virtual Learning Resources

With libraries and bookstores closed, use Sora or Overdrive to check out eBooks and audiobooks from your couch! Go to the eBook/Audiobook page for links and directions on downloading the Overdrive app. It's all FREE!

Junior Library Guild provides unlimited access to read books online from any device. Titles enter and exit the digital stream regularly, so there are always new picks available. Click on High School Stream to see what's currently available.

Sync Audiobooks for Teens STARTS APRIL 30! Sign up to receive two free paired audiobooks per week through July 29. That's 26 audiobooks you get to keep (not just check out). Click here for this year's titles, which range from YA fiction to nonfiction and classics. Note you will need to use Overdrive's Sora app. Directions are included when you sign up for Sync.

AP Central/CollegeBoard Online Courses & Review Sessions

Khan Academy

Lynda.com A DCL library card gives you access to online courses in business, software, technology & creative skills created by experts.

Mango Languages A DCL library card gives you access to a fun online tool for learning a new language.

➤ The New York Times Learning Network: Resources for teachers, lessons & activities for students, weekly news quizzes, Coronavirus resource page for students and much more.

➤The New York Times Upfront Magazine (Log In: I Am a Student PW: legend20) Written for teens.

➤ The News Literacy Project Offers nonpartisan, independent programs that teach students how to know what to trust in the digital age. Good Coronavirus resource page.

Go to The News Sources Page for more news source links.

➤ Google Earth National Parks Video intro

➤ Google Art Collections

➤ Virtual Museum Tours (from Conde Nast)

➤ 19 Immersive Museum Exhibits (from PBS NewsHour Canvas)

➤ NASA at home

➤ Virtual Concerts (list updated daily by NPR)

➤ Free Online Events & Activities for Kids at Home (Common Sense Media)

DCSD Virtual Calming Corner: Links and resources to help manage emotions. Take a deep breath and explore!

TMAC Fitness "20-minute workouts. No equipment. No excuses." Enter the code WHOLE30 for 30 days free.

Aaptiv App Get unlimited access for three months to over 2,500 audio-guided workouts and programs led by expert trainers in running, strength, yoga, and 10 other categories. Free with a DCL library card (Need a card? Click here.)

Headspace Meditations, sleep and movement exercises to help us "weather the storm."

Teen Health & Wellness Provides high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward, curricular and self-help support (access through June 30)