Learning Resources

Welcome to our page for Learning Resources. We wanted to provide a spot where you can find free online resources that may help you with remote learning, homeschooling, or after-school activities. There are also some great resources for adults.

Our Digital Library page also includes some great resources such as Tumblebooks, Hoopla, cloudLibrary, Kids InfoBits, Gale Courses and more.

If you don't already have a free library card, you can apply for an Online Library card that is valid for 3 months. After that time, please contact the library and we can provide you with a free, permanent library card.

If you are having difficulty with your library card or the digital library, email the library at LibraryAdministration@kawarthalakeslibrary.ca.

Homeschooling Books in our Catalogue

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We currently offer Pickup Service at all of our library branches.

Find more information on our Covid-19 page.

Library Virtual Programs

Find these virtual programs and more on our social media channels (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram):

@kawarthalibrary

Virtual Program Schedule

Kids

Canada Together

Free Online Resources for Canadians

Activities Ideas Lists

Giant List of Ideas for Being Home with Kids

Kids Activities Blog

Educational Games and Activities

Academic Earth - Lectures

Bill Nye the Science Guy

Bitsboard

National Geographic for Kids

Crayola Colouring Pages

Colouring Pages

More Colouring Pages

Every Child a Reader Colouring Pages

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Learning Cursive Writing for Kids

Sharing Our Notebooks - Writing Activities

Storyjumper - Create Storybooks Online

Super Colouring Pages

Tate Paint

Just For Fun

All About Birds Digital Birdwatching

CBC Kids

DC Comics

Education World Puzzles

Free Online Boredom Buster Resources

Harry Potter Digital Escape Room

Mazes

My Fridge Food

Puzzle Games

30 Day Lego Challenge

Homeschool Support

BrainPop

The Canadian Homeschooler

Curio - Sharpen Your Mind

Curiosity Global Community Centre

Education.com Printable Worksheets

Greatschools.org Worksheets

Homeschool Canada

Kahoot

Little Bins for Little Hands blog

Ontario.ca Learn at Home

Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents

Pinnguaq **local STEM organization

Authors Everywhere Book Readings

Kayak - Canada's History for Kids

KidLit TV

Reading Vine

Storyline Online

Teach Your Monster to Read

25 Sources of Free Public Domain Books

Stay Active

Cosmic Kids

Fluency and Fitness

Go Noodle - movement, yoga and mindfulness videos

Very Well Family Jump Rope Games

50 Ways to Explore Nature in Your Own Backyard

Virtual Tours

American Dairy Association Virtual Farm Tours

Harry Potter: A History of Magic

20 Virtual Field Trips to Take With Your Kids

Adults

Get Creative

Artists Network

Empty Easel Art Tutorials

Mandala Colouring Pages

Ravelry Knit and Crochet Resource

Skill Share Art Videos

Stay Active

YMCA Health and Fitness Videos

Yoga with Adriene

Virtual Tours/Exhibits

Art Gallery of Ontario

Earth's Most Beautiful Places

Google Arts and Culture

Lindsay's Old Gaol Museum Virtual Exhibits ** local history

Virtual Garden Tours

COVID-19: The Kawartha Lakes Pandemic Time Capsule

Share a story with us of how you're living your life during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Here are some suggestions:

Recipes! Did you try new ones? Did some tried and true favourites get you through this tough time?
Pictures! It can be photos of you and your family doing something, it can be your kids' drawings, it can be scenery or something important to you; it can anything at all.
"A day in the life of...": Write a story about your day! No story is "non-essential" or "unimportant."
Quotes! Did you find some words of wisdom elsewhere that helped you? Tell us!
Need a class project? Consider having your students tell us about their COVID-19 life.

All contributions to the time capsule are welcome! The time capsule will live on in our Digital Archive as you help us capture this moment in our shared history.

Creativebug Home Crafting Guides

Activities From Other Libraries

Check out what programs other libraries have going on. Please note that some programs may not be accessible to you due to registration restrictions.

Ajax Public Library

Barrie Public Library

Belleville Public Library

Brampton Public Library

Burlington Public Library

Clarington Public Library

Cobourg Public Library - adults and teens

Cobourg Public Library - children and families

Guelph Public Library

Hamilton Public Library

Kitchener Public Library

London Public Library

Mississauga Public Library

Oshawa Public Library

Ottawa Public Library

Peterborough Public Library

Pickering Public Library

Selwyn Public Library

Toronto Public Library

Vaughan Public Library

Podcasts for Kids

But Why – answers to questions submitted by kids

What If World

Brains On – Science only Q&A

The Past & Curious

Wow in the World – NPRs first show for kids

Tumble

Stuff You Should Know

Book Club For Kids

Noodle Loaf

Full STEAM Ahead - New Library Service!

We are excited to be able to offer STEAM Kits – toys and activities that build skills in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. These are educational (and fun!) items that will engage adults and children alike. We hope that these deliver positive, hands-on learning experiences that will provide opportunities for discovery and challenges. Click here to head to the webpage for more information or to book now.

Kawartha Lakes Public Library

Telephone: (705) 324-9411 ext 1291
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