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Virtual Activities for Kids
Parents and children are invited to dive into our Virtual Library and enjoy ebooks, videos, music, crafts, recommended reads, and more!
New themed activities will be posted every Monday.
Craig Newton Musical Performance
Saturday, April 25
1:00 - 1:45 pm
Online
Watch Craig Newton's Historical Journey through Music
ScienceTellers Presents
Dragons: Return of the Ice Sorceress
Wednesday, July 1
11:00 - 11:45 am
Online
Watch a fun, fantasy adventure and along the way you’ll discover just how ‘cool’ matter can be! Throughout the showing, the host will answer questions, conduct polls/quizzes, and even teach a science experiment you can do at home.
Virtual Library Class
Streaming Music from Freegal
Kanopy & Films
BrainFuse JobNow
BrianFuse Live Online Tutor
BrainFuse Writing Lab
Expert Tutorials from Lynda.com
Flip Through Flipster
Activities for Kids through BookFlix
Online Newspapers
How to Use Zoom Video Conferencing
Gale Opposing Viewpoints
NoveList and Book Club
Job Search Resources
Virtual Tween and Teen Tuesdays
How to access AP Test Prep Resources
How to access ScienceFlix
SAT Test Prep Resources
ACT Test Prep Resources
3D Printing Tutorial
TinkerCAD Tutorial
Teen Trivia -
JeopardyLabs
Trivia for those young at heart in a Jeopardy style format. Via Facebook and the Thousand Oaks Library website. Available on our website until May 26th.
https://jeopardylabs.com/play/teen-library-trivia
New activities will be posted every Tuesday.
Virtual Take 5 and Read to Kids Storytime
Take 5 and Read to Kids! is part of First 5 Ventura County’s ongoing effort to raise awareness about the importance of reading to young children, share the joy of books, build champions for early literacy, and build a lifetime love of learning.
Takes 5 and Read to Kids! with City of Thousand Oaks’ Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Bill-de la Peña
Takes 5 and Read to Kids! with City of Thousand Oaks’ Chief Fryhoff
Virtual Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays, June 21, July 1, 8, 15
10:30 - 10:45 am
Virtual Storytime via Facebook Live (Pre-recorded)
Toddler Storytime recorded on June 21
Toddler Storytime recorded on July 1
Toddler Storytime recorded on July 8
Toddler Storytime recorded on July 15
Toddler Storytime recorded on July 22
Virtual Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16
10:30 - 10:45 am
Virtual Storytime via Facebook Live (Pre-recorded) broadcasts by our Children's Librarian.
Preschool Storytime recorded on July 2
Preschool Storytime recorded on July 9
Preschool Storytime recorded on July 16
Virtual Kids Craft
Fridays, April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10
10:30 am - 10:45 am
Virtual Crafternoon via Facebook Live (Pre-recorded) broadcasts.
Easy Paper Butterfly recorded on April 17
Water Cycle Light Refraction recorded on April 24
Four Seasons Craft recorded on May 1
Solar System Craft recorded on May 8
Solar System Craft recorded on May 15
Fish Craft recorded on May 22
Dinosaurs Craft recorded on May 29
Bees Craft recorded on June 5
Emotion Craft recorded on June 12
Pigeon Craft recorded on June 19
Strawberry Craft recorded on June 26
Fan Craft recorded on July 3
Mouse Craft recorded on July 10
Astronaut Craft recorded on July 17
Bracelet Craft recorded on July 24
Download "How to Make a Paper Bee" instruction [PDF]
Coloring Sheets for Kids
Download Coloring sheet [PDF]:
Virtual Crafternoon for Adult
Fridays, April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Virtual Crafternoon via Facebook Live (Pre-recorded) broadcasts.
Make a Paper Crane recorded on April 17
Create Blackout Poetry recorded on April 24
Make Paper Beads recorded on May 1
Make Gift Bows recorded on May 8
Make Mini Notebook recorded on May 15
Make Himmeli recorded on May 22
Make Envelopes recorded on May 29
Pop Up Card recorded on June 5
Origami Shirt Card recorded on June 12
Paper Flower Brooch recorded on June 19
Easy Macrame Hanger recorded on July 3
Egg Carton Mushroom recorded on July 10
Miniature Diorama recorded on July 17
Paper Basket recorded on July 24
Download "How to Make a Paper Hedgehog" instruction [PDF]
Adult Coloring
Coloring is not just for kids! Discover the therapeutic benefits of coloring at home. Relax, reduce stress, and leave feeling restored!
Download Coloring sheet [PDF]: