Staying Connected at Home

Staying at home can be lonely. Even if you’re surrounded by family, it’s easy to feel disconnected in a time like this. Staying connected is so important to help you find joy in these uncertain times so you can continue to spread your positive energy into the world - and we all know the world needs those good vibes right now! We’ve gathered some fun ways for you to stay connected with others and the world by virtually relaxing at the beach, visiting museums, watching concerts, reading books, and small acts of peace and kindness that can make a big difference.

Creative ways to connect

Share in music

Check out how students at James Campbell High School are continuing to sing together! Then explore NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series where your favorite artists perform live versions of their songs. Due to COVID-19 they’ve moved to working at home so their Tiny Desk (Home) Concerts are recorded remotely, check out Billie Eilish’s performance and watch other amazing artists that have performed over the years!

Join these artists in offering peace

See what peace means to these artists as they share how they offer peace during this COVID-19 pandemic. Rise up and offer peace yourself by completing their daily peace action.

Read, listen, and watch

Read

Did you know that with your Hawaii State Public Library card you have access to books without even going into the library? Borrow ebooks online through the library’s Overdrive website! You don’t even have to worry about overdue books because they automatically get sent back once your time is up. All you need to do is log in with your library card number and PIN.

Don’t have a library card yet? Use this form to sign up for a temporary virtual library card valid for 45 days. To gain full access to books and other resources you will need to safely visit your local library with your parent or guardian who can present their current ID and proof of mailing address.

Listen

Explore the world of audiobooks and read with your ears! Read Roald Dahl’s classic James and the Giant Peach with your favorite celebrities or pick out your own story from audible’s free book collection.

Watch

With your Hawaii State Public Library card you also have access to a library of movies you can enjoy from home! Also check out the Hawaii International Film Festival website for their current showcase. If you enjoy movies and are interested in film or animation, challenge yourself to create a short film that you can submit for their next festival!

Don’t have a library card yet? Use this form to sign up for a temporary virtual library card valid for 45 days.

Explore the world from home

Live animal cameras

Spy on animals in the wild, relax by Pipeline’s waves, or pay a visit to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo all from home, all happening live! Our personal favorite is the Brooks Falls Brown Bears cam in Alaska - watch the skilled bears find their meal and, wow, those fish sure can fly!

Tour art museums

Virtually visit museums around the world and learn about art pieces through Google Arts & Culture collections - if you don’t know where to start check out our favorites below! Or tour the Louvre in Paris through their website. Be sure to also check out their funny animated “One Minute in a Museum” series to quickly learn about some of the famous pieces in the Louvre’s collection - it only takes a minute!

Your small actions can make a big difference

COVID-19 is a global issue. Everyone around the world is experiencing the same things you are. Although the virus is so small we can’t even see it, it has caused big changes in our lives. What we can do might be small but it can also make a big difference in our community and the world! Donating is only one way of healing the world, even being kind by staying at home is an action that makes a big impact. Think of a small action you can do today for the people around you and know that even though it may be small, it will make a big difference.

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*Artwork sourced from the United Nations Global Call Out To Creatives – help stop the spread of COVID-19. As a result of all of the creative responses and generosity shared for this campaign, there is now a library of artwork to educate, uplift, and inspire individuals and communities all across the world through this global crisis. You are invited to visit and explore the UN COVID-19 Creative Content Hub to share your favorite pieces of work with your peers, friends, and family.