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Virtual Events for Adults and Teen
- Dance Performance: Compañeros de Flamenco, recorded February 4, 2023
Enjoy the passionate music and dance of Spain: flamenco. Compañeros de Flamenco is a group of dancers that bring this vibrant art to life with colorful costumes and intricate footwork telling the story of Spain’s multicultural heritage. Thank you to Bloomfield Community Television for recording and making available to view. - Virtual Read-Alouds with Emily
Settle in—it’s story time! Enjoy a softly read short story, poem, or essay read aloud by an Adult Services librarian. These short form “audiobooks” offer listeners the chance to enjoy a quick, accessible narrative that combines literature with ambient sounds and seasonally-relevant elements. A new read-aloud will be published every month on the Adult Services Vimeo page, so keep an eye out for new titles!
- Adult Services Videos–ON DEMAND
- Virtual Read-Aloud with Emily, “To March” by Emily Dickinson
- Biography Databases with Karrie. Great for students, researchers and lifelong learners.
- Law Databases Demonstration, Learn to access our online law resources with Karrie.
- Librarian-Recommended Books, Movies, and Music, Over the course of the pandemic, our librarians recorded over 80 videos recommending their favorite materials. Watch these on demand and discover your next great read, watch and listen.
- Teen Services Videos–ON DEMAND
- Find more Adult and Teen videos on our Adult Services Vimeo Channel.
Virtual Events for Families and Youth
Check out our calendar of events for all Youth Services programming!
*Closed captioning provided for all live and recorded virtual programs.
- Virtual Family PJ Story Time (Live on Zoom)
The entire family of all ages is welcome to attend this family bedtime story time! Attend in your pajamas and settle into a comfy space at home. Register for each story time separately to get your Zoom link/login.
- Stories & Stuff Subscription Book Box
A new subscription book service for grades 3-8. When you sign up, you will receive one highly recommended book based on your favorite topics and/or genres and…. some special gifts to keep! You are signing up for 3 months, but you are welcome to register again and again based on availability. Keep the box and gifts but return the book when you are finished.- Signup is currently full. Next signup begins December 1.
- Signup is currently full. Next signup begins December 1.
Youth Services Videos–ON DEMAND
Check out these recorded activities (with closed captioning) from our Youth Services team after nap time, online school, or whenever it is convenient!
Library Online Resources
Resources for Children & Students
- Anti-Racism Reading List: Books and media for all ages to support conversations about race and racism
- BookFlix: Interactive reading experience to explore fiction and non-fiction for grades PreK – 3
- Brainfuse: Get help with your homework online from 2pm to 11pm daily (excluding some holidays).
- PebbleGo: Informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy for grades K – 3
- Read It!: Articles on a variety of subjects that include comprehension supports for middle school – adult ELL and other different learners
- TumbleBook Library: Children’s eBook database of picture books and read-along chapter books
Resources for Adults & Teens
- Anti-Racism Reading List: Books and media for all ages to support conversations about race and racism
- Brainfuse: Get help with your homework online from 2pm to 11pm daily (excluding some holidays)
- Career Resources: Resumes builders, career research, and vocational testing preparation
- CreativeBug: 1000+ high-quality instructional videos on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, baking and more
- Gale Courses: Sign up for six-week-long classes in a variety of subject areas
- Homework Help: Find resources to help with your assignments and research
- Learning Express Test Prep: Take practice test for the ACT, SAT and more
- LinkedIn Learning: Formerly Lynda.com. Find thousands of online courses in business, software, technology and creative skills.
- Mango Languages: Learn a new language
- Newspapers: Access our online collection of local and national newspapers
All BTPL Adult and Teen Databases
Web Resources
Culture
- Detroit Institute of Arts Virtual Field Trip
- Detroit Symphony Orchestra replay concert archive
- Detroit Zoo Virtual Vitamin Z: Educational video lessons, live animal cams, and coloring pages
- Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Recordings of symphonies, theater, and more
- National Parks virtual tours and exhibits
- NPR’s List of Live Virtual Concerts
Business and Employment Resources
- Michigan Economic Development Center Small Business Resources
- Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
- Michigan Legal Help
- Pure Michigan Talent Connect
- Southeast Michigan Council of Governments Business Resources
Games and Activities
- AARP Brain Games
- Alzheimer’s Association Virtual & In-Home Activities
- Braingle: brain teasers, trivia, riddles, games, and more
- The New York Times Crossword (free daily mini crossword, puzzles, & more)
- Online Jigsaw Puzzles
- Sudoku
Mental Health and Wellness
- Bloomfield Township Mental Health Resources
- Free Live-Stream Workouts During Coronavirus Outbreak
- Headspace: Collection of meditation, sleep, and movement exercises
- Hoopla Fitness Videos
- How teenagers can protect their mental health
- NAMI blog – Coronavirus Coping Strategies
- Oakland Community Health Network
- Sesame Street Monster Meditation
Reading
- ASDC’s Directory of Children’s Stories in ASL
- Harry Potter at Home
- Read Together Be Together: virtual stories with authors, illustrators, & celebrities
- Tar Heel Reader: Easy-to-read, accessible book collection available in 9 languages