The library is closed, but you can still 'check out' materials - virtually

Local library systems in Wake County, Chapel Hill and Durham are closed to the public for now. There's no browsing the shelves or in-person storytimes to participate in. But, luckily, you don't have to go to the library to take advantage of all of the materials that our local library systems have.

Here's how you can access the library virtually.

The library system offers ebooks for children, young adults and adults, which can be downloaded immediately. Library patrons also can access more than 50 different magazine titles online. And there are a variety of videos online. For kids, there also are online storytimes and readalongs for kids.

Here's a look at a storytime on Wake's YouTube channel:

And check out this YouTube video from a Durham library, who maps out how he runs role-playing games for kids at regular library events.