We know how much you love to learn. Take advantage of some extra down time to read, learn a new language, watch movies, listen to music, or explore something fascinating.  

All Ages

All Subjects

• eLibrary Card: All San José residents are eligible to apply for an e-library card, which gives you access to eBooks, eMovies, eMusic, eMagazines, and eNews
• Lynda Resources:A San José Public Library card also gives you access to the extensive resources on Lynda.com
• Class Central: Free online classes for adults from Ivy League schools
• TheBestSchools.org College Scholarship: $1000 scholarship that is offered to online student applicants biannually

History

• The Museum of the Black Family: Free Black History Month resource for kids and adults! 
• History Park San José Outdoor Walking Tours: History San José will resume offering outdoor walking tours of History Park on February 2nd! A museum guide will lead you through History Park, discussing the historical and architectural background of each building. Tours run every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am via reservation only. Purchase your tickets today!

Learn a New Language

• Duolingo Application: A free platform to learn over 30 different languages on your smartphone or desktop computer

STEAM

• Free Virtual Summer Camps 2022:  Free virtual summer camps that children can easily sign up for the summer at no cost! The virtual summer camps cover different interesting topics including coding, robotics, mathematics, art, reading, and writing.
• "Why Are Bees So Important To Earth?" - Ella McManus-Rossman: Ella is helping residents in the City of San José make #PROGRESSforPOLLINATORS! When choosing her 7th grade science project, Ella decided to help bees and getting the community involved.
  • Ella's Mason Bee house instructions
• PBS' NOVA Science Series: For science enthusiasts fascinated by topics ranging from exploring Antarctica to the rings of Saturn
• NBC Bay Area's Weather Classroom: Learn about meteorology and climatology. Other resources for exploring meteorology include:
  • The California Climate Tracker from the Desert Research Institute
  • National Centers for Environmental Prediction
  • San José State University’s Fire Weather Research Laboratory
  • NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center

Kids, Parents, Educators 

All Subjects

• Learn in Shelter: Free tutoring services for students by students via Zoom. High school volunteers can offer help with academic subjects, including math, science, English, history, foreign language and computer science.
• Microsoft Education Center: Educational resources and activities for students from 3 to 12 years old
• PBS Kids Videos, Games and Adventures
• Scholastic Learn at Home: Day-to-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking and growing
• Education.com: Free online learning resources categorized by grade and/or subject
• El sitio de Magisterio: Una compilación de recursos educativos gratuitos creada explícitamente para la continuación de la educación durante la pandemia del coronavirus. Puedes escribir un diario, escuchar a música y crear proyectos en un entorno virtual de aprendizaje 

STEAM  

• Science with Katella: Learn science from a smart kid!
  • The Volume & Density of Ketchup
  • Fruity Inertia
• Activity Hero's Little Medical School: Young scientists can learn science and medicine from a practicing doctor—a new lesson every Thursday at 11 a.m.  
• Khan-Academy-Kids: Explore lessons for teachers and parents, offered in 10 different languages
• Minecraft Education Edition: Practice problem solving, collaboration, and learn about AI in an immersive environment
• Crunchzilla: Free coding game for kids
• Kids Think Design: Free online resource providing information and interactive projects for kids and teens interested in a variety of design careers
• Play-Well TEKnologies Facebook Live: Free STEM live videos every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m.
• Professor Egghead Science Academy YouTube Channel: Free science experiment videos
• Steven Spangler Science Activities: Free at-home science experiments

En Español

• Cienciabit YouTube: Un canal de videos científicos increíbles
• Excéntricos del Océano: Conoce a las criaturas más misteriosas del mundo

Reading and Language Acquisition

• Story Time with Kendra from Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
• Wee Share Stories: Stories read out loud from the SJ Public Library
• Leveled e-books and quizzes on Raz-Kids
• Spelling Shed: Practice spelling