To Homeschool or Not Homeschool? Good question.

Truth be told, most of us aren't really "homeschooling" our children but many of us are trying to keep some sort of routine until school starts again. Part of the routine often involves making sure children are keeping up some of their literacy and mathematical skills so they don't slide too far out of practice. Teachers are working on the best ways to reach out to their students right now so children will not be left behind.

That being said, there is more to learning than what children are taught in school and this is a good opportunity for children to explore art, music, cooking, tending to pets, and more. Making a recipe, playing a board game, and assembling a puzzle are all great ways to develop family literacy skills. And never underestimate the importance of learning through play.

Access eBooks and Audiobooks For Free at Home!

One of the best things you can do with your children is read. Read widely and read often. Don't worry too much about reading to keep up with school work but let children explore their reading interests whether they be lengthy novels, graphic novels, magazines, non-fiction, cookbooks, joke books, audiobooks, and more. If you didn't have a chance to visit the library to stock up on books before we closed, check out our downloadable eBooks and audiobooks on OverDrive or visit TumbleBooks. You can find something for every age, interest, and reading level. 


If you would like to read (or re-read) the first book in the Harry Potter series, you can download the eBook or audiobook from OverDrive. There are no wait lists so you can start reading right away!  You can also access the book in many different languages. #HarryPotterAtHome

Learn From Your Favorite Authors

Across the world, many of us are in the same situation. This has opened up some amazing opportunities thanks to the generosity and creativity of authors, publishers, artists, to name a few examples. Fans of the Captain Underpants and Dog Man series have the opportunity to learn to draw their favorite characters along with author Dav Pilkey via the Scholastic website at https://kids.scholastic.com/kids/books/dav-pilkey-at-home/. And Mo Willems, author of the Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie, and Knuffle Bunny books is also hosting a series of free online drawing workshops. Visit Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems for more information.

These are just a few examples of the many ways children can exercise their creativity and develop literacy skills at home. Follow this blog for more examples while they library is closed. 


Just a reminder that many of our online services require a free library card. If you don't have a card, you can apply for one on our website.