Skokie Public Library Suggests Activities To Do At Home This Week

Press release from the Skokie Public Library:

By Amy Koester

March 30, 2020

FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES

Is Your Cat Left-Pawed or Right-Pawed?

Does your cat have a preferred paw? Here’s how to find out which paw your feline friend prefers(PDF).

FOR ALL AGES

Show Us Your Work-from-Home Buddies

See our Instagram stories on Wednesday, April 1, as some of our staff share pictures and stories of their work-from-home buddies, of the stuffed and live pet variety. Share your own photo and tag the library.

FOR ADULTS

Creative Writing Prompts

Use these five prompts (PDF) to start a new creative writing piece or add to an old one. Some will work for poetry and fiction, and others for nonfiction writing.

Performances

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Formed in 1985, this ensemble, made up of only ukuleles of various sizes, along with the voices of its eight members, blends elements of rock, classical, jazz, folk, film soundtracks, and other genres into a unique musical experience. They’ve uploaded a one-hour recorded live performance on YouTube that is lots of fun.

Music Live Streams

NPR Music has compiled a list of live audio and video streams from around the world, categorized by date and genre, with links out to streaming platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. It is a living document that will be updated every day until it's no longer needed.

International Bluegrass Music Association

See the schedules and attendance details for online bluegrass concerts and festivals. Events are currently taking place daily.

WDCB Virtual Events

WDCB, Chicago’s Home for Jazz, has a calendar of upcoming virtual streamed performances featuring jazz, blues, world, and folk music.

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