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These are online materials for patrons and do not need a Calabasas library card.We hope you consider getting a library card once we reopen, if you do not have one.

More online services for our patrons with library cards are on the E-Media and Databases pages – We have e-books, audiobooks, magazines, comics, streaming video and language learning.

A News Literacy Challenge Workshop
 Join UMaine's Fogler Library and the Department of Communication and Journalism for Friend, Enemy, or Frenemy? Activities include discerning fact from fiction in popular news stories, de/constructing the purpose and content of the news and examining the role of confirmation bias in how we interact with news media.
A Trip to Mars 

Watch interviews, experts and scientists from NASA.  All the videos will be archived. 

Watch the Perseverance Rover touch down on Mars from Thursday, February 18, 2021.  Future Q and A's and other events available.  https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/timeline/landing/watch-online/

Plus, StarNet with the Space Science Institute has a collection of NASA STEM @ Home resources for students.- http://www.starnetlibraries.org/my-trip-to-mars/

“My Trip to Mars” Book List
BerkeleyX from the University of California, Berkeley Browse free online courses in a variety of subjects. Courses can be audited for free or students can choose to receive a verified certificate for a small fee.
Black History Month Resources
  
California Chronicles
 A diverse collection of stories that shine a light on the invaluable experiences and contributions of older Californians.  Share your story here.

California COVID Diaries
 All Californians of all ages are invited to submit stories, journal entries, poems, artwork, photographs and other forms of expression documenting their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.  California COVID Diaries, is a community history archive launched by the California State Library.
Enki library Enki library is the first statewide e-book platform created by libraries for libraries. With over 70,000 e-book titles in this shared collection, enki provides a collection of popular fiction and nonfiction genres including romance, mysteries, travel, technical, crafts, cooking and more.

On phones and tablets, patrons can read through their browser or on a number of e-reader apps available. If on a laptop or computer, you can download the title through Adobe Digital Editions or read through the browser.
Exploratorium
 Become an active explorer with hundreds of explore-for-yourself exhibits, a website with over 35,000 pages of content, film screenings, evening art and science events for adults, plus much more. 
Google Arts and Culture Explore museums and activities from Google
Graphic Medicine A collection of online COVID-19 comics as well as links to and reviews of graphic novels about the experience of illness.
Harry Potter At Home This is where you’ll find all the latest magical treats to keep you occupied – including special contributions from Bloomsbury and Scholastic, nifty magical craft videos (teach your friends how to draw a Niffler!), fun articles, quizzes, puzzles and plenty more for first-time readers, as well as those already familiar with the wizarding world.
LACMA - Make Art @ Home - Collaborative Family Art Quilts

In this fun family activity, you will create a collaborative, hanging art quilt that touches upon themes of family and community.

 
Look to Libraries
  • Tough Conversations Tip Sheet - Consider the strategies of Fred Rogers, of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, that describe how to talk with children about difficult topics.  
  • Apps, Podcasts, and Activities - Apps, podcasts, and activities to support family well-being during the pandemic.  
  • Books for Older Children - Titles for older children that include nonfiction information about epidemics and ways to manage anxiety.  
  • Books for Young Children - Books to help young children understand germs and how to cope with the feelings they may be having.    
  • COVID-19 Expert Resources Tip Sheet - Connections to information about the virus to help children understand the pandemic.  
  • COVID-19 Resources Tip Sheet - Print and online books, articles, apps, podcasts, and websites for youth and parents/caregivers to provide support during the COVID-19 pandemic.  
  • Online Books for Children - Online books for children that address the COVID-19 pandemic and how to cope with its challenges.  
  • Resources for Parents/Caregivers - Books and articles to help parents and caregivers on a range of topics, from caring for a newborn in the age of COVID-19 to trying to balance parenting and coping with the pandemic.  
  • Tough Topics - The books on these lists are to help inspire conversations with children going through challenging situations like the death of a loved one, an unexpected move, natural disasters, and more.   
Neil Gaiman’s Mouse Circus

Neil Gaiman has videos and extras on his website for free use.
Northstar Online Learning

The public can access the following units freely, right now: 
PBS/America Reframed Through the lens of independent documentaries, America ReFramed brings to national audiences compelling stories that illuminate the changing contours of an ever-evolving America.
Peer 2 Peer University
 This online network has learning circles and study groups for people who want to take online classes together. 
PJ Families

Links and information for Jewish families.
Project Gutenberg Project Gutenberg offers over 36,000 free ebooks to download to your PC, Kindle, Android, iOS or other portable device. Choose between ePub, Kindle, HTML and simple text formats.
Sesame Street Caring Resources for help during stressful times.
What Do We Do All Day Unplugged ways to connect for kids through reading, playing and learning activities.