Resources
Educational Resources
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
- Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a program that mails a free book each month to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the United States and around the world. Click the link to register.
- “Good Night with Dolly” Broadcasts live every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. through April 30th. Dolly Parton reads books from the Imagination Library collection. Included with each video are activities and parent reading tips. Videos and activities from past events are also available.
Durham Public Library Digital Collections Offers resources for both children and teens as well as access to books, movies, and music. Available to Durham County residents only. Don’t have a library card? Sign up for a temporary digital card here.
Orange County Library Virtual Branch Offers resources for both children and parents as well as access to ebooks, audiobooks, music and movies. Available to Orange County residents only. Don’t have a library card? Sign up for a temporary card here.
Chapel Hill Public Library Offers resources for both children and parents as well as access to ebooks, audiobooks. Available to Chapel Hill and Orange County residents only.
PBS Kids Offers free educational games for preschoolers.
Funbrain Offers educational games and videos for children in pre-k through 8th grade.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Watch aquarium creatures and marine wildlife live.
San Diego Zoo Watch live broadcasts of the animals in their zoo exhibits.
Cosmic Kids Yoga Yoga videos for children.
Dr. Emily King: Stories This web page features downloadable stories to help parents discuss Covid 19 with their young children.
Epic! Digital Library for Kids 12 & Under. Epic! is offering a 30 day free trial (then $7.99 per month after) to parents and free access to teachers through June 30th.
Resources for Families in Need
Sheetz Meal Program for Children Offers free lunches (turkey sandwich, chips, and a drink) to children all day at ALL Sheetz locations.
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (Serves Durham and Orange County)
- Durham County Food Bank:
- Located at: 2700 Angier Avenue, Suite A, Durham, NC 27703
- Phone: 919-956-2513
- Open Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Orange County residents: The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina distributes food every Wednesday to Orange County residents, in partnership with the Chapel Hill Public Housing Office.
Durham Community Food Pantry (Serves Durham and Orange County)
- Located at: 2020 Chapel Hill Rd., Suite 30, Durham, NC 27707
- Phone: 919-286-1964
- Open Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Inter-Faith Council for Social Service Food pantry and Community Kitchen.
- Located at: 110 W. Main Street, Carrboro, NC, 27510
- Phone: (919) 929-6380
- Food Pantry Open Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm (By appointment only)
- Community Kitchen Open Monday through Friday (Lunch 11:15am-12:30pm; Dinner 6:15pm-7:00pm) SaturdayLunch 11:15am-12:30pm and Sunday Lunch 12:15pm-1:30pm
WIC Food Program for pregnant mothers and children under 5
- Call the Orange County Health Department at 919-245 2422 or 919-245-2447 to apply.