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Category: Fun Distractions

  • Fun Distraction: There is No Cat in this Picture

    There is nothing like a good old fashion game of hide-n-seek or those picture books where you had to find Waldo. Try your skills on this Twitter/Instagram account and see if you can find the cat. https://twitter.com/thereisnocat_https://instagram.com/thereisnocat_ #memoriallibraryfundistractionsseries#sunycortlandmemoriallibrary

  • Fun Distraction: Painting Songs

    Meet Melissa McCracken, a synesthete, who sees songs as colors. In this video from Great Big Story, watch as she paints what different songs look like. https://youtu.be/zbh7tAnwLCY #memoriallibraryfundistractionsseries#sunycortlandmemoriallibrary

  • Fun Distraction: Big Cats

    All cats love boxes, even BIG cats. Check out this adorable video from Big Cat Rescue!https://youtu.be/J11uu8L8FTY #memoriallibraryfundistractionsseries #sunycortlandmemoriallibrary

  • Fun Distraction: American Flag

    Yesterday was National Flag Day! Did you know the current United States flag was designed by a high school student from Ohio? Check out this 2 min video from Great Big Story to learn about Robert Heft’s school project. https://youtu.be/I6_J8rJNiB4 #memoriallibraryfundistractionsseries #sunycortlandmemoriallibrary

  • Fun Distraction: Paper Plane Launcher

    Need a fun break from studying? Make a Paper Plane Launcher with this video from Siddharth Creations on YouTube. Plus check out all the other cool crafts on this YouTube channel. Paper Plane Launcher – https://youtu.be/IGcm58s1uoU Siddharth Creations YouTube Channel – https://youtube.com/c/siddharthcreations #memoriallibraryfundistractionsseries #sunycortlandmemoriallibrary

  • Fun Distraction: Blooming Cacti

    Check out this mesmerizing video from National Geographic of Beautiful Cacti Blooming Before Your Eyes. Breathtaking! https://youtu.be/I8W4LyIXINE #memoriallibraryfundistractionsseries #sunycortlandmemoriallibrary

  • Fun Distraction: Red Pandas

    Learn something new: Red Pandas … they are adorable, endangered, and not actually pandas at all. Enjoy the cute antics of these Red Panda cubs and pick up a few Red Panda facts in this video from Beastly. https://youtu.be/5MjpSrjUz_M For even more cute videos search YouTube for Red Pandas. #memoriallibraryfundistractionsseries #sunycortlandmemoriallibrary

  • Fun Distraction: Stikbots

    Remember Stikbots? They first hit stores in 2015 and are now starring in many silly movies on the “Stikbot Central” YouTube channel. One of our favorites is “The Ancient Tomb of Stikbot” where Harve, Jessy, and Sharps find a mysterious map to an ancient tomb and embark on an exhilarating adventure. There is even a…

  • Fun Distraction: Guinea Pigs

    Guinea Pigs are so cute. From adorable house pets to the brave spies in the Disney movie G-Force, guinea pigs are so cool. In this video, check out a day in the life of guinea pigs living wild in a garden. https://youtu.be/YBIh-GnjI7I #memoriallibraryfundistractionsseries #sunycortlandmemoriallibrary

  • Fun Distraction: Noodles

    Do you like noodles? Whether you just want to eat delicious noodles or become a Noodle Master and make noodles for everyone to enjoy, this video from Tasty shows The Art Of Making Noodles By Hand. Check it out to see how to make hand pulled noodles, knife cut noodles, and Soba noodles from two…