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Friends:

I am forwarding this from the Internet Archive, a non-profit organization.

Margaret


Summer is in full swing, but in many areas recreational facilities are closed and gatherings limited. Wondering how to stay entertained when movie theaters, pools, summer camps, amusement parks, playgrounds, concerts, and sporting events are all canceled or closed? The has a huge number of resources that you can use to make your own fun. Here are a few ideas for activities you can do in small groups, outdoors, for free, AND while using our collections!

Go on a Nature Walk

Want to know ? Ready to try your hand at ? Curious if any of ? Our collections include dozens of and go on a walk and see how many different flowers, , , or you can find!
Break Out the Sidewalk Chalk

Chalk art has experienced a renaissance during this pandemic, with artists of all ages expressing themselves on the pavement. If you want some inspiration, check out these or browse art from one of our . Here are some , , , and .
Read Outside

There’s nothing quite like a good book enjoyed in the shade of a leafy tree. Grab a blanket, hammock, or lawn chair; ; and go read something fun at the beach, on a hilltop, in your city park, by a flower patch, in the woods, next to a river, or even just in your own backyard.

Take Up Gardening
Whether you have a huge patch of soil or a small pot on your windowsill, gardening is a great way to relieve stress and connect with the outdoors. We have , whether you’re or .

Listen to Audiobooks
The Internet Archive is home to an organization of volunteers that turns public domain textss into free audiobooks. Take a long drive and listen to such as , , or . Go on a hike while enjoying like or . Or have a picnic while from the world’s greatest writers.

Turn on the Grill

You don’t have to have a crowd to enjoy some barbecue! Learn some new cooking skills by checking out our . If you don’t have a grill, you can instead and sip them on the patio or you can grab some kiindling and .

Tell Some Tales

While the fire is going, go ahead and break out your best ! The Internet Archive has a wide range of , , and . If you want to brush up on your skills, check out our , or browse these !
Have an Outdoor Movie Night


If you have a projector and a sheet (or a tent and a tablet computer) go ahead and have a movie night outside! Our video collections include a huge array of , , and so pop some popcornn and enjoy one of our !


See The Stars

Stargazing is the perfect way to wrap up a summer evening. If you want a guide to the night sky, check out these and . And if you can’t get a good view of the sky from where you’re at, then browse our to enjoy a view of the cosmos from wherever you are.

These suggestions just scratch the surface of what’s available in the Internet Archive. If you want more ideas for entertaining activities, check out these . If you’d rather stay indoors, here’s a list of . And of course, there’s no telling what you might find just by wandering through . Have a great summer, and enjoy the archive!

The Internet Archive Team