Dear Patrons,


I hope you find this resource list helpful and enjoyable!

It was created during the pandemic and will continue to be featured and updated.

Newest additions are CHILDREN'S BOOKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD and MICHIGAN LEARNING CHANNEL.


Please know that I have not personally vetted them, but I did find them on two of my professional Story Time and Library Programming listservs which I trust, as well as from Facebook pages of local teachers and professional emails from other libraries.

The links are valid as of June 2021

Enjoy and I look forward to seeing you and all my "Library Kids" during your next visit!

Tecumseh District Library's hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.!
(Please check the Home Page for complete details.)

Mrs. Reasoner, Children's Librarian
mbreasoner@tecumsehlibrary.org


Collaborative Summer Library Program

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CSLP was happy to announce that their 2020 "Imagine Your Story" Summer Reading Champion was author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy.


Beginning in June, Carmen read and shared stories every Friday at 12pm EDT from her facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/carmenagradeedy/  Her stories are still available for viewing!


Carmen has spent the past twenty years writing and telling stories.  Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the U.S. as a refugee in 1964.  She grew up in Decatur, Georgia, where she lives today.  She has been an invited speaker at venues as varied as The American Library Association, Refugees International, The International Reading Association, Columbia University, The Smithsonian Institute, TED, The National Book Festival, and the Kennedy Center. She is the author of several award winning children's books including; The Library Dragon.

A Special Video Message from Carmen Agree Deedy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2vSVoIk92Y&feature=youtu.be


CHILDREN'S AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR - DAV PILKEY

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Dav Pilkey at Home features new video content created by Pilkey himself on social media channels and the website of the Library and Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company. Fun and free activities are available online including how-to-draw demonstrations, engaging read-a-louds, and inspiring resources from the Library’s collections. Additional videos and content are shared periodically and  feature downloadable activities, conversations about books and creativity, and tips for kids and families to create their own characters and act out scenes from Pilkey’s Dog Man book series.


Audio Books

Audible Stories

Kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.  (Includes Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.)


CHILDREN'S AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR - MO WILLEMS

LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems!
Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence at Home

Mo Willems invites YOU into his studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE. Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks. Grab some paper and pencils, pens, or crayons and join Mo to explore ways of writing and making together. Viewers can see each weekday’s new video at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Visit https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/ to watch all of Mo's videos, find activity sheets to print out & follow along, and more!

Full YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL14hRqd0PELGbKihHuTqx_pbvCLqGbOkF
Episode 1: youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y8
Episode 2: youtube.com/watch?v=30DCOgTGn_o
Episode 3: No longer available.
Episode 4: youtube.com/watch?v=N90fLxaBCGE
Episode 5: youtube.com/watch?v=K5guOVOuVMs
Episode 6: youtube.com/watch?v=vheR1cd58oc
Episode 7: youtube.com/watch?v=JeQu-4k89gI
Episode 8: youtube.com/watch?v=4YNxKtjJr9k
Episode 9: youtube.com/watch?v=BoTLFJJvCpg


CHILDREN'S BOOKSTORES ONLINE

Johnathan Rand's Chillermania




Serendipity Books

 


STORY TIMES & MORE

THE CANDY APPLE

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS

KIDLIT TV

READY TO READ MICHIGAN presents A PARADE OF ELEPHANTS
read by author Kevin Henkes

STORY TIME FROM SPACE

STORYLINE ONLINE


STORYTIME ONLINE
This is an evolving list of online storytime resources for families, preschools, and day cares. It includes videos, websites, and podcasts to support those who cannot make it to the library for any reason. The focus is on early literacy support online – songs, rhymes, movement, and stories. You can also follow the hashtag #kidlitquatantine on Twitter for updates on emerging resources specifically around children’s literature.


