS RESOURCES

    A web site that allows kids to get involved


    with real ongoing research projects online
    www.zooniverse.org
    VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
    United Way
    https://www.unitedway.org/get-involved/volunteer

    New York Cares


    https://www.newyorkcares.org/search/projects/results?gclid=CjwKCAjwztL2BRATEiwAvnA
    Lcg_QwXkFJ6evihj7-lLpH6HlWeS-VySZE8Af0LuJbnjSDN5vvxCIZhoCtRMQAvD_BwE

    Long Island Cares


    https://www.newyorkcares.org/search/projects/results?gclid=CjwKCAjwztL2BRATEiwAvnA
    Lcg_QwXkFJ6evihj7-lLpH6HlWeS-VySZE8Af0LuJbnjSDN5vvxCIZhoCtRMQAvD_BwE
    YOUR LIBRARY IS ONLINE!
    Even if your library is not physically open, they have resources
    available online for you 24/7
    Summer Reading is almost here, offering reading incentives for all ages

    Your library can help get your teens (and your younger kids,
    and yourself!) engaged throughout the summer

    Every library has different services & procedures,


    visit their website for more information
    DIGITAL LIBRARY CARDS
    Don’t have a library card? No problem!
    You can apply for a temporary digital library card that will give you access
    to e-books, audiobooks, live tutoring, digital magazines, language
    courses, streaming videos, test prep, and more.
    Nassau County - https://nassaulibrary.org/digital-card
    Suffolk County - Pre-register for a card at
    https://search.livebrary.com/selfreg to get access to their Livebrary:
    https://www.livebrary.com/
    WHAT DOES YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFER
    YOUR TEENS (AND YOU!) ONLINE?
    Virtual Programs
    Reading (e-books, audiobooks, comics, newspapers and magazines)
    Streaming Videos (TV, movies, concerts, cooking, exercise, etc...)
    Tutoring, Test & College Prep, Career Help
    Research Databases
    Personalized Help (chat, email, social media;
    some have access to social workers)
    Access to reputable information about COVID-19
    VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
    Libraries have switched from in-person to virtual programming

    Facilitating our programs & offering programs from experts

    Live Zoom/GoToMeeting/etc. programs

    Pre-recorded, on-demand videos


    WIDE VARIETY OF VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
    FOR TEENS (AND ALL AGES):
    Arts/Crafts Virtual Party Games Test Prep
    Trivia Magic Shows Financial Classes
    Virtual Escape Rooms Video Gaming Music Lessons
    Dungeons and Dragons Cooking Programs Improv
    Podcasting Karaoke Community Service
    Technology Classes Writing & Poetry Scavenger Hunts
    Yoga and Meditation College Admissions Book Clubs
    Exercise
    DOWNLOAD E-BOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS
    & MAGAZINES
    Nassau County: Nassau Digital Doorway (Libby and Overdrive apps)

    Suffolk County: Livebrary (Libby & Overdrive apps)

    Hoopla Digital (audiobooks, e-books, and comics)

    RBdigital (magazines, e-books, audiobooks, comics)

    Tumblebooks

    Teen BookCloud
    STREAMING TV, MOVIES, MUSIC & MORE
    Many libraries have access to apps and websites for streaming content
    Hoopla Digital (movies, TV shows, music)
    RBdigital Entertainment
    AcornTV Qello IndieFlix The Great Pongalo
    British TV Streaming concerts Movies and Courses Spanish
    and Films & music Classic TV Award-winning Language
    documentaries Lectures Entertainment

    Kanopy (movies, documentaries, foreign films, and more)


    ONLINE TUTORING, TEST PREP
    & OTHER DATABASES
    Tutor.com - One-to-one tutoring, test preparation, essay drop-off and online resources for learners of all ages

    Brainfuse - Live tutoring, writing lab, homework question center, adult learning

    Method Test Prep - Online ACT and SAT Test Prep

    LearningExpress Library - College admission test prep, computer skills, career prep

    World Book Online - Encyclopedia articles, periodical articles, videos, interactive maps, and more

    Creativebug - Art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists

    Pronunciator and Rosetta Stone - Language learning

    Lynda.com - Classes in business, software, design, technology, and the arts

    Career Cruising - Interactive career guides

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