Online resources and activities during COVID-19

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Keen to continue to access the Council services during the COVID-19 lockdown? While our facilities are closed, we are offering a range of programs and activities online.

We have also compiled some other online resources to keep you busy without leaving the comfort of your own home.

Libraries

While the library branches are closed, you can access a wide range of services from home such as eBooks, kids activities and a brand new reservation delivery service.

Head to the Library at Home page for further information, and see below for some highlights.

Reservation delivery service

Maribyrnong Libraries have launched a new reservation delivery service that is free for all library members. Simply make a reservation on the library website, and a staff member will call you to arrange delivery.

Online Story Time

The library branches may be temporarily closed, but Story Time will continue! A new Story Time Online will be uploaded on YouTube at 11am, every Monday to Friday.

Baby Rhyme Time @ Home

Maribyrnong Libraries have taken Baby Rhyme Time online. You can now watch a series of stories and songs for babies aged 0-2 years every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm via YouTube.

Community Centres

While the community centres are closed due to COVID-19, they are offering a range of their regular programs and activities online.

View the list of programs that are currently on offer here, and check out some of the highlights below.

Music for Hip Toddlers

Join Razz online on Thursdays and Fridays for a rollicking ride through dance and percussion, perfect for children aged 0-4 years of age.

Mini Chefs

There will be four weekly Mini Chef sessions offered online, giving children an opportunity to learn to cook some wonderful recipes for all the family to enjoy. Sessions kick off on Thursday 7 May.

Hot Cross Bun Making

Easter might be over, but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy Hot Cross Buns! View a step-by-step guide from Deb Ong, former owner and chef at Jack B Nimble, on how to make these delicious treats on YouTube.

Phoenix Youth's Isolation Creations

To engage with fellow young people throughout the municipality, Phoenix Youth Centre has launched Isolation Creations, a celebration of local young people and their amazing talents through a collection of videos featuring them performing, creating, skill sharing and moving.

The collection of videos include music performances to keep you entertained, dance tutorials to get you moving, and a series of ‘Self Love in Social Isolation’ videos from local artists Sami and Natana.

Check it out here.

Online educational resources

My Smart Garden

Use the time at home as an opportunity to get out into the garden. My Smart Garden is a free program that will help you grow food, shelter your home from the sun and wind, create homes for local wildlife, use water wisely and recycle wastes.

Interactive resources

Enjoy learning more about our community with a range of printable word search puzzles that the entire family can enjoy. Keep your an eye on this page as we begin to release more!

Library resources

The many online library resources remain available 24/7, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers, on demand streaming, children's activities, and much more.

Health and wellbeing

Get Active! at Home Series

The Get Active! at Home Series is an interactive online program that consists of over 20 different free and live 6-week physical activity programs.

The Series runs from Monday 4 May to Sunday 14 June.

More info

Life Fitness Digital Coach

Life Fitness, a partner of Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre, have a range of online workouts that can be completed at home. The Digital Coach workouts are free, however users will be required to register for an account.

Virtual tours and livestreams

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

MSO is livestreaming some their performances on YouTube. Head to their YouTube channel to enjoy the music.

National Gallery of Victoria

The NGV has a number of virtual tours available online so that you can view the artworks they currently have on display. Check it out on the NGV website.

Zoos Victoria

Zoos Victoria have set up a few live stream cameras from Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo, so that you can enjoy the zoo from anywhere. View the Animal House stream's on the Zoos Victoria website.

Museum at Home

Take a virtual tour of Melbourne Museum, become a little scientist from the comfort of your own home, or delve deeper into Victoria's immigration history with Museum Victoria's Museum at Home.

Melbourne Recital Centre

Melbourne Recital Centre are taking a range of live musical performances online for you to enjoy in your own home. Tune into Live from Melbourne Recital Centre.

ACMI

Join ACMI every Wednesday for a weekly movie night with their virtual Cinematheque. You can enjoy a selection of classic and contemporary films selected by ACMI's Film Department and the Melbourne Cinematheque Committee.

SEA LIFE Melbourne

Learn all about marine life and some of the beautiful underwater creatures at SEA LIFE Melbourne with their live streams.

2020 Sydney Biennale

Experience the 2020 Sydney Biennale online! You can enjoy online activations and experiences that draw on the seven themes that inspire the exhibition.

Sydney Opera House

Enjoy the Sydney Opera House from home with weekly live recordings, never-before-seen footage, podcasts, articles, videos and more on their new digital program.

Global resources

There are a number of museums and art galleries across the globe that are providing online and virtual experiences. This comprehensive list has plenty of options to keep you busy - some of the highlights include:

The Smithsonian

Take a self-guided tour of the National Museum of Natural History with their guided tours.

The Louvre

With a range of online tours, you can visit the museum's exhibition rooms and galleries without leaving the comfort of your own couch.

Yosemite National Park

Go on a virtual tour of California's Yosemite National Park, one of America's most popular natural environments.

The Guggenheim

Search through an online database of selected artworks from the Guggenheim's permanent collection.

The Tate

Each of the Tate's four galleries (the Britain and Modern in London, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives) have a series of kids resources, videos, podcasts and online classes available.

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

You can enjoy exhibition tours and learn about artworks via videos, Q&A's with curators, playlist and articles in MoMA's Virtual Views series.

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