CHILDREN'S AUTHORS ON FACEBOOK

 READING FROM THEIR BOOKS

Eric Carle
Gutman, Dan
Martin, Ann M.
Parr, Todd
Polacco, Patricia


CHILDREN'S AUTHORS - WEBSITES

Picture Books, Chapter Books, and Tween Books

Barnett, Mac                            www.macbarnett.com

Coville, Bruce                          www.brucecoville.com

Cronin, Doreen                        
http://clickclackbooks.com/index.html

Dean, James                            www.petethecatbooks.com

Grabenstein, Chris                  www.chrisgrabenstein.com


Jeffers, Oliver                          www.oliverjeffersworld.com                

Parr, Todd                                 www.toddparr.com

Pilkey, Dav                               https://kids.scholastic.com/kids/books/planet-pilkey/


Polacco, Patricia                      www.patriciapolacco.com

Patterson, James                     https://kids.jamespatterson.com

Rand, Jonathan                        www.americanchillers.com           

Reynolds, Peter H.                    www.peterhreynolds.com

Amy Krouse Rosenthal            http://www.whoisamy.com/

Willems, Mo                              www.mowillems.com


CHILDREN'S MUSICIANS - ON FACEBOOK

 

Mr. Jon & Friends
Mr Jon & Friends make music for kids and their families with hopes to inspire fun, laughter, and dancing. Sometimes with a band, sometimes as a duo, and sometimes solo, the music of Mr. Jon & Friends comes in all shapes and sizes.

 


CHILDREN'S MUSICIANS - WEBSITES

 

Caspar Babypants      https://www.babypantsmusic.com/

Laurie Berkner           www.laurieberkner.com

Jim Gill                        www.jimgill.com

Greg & Steve              https://www.gregandsteve.com/    

Raffi                            http://www.raffinews.com/


ACTIVITIES

THE BEST IDEAS FOR KIDS

BROOGLY

CRAFTING CHEERFULLY

THE DAD LAB

FRUGAL FUN FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

I HEART CRAFTY THINGS

KIDS ACTIVITIES.COM

KIDS ART & CRAFT

LITTLE BINS FOR LITTLE HANDS

MOON CHILD ADVENTURES

ONE LITTLE PROJECT AT A TIME

U.S. FOREST SERVICE - KIDS


ACTIVITIES - DRAMA

Disney's THE LION KING on Broadway
is offering a free online theatre course for kids:

https://www.lionkingexperience.com/


ACTIVITIES - DRAWING

DRAWING WITH CAROLYN STICH


LEARNING WEBSITES FOR PARENTS

LEARN IN COLOR
Equips parents and teachers with creative teaching ideas. Find book lists for your next great read, hands-on math and science ideas, educational movie night ideas, cheat sheets, and more.
 


Scholastic Learn at Home


AQUARIUM WEBCAMS


ART MUSEUMS

Visit some of the best art galleries in the world virtually. From Paris to New York to Amsterdam, kids can see priceless works of art from the world’s most famous artists.


LIBRARIES


Amazing Libraries to Explore Online
Librarians are caretakers of some of the world’s greatest treasures—from historical documents and out-of-print books to archival photographs and illustrations. And thanks to the wonders of digitization, many library collections are available for everyone to explore online. 


Michigan Learning Channel

Summer is fun on MLC!

 

MICHIGAN LEARNING CHANNEL

Keep your brain and body active all summer long with interesting videos, hands-on activities, and interactive events.

The Michigan Learning Channel’s 8-week summer program has everything kids need to continue building their brains and learning key concepts that will help them succeed in school. From preschool to 6th Grade, each grade has 2-3 hours of video lessons per week, plus a fun and interactive activity book. Virtual events and special broadcasts around our 8 weekly themes help pique kids’ interest. All programs are available on broadcast television and on-demand online.

Click HERE for more particiaption details!

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Also, here is the latest update!

Looking for something fun to do, while, Michigan Learning Channel has you covered!!

We are excited to share some live events for families. Please join in the FUN by sharing or attending our live events. All events will be recorded and shared at a later time if you are unable to attend at the live event time.

We look forward to seeing you!!

