All New Haven Free Public Library locations will be closed on Saturday, October 12 and Monday, October 14 in observance of Italian Heritage Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day. All locations will reopen for their normal hours on Tuesday, October 15.

For Little Ones

This free, learn-to-read site is arranged in four different sections to play, based on where your child is on their reading journey.  Ages 4-7

This website has games from your favorite PBS shows like Sesame Street and Arthur.  Ages 3-7

Fun games for kids and parents. Ages 3-6

This site has free games about animals, mythology, history, and more.  Ages 4-10

This site has free games from your favorite Nick Jr. shows like Blues Clues and Peppa Pig.  Ages 3-7


For Big Kids

Make your own superhero, play games, and watch videos.  Ages 7+

Play games while learning about how United States Government works!  (Requires registering for a free account) Ages 10+

Your destination for Scholastic characters, games, stories, and more! (requires registering for a free account) Ages 7+.


Exercise At Home

Darebee provides workout and fitness ideas, printable goals sheets, nutrition ideas, and more! The site has a handy set of filters to find the perfect workout info!


Walking Tours and Online Exhibits

Children’s Museum (Boston, Massachusetts): Virtual Tour of Japanese House, At-Home Activities

George Washington’s Estate (Mount Vernon, Virginia): Virtual Tour

Musee d’Orsay (Paris, France): Virtual Tour, Online Exhibit

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Seoul, South Korea): Virtual Tour, Online Exhibit

National Museum of Natural History (Washington, D.C.): Virtual Tour, Online Exhibits

Old Sturbridge Village (Sturbridge, Massachusetts): Virtual Tour

San Diego Zoo (San Diego, California): live cameras 

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (New York, New York): Virtual Tour, Online Exhibits

Uffizi Gallery (Florence, Italy): Virtual Tour, Online Exhibits

Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam, Netherlands): Virtual Tour, Online Exhibits