Skokie Public Library Shares Online Resources

From the Skokie Public Library:

March 17, 2020

We're sending you a warm hello from Youth Services at Skokie Public Library!

We are staying home for now to help keep everyone healthy. I know that many of you are, too. We will miss you all at storytimes! Here are some ideas for where you can find stories at home.

First, read together! Parents and caregivers, you are your child’s first teacher, as well as their special people. They don’t care if you read in different voices, with extravagant props, or in 30-minute chunks.

Second, here are some great places to find stories and songs online for free. We’ll be adding to this list frequently, so keep an eye out for more ideas.

TumbleBook Library

This collection of animated, narrated picture books lets kids follow along word for word, in addition to listening. There is also an app.

Storyline Online

This website features videos with famous actors reading stories (including Viola Davis, Allison Janney, Chris Pine, Wanda Sykes, Justin Theroux, and Betty White), with animated illustrations.

Skokie Sing-Along Videos

The library's YouTube channel includes a collection of fun videos of local teachers and library staff. Sing along!

This press release was produced by the Skokie Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.