Links to Get You Through Quarantine
Hello Monson. We miss you and want you all to be well. We offer many free, on-line resources for research, lifelong learning and entertainment! Visit our Stream/ Download and Online Research “Quick Links” on our homepage for e-books, audio, tv, movies, music, and more. Our research links can help with homework, test preparation, wellness or learning a new skill or hobby.
Here is a list of free, online resources and databases (that you will need a library card to access) to help you through this time. Monson residents, please call us at 413-267-3866 or email hbodwell@cwmars.org if you need a help or a library card. We will respond as quickly as possible.
Important Information
Surgeon General: How to make a face mask
MA COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Loan Fund
MA Department of Unemployment Virtual Town Halls
Mass.gov All COVID-19 Resources and Updated information
Mass.gov COVID-19 Food Assistance
Mass.gov Domestic Violence Resources
Mass.gov Mental Health Resources
Mass.gov Substance Use Prevention Resources
CWMARS answers questions about library services
Children and Families
Authors Everywhere YouTube channel created by children’s book authors and illustrators
Growing Book by Book online story times, singalongs and more!
Ballard Institute of Puppetry: Puppet-Building Workshops on Facebook Live
Drawing Classes from Famous Illustrators a list of links
Worcester Art Museum “Art Together” stories and art
Spanish Children’s Stories Read along in Spanish or English
Storyline Online has celebrities reading picture books with curriculum tie-ins.
Emily Arrow with daily Ukulele Story Time.
Infobits: targeting the research needs of children k-5. Provided by the MA Board of Library Commisioners (MBLC) and MA Regional Library System
Cosmic Kids Yoga keeps your family active and mindful while relieving stress.
Alvin Ailey Online Dance Classes
Kids Bop daily dance party
Workout with a MA State Trooper (Massachusetts State Police facebook page)
Method Test Prep: ACT/SAT Prep provided by the MFL
The Great Courses provided by the MFL
Mango: Learn a new language, provided by the MFL
Outdoor Activites
Audobon: Birding by Ear a beginner’s guide to common bird sounds
Audobon: 10 of the best podcast about birds
Cornell Lab of Ornithology all about birds and birding, lessons, games, & virtual birding
Art, Music, Dance & Travel
Bob Ross’s “The Joy of Painting” every episode is now free.
MoMA’s Free online Art Classes – great for teachers/homeschoolers too!
NPR’s list of virtual concerts
Alvin Ailey Onliine Dance Classes
Google Open Heritage: explore iconic locations
National Park Service virtual tour of Yellowstone
National Park Service virtual tour of the Carlsbad Caverns
Newspapers
The Boston Globe provided by the MA Board of Library Commisioners (MBLC) and MA Regional Library System
The New York Times provided by the MA Board of Library Commisioners (MBLC) and MA Regional Library System
Newsbank: Western MA local newspapers. Provided by western MA libraries
Lifelong Learning
LearnItLive: Wellness and Personal Development, provided by the MFL
The Great Courses provided by the MFL
Heritage Quest: discovering your family history. Provided by the MA Board of Library Commisioners (MBLC) and MA Regional Library System
Mango: Learn a new language. Provided by the MFL
Niche Academy: Quick tutorials on social media, databases and more. Provided by the MFL
Universal Class: over 500 courses ranging from business and technology to crafts and cooking, many classes targeted for homeschoolers and teachers too! Provided by the MFL
What to Read