Educational Videos

HUMBOLDT COUNTY LIBRARY PASSPORT PALS:

 EXPLORING GEOGRAPHY & CULTURES

PASSPORT PALS: GEOGRAPHY LESSON
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In this video, we will be doing an overview of the program and a geography lesson.

PASSPORT PALS: FRANCE LESSON
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Our 2nd stop of Passport Pals is France! In this video find out what iconic monument wasn't well-liked at first and was almost torn down! 

PASSPORT PALS: ITALY LESSON
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In this video, we discuss landmarks like the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Speaking of Pisa, yes we talk about pizza, risotto, gelato, and "a whole lotta" other yummy foods! We hope you enjoy this lesson!

PASSPORT PALS: GREECE LESSONGreece-Header-Photo-1600x738.jpg.optimal

In this week's video, we will learn a little bit about ancient and modern Greece! Did you know the idea of democracy was first introduced by Ancient Greeks?

PASSPORT PALS: SPAIN LESSONSPAIN

In this week's video, we will learn a little bit about the culture, food, and landmarks of Spain! Did you know they host the world's largest food fight?

PASSPORT PALS: AUSTRALIA LESSONAUSTRALIA

Grab your sunscreen, shades, and snorkels – because we’re heading Down Under with these fab facts about Australia during this Passport Pals video!

PASSPORT PALS: HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLDHOLIDAY

During this Passport Pals video, we will be learning about holiday traditions around the world! 

PASSPORT PALS: JAPAN LESSONJAPAN

In this week's video, we will learn a little bit about the culture, food, and landmarks of Japan! We have some yummy snack ideas and cool craft projects to extend the learning at home!

PASSPORT PALS: THAILAND LESSONTHAILAND

In this week's video, we will learn a little bit about the culture, food, and landmarks of  Thailand! There is even a fun game you can play with your kids!

PASSPORT PALS: CHINA LESSONCHINA

In this week's video, we will learn a little bit about the culture, food, and landmarks of China! There is even a building challenge and craft idea to do with your kids!

PASSPORT PALS: INDIA LESSONindia

In this week's video, we will learn a little bit about their culture, food, and landmarks! 

PASSPORT PALS: ISRAEL LESSON 
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In this week's video, we will learn a little bit about their culture, food, and landmarks!

Passport Pals: Egypt LEsson

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Our next stop on our journey around the world for Passport Pals is Egypt! In this week's video we will learn a little bit about their culture, food, and landmarks! 

Passport pals: ECUADOR Lesson

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Our next stop on our journey around the world for Passport Pals is Ecuador! In this week's video we will learn a little bit about their culture, food, and landmarks!  

Passport Pals: chile LEsson

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Our next stop on our journey around the world for Passport Pals is Chile! In this week's video we will learn a little bit about their culture, food, and landmarks!

hUMBOLDT COUNTY LIBRARY MUSIC TIME: 

LEARN ABOUT INSTRUMENTS AND THE FUNDAMENTALS OF READING MUSIC

SEPTEMBER MUSIC TIME

Music and mind

Tune in for this month's Music Time to learn the benefits of listening, singing, and playing music. Understand why is is so important to learn an instrument, or to sing. And keep your eyes open for future in-person Music Time events!

August Music Time

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For this months Music Time, we are talking about how the electric guitar not only saved the guitar from redundancy, but also caused the instrument to be very successful. If you are looking for more history of the guitar, make sure to check out last month's video

July Music Time 2021
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This month's music time video, we will be talking about the history of the acoustic guitar. Tune in next time to learn about how the electric guitar was created and why it saved the popularity of the guitar.

June Music Time 2021

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Tune in for this months "Music Time" to learn about the history of the Ukulele. 🎼Where did it come from? Why is it such a popular instrument?

May Music Time 2021

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Let's talk about the Clarinet! When was it invented? What's it made out of? And what makes it such an interesting instrument?

aPRIL MUSIC TIME 2021

Happy National Jazz Day! Let's celebrate by learning about the saxophone family, which is crucial to modern Jazz. Stay tuned to hear what the tenor saxophone sounds like!SAX

MARCH MUSIC TIME 2021

Have you heard of a Mandolin? See what it is, learn some of the history behind it, and find out why it could be a great beginning instrument.

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FEBRUARY MUSIC TIME 2021

Gain an understanding about what makes a song a sea shanty. Learn some of the history behind these empowering tunes and why they can relate to our modern day.

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JANUARY MUSIC TIME 2021

Join us to gain an understanding of the 4 (or 5?🤔) families of instruments! 🥁🎷🎸🎹
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CHRISTMAS CAROLS 2020

Join us in singing some Christmas classics like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Silent Night. We hope you enjoy!     CHRISTMAS CAROLS

cHRISTMAS BEATS AND TREATS 2020

Join us as we grasp the fundamentals of reading music. Learn about note value and the time signatures of some of our favorite Christmas music. 🎄🎅
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