Prospect Public Library
17 Center Street
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-3001
fREE RESOURCES FOR everyone DURING CLOSURE
During the Health Emergency closure period many organizations are providing libraries and their patrons with access to free resources from home. Due to the overwhelming number of organizations providing these resources we are collecting them in one place. Resources will be added as they are provided to us. Check back frequently for new resources.
Virtual Zoo Visits
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden: Home Safari Resources - http://cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources/?fbclid=IwAR0wAQ5LNIOr5IBFN_fBBCh_u1yxfA_dfBjX-Fno4eqc8EIzMuN7YD1GvhY
The Monterey Bay Aquarium: Live Web Cams - https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams
The National Aquarium: https://www.aqua.org/Experience/live
National Parks
Google Arts & Culture teamed up with five national parks across the country to provide video tours led by rangers. From glaciers in Alaska to volcanoes in Hawaii, the tours will take you on incredible journeys. Visit here: https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/parks
Renowned Museums
On Google Arts & Culture, you can take a virtual tour of thousands of museums around the world. partnered with more than 2,500 museums and galleries, some of which include the Musem of Modern Art, The Metropolitan Musem of Art, and London's National Gallery. Access them here: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner?hl=en
The Louvre is featuring its own online tours.
Free TumbleBooks’ Access
Tumblebooks is providing access to 5 different databases. TumbleBooks’ databases are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home! Your patrons can read as many books as they want, when they want, and on any device. There are no check-outs, holds, or bulky downloads. Books are available instantly.
Your access will continue until August 31, 2020.
www.TumbleBookLibrary.com - K-6 children's ebook database
Direct Link: https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=tumble735&P=books
Username: tumble735
Password: books
www.TumbleMath.com - K-6 math ebook database
Direct Link: https://www.tumblemath.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6
Username: tumble2020
Password: A3b5c6
www.TeenBookCloud.com - gr 7-12 ebook database
Direct Link: https://www.teenbookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6
Username: tumble2020
Password: A3b5c6
www.AudioBookCloud.com - all ages audio book database
Direct Link: https://www.audiobookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6
Username: tumble2020
Password: A3b5c6
www.RomanceBookCloud.com - a huge collection of steamy Romance novels for the older crowd!
Direct Link: https://www.romancebookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6
Username: tumble2020
Password: A3b5c6
Free Educational Apps and Resources
Here is a great article from Good Housekeeping that has curated a large list of Apps and other educational materials for parents during the school closures.
These Education Companies Are Offering Free Subscriptions to Parents During School Closures
Virtual Field Trip Apps and Websites
We know in person field trips have been put on hold, but how about a virtual tour of some remote location? Here is a list of virtual Field Trip Apps and Websites for you and your families to explore.
