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Local resources
Daniel Boone Regional Library
(Access these resources for free using your library card)
- opens in a new windowOverdrive: Borrow audiobooks and ebooks
- opens in a new windowKanopy: Stream films and documentaries
- opens in a new windowHoopla: Stream or download audiobooks, comics, ebooks, movies, TV
- opens in a new windowCreativebug: Take online art & craft video classes
- opens in a new windowTumbleBook Library: Watch animated talking picture books
- opens in a new windowFreegal: Streaming music service
Other
- Museum of Art & Archaeology: Museum in 30 Objects; Online Exhibits
- opens in a new windowSager Reeves Gallery: View past exhibits online
- opens in a new windowOtocast App: Download for a public art tour of Columbia – most pieces viewable from vehicle or bike with audio guide and written descriptions
- Missouri Contemporary Ballet: Past performances on YouTube
- The Missouri Symphony: Past performances on YouTube
- opens in a new windowOdyssey Chamber Music Series: Listen to past concerts
- opens in a new windowState Historical Society of MO: Browse the digital collections of MO art, history and more
- opens in a new window90.5 FM: Listen to KBIA’s classical music station online
- KBIA Podcasts: opens in a new windowShowMe the State | opens in a new windowThe Obvious Question
- opens in a new windowSpeaking of the Arts Podcast: KOPN host Diana Moxon interviews our local artists and makers
Learning resources
YouTube
- opens in a new windowBrightly Storytime: Read along & flip-along story books for kids
- opens in a new windowThe Art Assignment: Explore art & art history through the lens of today
- opens in a new windowCrashCourse: Engaging animated courses in many subjects for middle school-adult
- opens in a new windowCrash Course Kids: Engaging animated courses in grade school science
- opens in a new windowSciShow Kids: Explaining fun, complex science for young children
- opens in a new windowSpanglerScienceTV: Cool science experiments from science guy Steve Spangler
Websites
- opens in a new windowStoryline Online: Watch videos of actors reading aloud children’s books
- opens in a new windowVirtual Museum Resources: Complete guide of online museum collections
- opens in a new windowDigital Concert Hall: Watch free concerts from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
- opens in a new windowMetKids: Interactive exploration of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
- opens in a new windowKhan Academy: Free online courses for all school ages in all subjects
- opens in a new windowScholastic: Learn at home with daily projects across several grade levels
- opens in a new windowChrome Music Lab: Hands-on music experiments
- opens in a new windowPBS Design Squad: Build simple machines, musical instruments and more with items from around your house
Games & apps
- opens in a new windowPBS Kids Games: Games across many topics for ages 2-8
- opens in a new windowPBS Kids Apps & Crafts: Apps and crafts for ages 2-8
- opens in a new windowCommon Sense Media: Best creative apps for preschoolers through teens
- opens in a new windowColor Mandala: Simple tool to color mandalas online for kids or adults
- opens in a new windowHighlights Kids: Activities, games and more from Highlights magazine for kids
- opens in a new windowABCYA: Games for K-6 in multiple subjects
Other activities
- opens in a new windowCraft Whack: Drawing games for kids (or adults!)
- opens in a new windowLifeHack: Art therapy activities to de-stress at home
- opens in a new windowBabble Dabble Do: Art materials you can make at home
- opens in a new windowHey Let’s Make Stuff: Back yard scavenger hunt
- Lulus Blog: Fun fashion activities
Other resources
- opens in a new windowPBS Kids: Weekday newsletter with activities and tips to help kids play and learn at home
- opens in a new windowWaterford: List of 9 virtual field trips for elementary school kids
- opens in a new windowForbes: List of 101 ideas to keep your kids busy during closures
- opens in a new windowMoDE Foundation: List of online resources for families with everything from physical activities to learning to type
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