Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Massachusetts Libraries: Stay Engaged, Have Fun, Relieve Stress

Mental Health Resources from elsewhere in our guide.

Download free coloring books from 113 museums, offered as part of the annual #colorourcollections social media campaign.

NYTimes Health advice and exercises.

Self Magazine

"Ailey Extension was created to continue Alvin Ailey's legacy that dance comes from the people and should be given back to the people. While these are difficult times for the dance community which relies on people gathering in spaces to share movement and create together, it feels important more now than ever to make dance accessible to everyone."

Free yoga classes for a limited time with an extension for students and teachers.

Workout at home videos.

This is a Youtube Channel created and run by children's book writers and illustrators. With all this talk of potential quarantines and school closures, we wanted to do something to offer relief for parents and kids who might find themselves stuck at home. On this channel, you'll find workshops, readings, activities, art projects, writing games, writing advice, and more. We hope that we can offer you some fun, some distraction, and a creative outlet for any feelings that might come up during this time.
See sample video below!

Award-winning illustrator will be hosting free drawing webcasts every weekday at 2pm EST for at least the next few weeks. (3/13/20)

"Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks. "

The Greater Boston Illustrators' Group dreamed up #StoryMarch as the Covid-19 pandemic took over the daily lives of everyone we know. As schools and offices close and people are stuck at home without their usual activities and diversions, we hope that #StoryMarch might be a fun way for all artists of every age to stretch themselves a little and have fun.

"Some of the most beautiful architecture in the world is found in libraries—which ensure that everyone in their communities can enjoy their amazing spaces. And even if you can’t visit a particular library in person, you may be able to explore its highlights virtually online."

Have fun on the house—while you’re stuck in the house. By Lisa Milbrand (March 20, 2020)

Interested in history or sociology? Help with this transcription project at the Newberry Library, Chicago, IL, and "[u]ncover everyday life during the 19th and early 20th centuries.... Turn handwritten documents into searchable digital resources available to the public and scholars world-wide."

Moog and Korg have made certain synth apps free in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Download them here, and make some new music.

These free virtual tours use Google Earth to give you a brief escape.

Free! Live stream at 7:30pm EST, with recordings available for 20 hours afterwards. (March 16-April 5th)

"Silkroad artists will be sharing short, musical performances live on Facebook and Instagram - bringing music of comfort and joy directly from our homes into yours!...Recordings of all videos posted."

"During all this chaos we bring you live broadcast music from your favorite international musicians straight to the comfort of your living room. Performances will be live streamed from the individual Instagram accounts of the artists as well as on this website. Follow us on Instagram @StayAtHomeFestival for updated artist roster and performance schedule!"

Live country/folk/Americana shows featuring renowned artists. On-going starting March 19. Times vary. Pay what you can.

Stageit is an online venue where artists perform interactive shows for their fans directly from a laptop, offering unique live experiences. Pay what you can or low cost.

Create and share your own art from home and use the #SongsofComfort hashtag on social media to showcase your creations