Children's Library Online at Valley Cottage: Online Storytimes
StoryTimes
Traditional Storytimes help a child's early learning development. Though we are not conducting in-person storytimes at this time, we encourage you to continue to use books, rhymes, fingerplays, and songs to help your child's early growth.
Time for a little magic...
The world of Harry Potter is coming to you through your computer screen! Listen in as the cast of the Harry Potter movies read the books, chapter by chapter.
https://www.wizardingworld.com/
Also, for a limited time, the Harry Potter novels are available on hoopla!
Do you love Roald Dahl? Do you like supporting good causes? Do you adore watching celebrities goof around? Then James and the Giant Peach read by Taika and friends is just for you!
The collaboration between Roald Dahl Story Company, Taika Waititi and the star-studded line-up of guests will serve children and families currently in lockdown all over the world and will raise money for Partners In Health, a global health non-profit who are on the front line of the fight against COVID-19 in the most vulnerable parts of the world, with the Roald Dahl Story Company committed to donation matching of $1 million.
Watch new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
Resources Online
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Popular YouTube channel with videos of books read aloud.
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Another great read channel for books read aloud! Also divided into age categories.
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Picture books read by Actors and Actresses!
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Celebrities read stories and also raises awareness for those in need during this crisis.
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Books read aloud and other activities!
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Goodnight with Dolly Parton“Goodnight With Dolly” will feature Dolly Parton reading a series of Imagination Library books all carefully chosen for their appropriate content at this moment in time.
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PBS Storytime with Michelle ObamaJoin Mrs. Obama for story hour every Monday at noon!