 

Behind-the-Scenes with the Penguins from the Detroit Zoo Tickets, Thu, Jun 24, 2021 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
 

Come Play With Shadows With Sid The Science Kid! Tickets, Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

 

Hidden Figures of the African Diaspora with the Charles H. Wright Museum Tickets, Thu, Jul 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

 

Curious Crew Roadshow- Pop Rock Inflation Tickets, Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

 

MathAlive featuring Extreme Sports Tickets, Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

 

To find more dates and all of our summer fun visit:
Summer is Fun on MLC | Michigan Learning Channel

 

Lauren Saj

Station Engagement Coordinator

Delta College Public Media and

Michigan Learning Channel

(989) 686-9346


MUSEUMS

 

National Museum of American History
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is home to more than 1.8 million objects and more than three shelf-miles of archival collections. On behalf of the nation, we preserve and share this extraordinary national collection encompassing everything from the original Star-Spangled Banner to Abraham Lincoln’s top hat; from the first computer bug to the first artificial heart; from Dizzy Gillespie’s angled trumpet to Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz. Our archival collections include a remarkable array of American history in documents, photographs, and other works, including major holdings on the histories of American business and music.

 

National Museum of Natural History
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History virtual tours allow visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of several exhibits and areas within the museum from their desktop or mobile device. Visitors can also access select collections and research areas at our satellite support and research stations as well as past exhibits no longer on display.


OPEN CULTURE


OPEN CULTURE
The Best Free Cultural & Educational Media On The Web


SPACE


Hubble Space Telescope
Parents and educators, did you know we have lithographs with great details about some of the Hubble Space Telescope’s most famous images available for download? Teach your children or students about galaxies, nebulas and planets, such as the Lagoon Nebula—an example of a turbulent stellar nursery full of birth and destruction. Children will also learn some space-related vocabulary. (Spanish-language lithographs are also available)

 

Michigan Science Center
With live stage shows, a 4D theater, a Planetarium, 250+ hands-on exhibits, lab activities, special exhibits and more, there’s more than you can see and do in a week. In fact, there’s something new to discover at MiSci every month!


TRAVEL THE WORLD

Google Maps street view will allow you to visit almost any destination around the world. Check out this view from Pompei.
 


ZOO WEBCAMS


Select a zoo to view its live cameras:

 


ZOOS - DETROIT ZOO

 

Live Animal Cams

Giraffes

Otters

Penguins

Prairie Dogs

Snow Monkeys

 

 


ZOOS - TOLEDO ZOO

 

Elephant Web Cam

See Elephant Cam
Visit the newest member of the Toledo Zoo Elephant family!

 

 

Hippo Underwater Web Cams

The nation's first Hippoquarium. Get up close with the hippos from the Toledo Zoo.

See Hippo Web Cam  - UNDERWATER VIEW    

See Hippo Web Cam  - TOP VIEW

 
 

Polar Bear Web Cam

Visit Marty and Crystal and the new polar bear, Siku. New live pictures taken every few seconds.

See Polar Bear Web Cam 1  

See Polar Bear Web Cam 2

 

Seal Underwater Web Cams

See the seals as they perform their underwater acrobatics. Flips, twists, and turns and yo're in the front row!

See Seal Web Cam  - UNDERWATER VIEW    

See Seal Web Cam  - TOP VIEW

THINGS TO DO IN THE CHILDREN'S SECTION:

Say "Hi!" to Mrs. Reasoner, Children's Librarian, and explore the variety of collections in the Children's Section!

TRADITIONAL MATERIALS CIRCULATE FOR THREE WEEKS
Board Books
Readers
Picture Books
Children's Chapter Books
Graphic Novels for Children
Children's Non-fiction Books

Read-Alongs (Paperback Book with a CD)
VOX books (Books with recording attached)
Music CDs 
Children's DVDs - both fiction and non-fiction
Puppets

FOR LIBRARY USE ONLY:
AWE:  Two early literacy computers with programs for children 5-years-old and younger

PUZZLES
Jigsaw Puzzles
Peg Puzzles
Wooden Puzzles
Floor Puzzles
Connectagons
Chess Boards and Pieces
Checker Boards and Pieces
Chinese Checkers Board and Pieces
Find-its

ART
Markers, crayons, and color pencils
Coloring Pages to color here and/or take home.


PROGRAMS
Brochures describing programs for children and for families will be available as new programs are scheduled!
Monthly Themed Story Times
Amazing Crafts for 3rd and 4th Graders
Gift of Reading
Summer Reading Program - Information is available on the Summer Reading Program page.
Class Visits



TWEEN COLLECTION
Books and Audio Books for 5th graders through 7th graders are shelved nearby.