The Washington Post has an ultimate parent's guide to activities for kids which they update as needed. Usually Post articles are behind a paywall, but because it's related to the pandemic, you should be able to access this resource for free. Check out the article here.
Category: Audio
SYNC Audio Books Reminder
Hi all, just a reminder to check out the 2 free audio books (for young adults) this week from the SYNC program. You need to download the SORA app in order to download the books, but it's super easy to set this up. Check out this week's books. Two new books will be unveiled this …
25 Best Podcasts for Kids
What's a podcast you ask? It's like a radio show but you listen to it either online or on your device. Usually there's a specific focus and it can include interviews and other fun discussion. Common Sense Media (a great site for parents to check out reviews of media for their kids) has given us …
Sync Audio Books for Teens
Every year for the spring and summer months, SYNC Audio Books for Teens puts out a weekly pair of free audio books. A current popular book is matched with a more classic one that mirrors the themes of the other. It's a great opportunity to obtain a personal library of free audio books that have …
Teaching Tolerance PD
This one is for teachers and librarians who are interested in social justice issues for their students. The Teaching Tolerance website has a large number of resources for teachers to assist them in teaching in a multicultural and social justice sensitive way. You can order DVDs and teacher resources for no cost, as well as …
Radio with Ani DiFranco!
All you musicians out there may or may not be familiar with Buffalo's own (and alum of Performing Arts High School) Ani DiFranco. If you're not familiar, I highly recommend checking out her music. She is an all independent label and resisted the temptation from large music labels to join them, so she could retain …
Public Library Cards!
Hi everyone, The Buffalo and Erie County Library (BECPL) now has opened up the option of getting a library card online---since the locations are closed, you can still access online ebooks, audio books and music, but you need to have a card. This page has the form to fill out to get your online resource …
Buffalo Philharmonic Performances!
WNED 94.5 Classical will be airing previously recorded BPO performances every Tuesday at 7PM. What a great opportunity to hear a world-class orchestra (from our backyard) perform. Click here for more information (scroll a bit to find the purple section on the page) PS--Here's a throw back photo of the stage at Kleinhans before a …
Olmsted Library 