Check back for additions! We will add resources as we find them!
Library Resources
– News Sources – Are you looking for access to articles about Covid-19? Check out this compilation of news sources offering more access to online articles about Covid-19.
– TumbleBooks! – TumbleBooks has no-limit access to titles for many ages, focusing on kids! (Available free through August 31st, 2020)
– K through 6 ebooks
– K through 6 Math ebooks
– TeenBookCloud 7-12 ebooks
– AudioBookCloud All Ages Audiobooks
– RomanceBookCloud
– Books Addressing Racism
– Discover The Fun of Backyard Geology
– Gardening ebooks for Adults
– Gardening ebooks for Kids
– Poetry ebooks for Adults
– Poetry ebooks for Kids
– Books, TV Shows, and Movies About Libraries/Librarians for Adults
– Spring Reading Bingo Challenge! Stuck at home? Looking for a new activity to do with your family? Just want to have some fun? 2 great prizes up for grabs! Check back for idea lists for the different categories. Please contact web.toblibrary@gmail.com with questions, or if you cannot access the pdf file format!
– Limited Time! Hoopla Bonus Borrows! These titles don’t count against your item limit! Click to see the collection!
– Digital Resources Help
– Don’t have a library card? Fill out one of our forms and email it to web.toblibrary@gmail.com and we will issue you a temporary card to use electronic resources during the time of social distancing. *Note – If you already have a card valid in any Southern Adirondack System or Mohawk Valley Library system, you do not need a new one. If you have any questions about the status of your card, unsure if you have one, etc., please email the address above and we will gladly help you!
Adult Form
Youth Form (Ages 12 and under)
– Hoopla! Hoopla is available to anyone with a valid Town of Ballston Community Library card. Hoopla offers ebooks, eaudiobooks, movies, music, and comics.graphic novels for digital loan. If you have questions about using Hoopla, or the status of your card, please email web.toblibrary@gmail.com and we will be happy to help you!
– Overdrive/Libby Overdrive (and sister app, Libby) offer a range of ebooks and eaudiobooks for digital loan. Anyone with a valid SALS or MVLS card can access Overdrive. If you have any questions, please contact web.toblibrary@gmail.com and we will be happy to help you!
– NYPL SimplyE
– Make your own masks tutorials with a Library Staff member!
– Part 1
– Part 2
– NYS Historic Newspapers
Virtual Experiences
– Virtual Dives with the National Marine Sanctuary
– Andrew Lloyd Weber Musicals free on Youtube
– Virtual Museum Visits
– National Museum of History Virtual Tour
– Cliffs of Moher Virtual Tour
– Hidden Worlds of the National Parks Virtual Tours
– Metropolitan Opera Nightly Virtual Performance
– Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams
– The Wild Center Virtual Visit
– NPR List of Concerts to Stream Free
– New England Aquarium Virtual Visit
– Northshire Books Virtual Events
Supplemental Educational Items for Children
– Virtual Field Trips for Kindergartners
– Parent & Caregiver Resources – Whileathome
– 12 Art Lessons on Youtube Your Kiddos Will Love!
– Storyline Online – Books Read by Celebrities
– Scholastic Learn at Home
– NASA Image Library Free
– NYPL Remote Learning Resources for Kids and Teens
– NPR Tips for Homeschooling During Corona Virus Quarantine
– NovelNY Free Online Databases
– WMHT Home Classroom
– Khan Academy (free resources)
– Digital Learning with the Wild Center
– San Deigo Zoo Webcams & Educational Items
Health Education
– NPR How to Manage Corona Virus Panic
– NYS Mental Health Resources
– Mental Health Support – Whileathome
– Insulin COVID Resource
– Workout Resources – Whileathome
– World Health Organization
– CDPHP & MVP Partner to Expand Access to Services – COVID-19
– Center for Disease Control Information on COVID-19
– Capital District YMCA Virtual Workouts
– Consumer Reports Protect Yourself While Grocery Shopping
– 7 Ways to Cope with Anxiety from Coronavirus from AARP
– NYS COVID Tracker
Assistance with Financial and Essential Items
– Assistance Finding Healthcare – Whileathome
– Small Business Owner Resources – Whileathome
– Recently Displaced or Looking for Employment Resources – Whileathome
– Town of Glenville Sets Up Senior Shopping Aid Program
– AT&T Waives Overage Fees
– IRS Delays Tax Deadline
– IRS Corona Virus Related Relief
– NYS Unemployment
– NYS Tax Department
Entertainment
– Draw everyday with Jarrett J. Krosoczka
– Free DC Comics Kids Activities
– Most Popular Books Set in Every State
– Story with Seamus the Therapy Dog!
– Fatherly.com Best Indoor Games for Quarantined Families
– Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
– Romper.com Virtual Disney World Rides
– Joanna Gaines Records Free Mini Cooking Shows
– Miss Terri’s Riverwalk cd (Miss Terri of Music Medley)
– Common Sense Media (Media reviews)
– 20 Indoor Games for Kids from Today’s Parent
– Goodnight with Dolly Parton
Miscellaneous
– Face Mask Pattern Links
– Youtube Make Your Own Face Covering
– While at Home – MANY Resources
– Zoom Security Tips
– Scam Warnings
– Reader’s Digest Things to Do While Stuck Inside
– 50 Things to Do on a Boring Day at Home
– BuzzFeed 14 Things to Do While Stuck Inside
– NYTimes Reader’s Ideas For Finding Community and Cheer at Home
– Free Coursera Courses For Adults
– YouTube Zoom Tutorial
