Have Kids + Teens at Home?
Imagine Your Story - 2020 Summer Challenge
We are excited to host our annual summer reading program. This year, it’s a different kind of Summer Challenge with lots of new activities that count towards goals. You can check out digital and physical books (of course!), watch wonderful online performances, participate in virtual summer camps, complete electronic activities, or enjoy any school, parent or community organization’s recommended enrichment activities. All your fun this summer adds up, helping you earn imagination-themed prizes! Register and Learn More Here
Your Daily Dose of Science Fun!
DML is partnering with ThinkTV on an exciting STEM educational program for students at home: Mister C LIVE on Facebook. Viewers learn how to bend light, create chemical reactions with household items, make a square bubble using a homemade bubble recipe, and lots more. Miss the live program? Click and watch older programs anytime!
Mister C Live streams LIVE on Facebook Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11am thanks to funding from the Dayton Metro Library and media sponsorship from ThinkTV, Dayton’s PBS station.
- HelpNow Live one-on-one tutoring, weekdays 2 - 11pm.
- HelpNew also features Meet (Virutal Study Groups), Homework Resources, 24/7 Email Tutor Questions, Virtual Flashcards and SO much more.
- Video Introduction
Homework Tools, Tutoring + More
Homework help resources include:
Online Books + eAudiobooks for Kids + Teens
Keep Your Kids Reading + Learning!
- TumbleBooks Sites - Streaming Animated Stories, eAdudiobooks + eBooks - Books are available online instantly, without limits.
- OverDrive for Kids + Teens - OverDrive Help
- Hoopla - Great for Kids + Teens
- Hoopla has eBooks, eAudiobooks, eComics and Streaming TV, Movies + Music for kids, teens and adults. To see just kid friendly items, click on 'Kids' to the right of the search box before searching.
- You can learn more about Hoopla's 'Kid's Mode'and find support for your devices on the Hoopla Help.
- RBdigital - Magazines for Kids
- Magazines can be sorted by catagory, select 'Children' online or in the app. Titles include Highlights, Cricket, Ask, American Girl, National Geographic Kids + Little Kids to name a few. RBdigital FAQs
**New resource available until August 31.
Resources for Adults
Read, Research + Learn
Now’s the time to teach yourself those skills you’ve wanted to learn or catch up on your reading!
eBooks, eAudiobooks + eMagazines
- Download ebooks and audiobooks with Overdrive.
- New! AudiobookCloud** Streaming eAudiobooks
- New! RomanceBookCloud** eBook + eAudiobooks
- Read the latest issue of your favorite magazine with RBdigital.
- Visit Hoopla for streaming music and shows, as well as ebooks, audiobooks, and ecomics.
Parent new to Home Educating? We've got you cover.
- World Book has created an expanded distance learning resource page, with tips, tutorials and activities for parents that might help.
- New to Google Classroom - This Slideshow Covers the Basics (use the arrows instead of the play button in the lower left)
- Homework Help Resources: Visit the "Have Kids + Teens at Home" tab above for detailed information on our tools.
Research, Skill Building + Online Learning
Timely Links for Grownups
** New resource available until August 31.
Entertainment
Let us Entertain You!
Looking for something binge worthy? Watch movies, binge TV shows, or listen to music with the tools below.
Video Just for Kids!
- Did you know Kanopy has an extensive childrens collection and parental controls? Works on you favorite streaming devices too! Kanopy Help
- Animated Streaming Books from TumbleBooks (K-6)
- Hoopla for streaming music and shows for kids, simple sort by Kids at the top before searching. Hoopla Help
- Access Video On Demand: Just for Kids - Free until July 1st, stream cartoons, nature shows, animated books and more!
Streaming Video + Music Adults Can Enjoy
- Watch classic, independent and world cinema with Kanopy.
- Visit Hoopla for streaming music and shows, as well as ebooks, audiobooks, and ecomics.
- Access Video On Demand: Master Collection - Free until July 1st, stream TV shows, movies, HBO documentaries, instructional videos and more!
Books are Entertainment Too!?!
We AGREE! You can find all of our Kids + Teens oriented eBook and eAudiobook sources under the "Have Kids + Teens at Home?" tab above and all of our recommendations for adult readers under "Resources for Adults". Happy Reading!
Working from home?
FREE Web-Based Meeting Solutions
Note, these are not Dayton Metro Library services; DML staff cannot facilitate their use or offer tech support. Please visit each site for information, options, and requirements.
Free Hosted Meeting Platforms:
Personal Video Chat/Conference Solutions:
- Google Hangouts
- Skype
- Facebook Video Chat Video calling feature available through the Facebook Messenger App
- FaceTime an Apple product, available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users.
News, Stocks + More
Online tools and databases can help!
