If you're looking for storytime ideas, ask your Children's Librarians! Did you know that Children's Librarians have years of experience creating engaging storytimes for children of all ages and their blogs can be a great source of inspiration for storytime themes and activities. Below is a short list of blogs by librarians to get you started.
Thinking about doing your own virtual storytime? Be aware that books are protected under copyright laws and cannot be used for recorded storytimes without an author's permission. If you want to use something for a virtual storytime, make sure you look for items that are under the public domain, meaning they no longer have copyright protections and can be adapted/used by the general population without legal repercussions.
The good news is that nursery rhymes, folktales, and fairytales that have been around for years are probably already in the public domain! The link below has some great practical considerations for those wanting to do virtual storytimes.
Your State Library has great online resources for early learners! All resources are free to access for all Kansas residents. Some may require a State Library eCard - these are free for Kansas residents! If you would like your own eCard, email your librarian or stop by the library to get one issued to you.
