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CCPL offers book discussion groups, author events, concerts, classes and more. Visit the program calendar, read our monthly Program Guide, or explore the links on the left to find activities.
Browse the tabs below for links to free, digital things to do!
- Art techniques and tips from former Disney animator and wildlife illustrator Aaron Blaise
- Vast virtual makerspace for step-by-step circuit-based, cooking, craft, and outdoor projects.
- Origami expert Leyla Torres is a soothing guide to learning this paper folding art.
- Art instruction videos from artist and teacher Stan Prokopenko
- A resource that makes hard-to-find music from the past available to researchers, teachers and the public in order to educate and enlighten present and future generations.
- Archive of some of the very first audio recordings ever made
- Live streaming music by folk and singer-songwriter artists
Listen (Smithsonian Institute)
- Playlists and podcasts on a variety of musical genres, including world music, rhythm and blues, and the sounds of the Civil Rights movement
- Musical time machine that plays radio broadcasts from different times and places around the globe
- Free streaming of digital music, podcasts, and videos.
- Build skills with courses, certificates, and degrees online from world-class universities and companies
- Watch lions, cheetah cubs, giant pandas, elephants and more on these live streams! Downloadable activity packet included at link.
- Nonpartisan pros and cons of current issues
- Interactive, video-based lessons on practically everything
- Innovation, inspiration, and “ideas worth spreading”
Virginia Museum of History and Culture At Home
- COVID-19 stories, lectures, virtual tours, and more
- The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts houses a remarkable permanent collection of nearly 50,000 works of art from almost every major world culture.
- Complete syllabi, video lectures, and readings for college-level liberal arts and sciences.
- Health topics and fitness videos for seniors
- Adapted physical education activities and games for individuals with and without different abilities.
- Workout videos, health and fitness advice, and recipes for beginners to experts.
- Yoga, meditation, and mindfulness videos