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Virtual Programming
Homeschool Meet-up |
Promotes friendships within the homeschool community and supports the child's education through books read aloud with engaging activities. Monthly guest speakers will talk about their careers and answer questions.
Community Helper Coloring Sheets: |
Preschool Story Time |
An engaging educational experience that promotes language development through books read aloud, songs, activities, and crafts.
Check out our Pre-School Storytime archive. |
Simple Sewing |
Are you curious about embroidery and stitching? Children practice hand-eye coordination and learn about color theory and design as they create their own works of art.
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S.T.E.A.M. |
Join us each week with a new STEAM experiment. Check out our STEAM playlist on the McKinney Public Library Facebook page.
Take and Make - Early Learners |
Seasonal crafts and activities to do at home for children aged 0-4 years old.
Take and Make - Elementary |
Seasonal crafts and activities to do at home for children 5-12 years old.
Volunteens |
Need service hours for school? Help us make a contribution to the community by working on various service projects. For more information check out the Volunteens Website
3 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday at John and Judy Gay Library
Online Resources for Kids |
Civics and Reading
- Audible | Free audiobooks for kids
- Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
- iCivics | Educational civics-based games
- Storyline Online | Videos of celebrities reading children's books
STEM / STEAM
- The Dyson Foundation | At-home science challenges
- Exploratorium | At-home science challenges, stories, cooking
- Hour of Code | A series of 1 hour online courses for all ages
- How Stuff Works | Articles that explain how the world works
- Math is Fun | Games that make all kinds of math fun & easy to learn
- National Geographic | Math and geography resources
- PBS Kids | Games and interactive activities
A little of everything
- Print 'n Practice | Cursive writing worksheets
- Typing Club | Learn the fundamentals of touch-typing
- Library of Congress | Resources for every age group and interest
- Old Farmer's Almanac - Kids | Stories and activities
- Sesame Street | Fun activities for preschoolers
- Smithsonian Learning Lab | Interactive learning website for all interests
- Ted Ed | Videos on topics of all kinds
Contact Us
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Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library
101 E. Hunt St.
McKinney, TX 75069
John & Judy Gay Library
6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy.
McKinney, TX 75070
Ph 972-547-7323
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