Our doors may be closed for now (see here), but there's still plenty of digital awesomeness to explore and enjoy! The following list pulls together the many library member and free online resources that'll keep your mind active and alert.It's hard to be stuck at home--but there's plenty of stuff to support your mental and physical health. Check out some of the links below and say ✋ 'bye, boredom'.
★ This list will be continously updated!
Last edited: 4/29/2020
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BPL Digital Resources
With your Bellevue Public Library card, you can access several educational and recreational virtual libraries--including audiobooks, e-books, magazines, language learning, & more!
→ 🔖 Overdrive
Browse a large digital collection of books, comics, and audiobooks from the comfort and softness of your blanket burrito! 🌯 You can:
• check out up to 6 items
at a time and renew items (without wait lists).
• request titles to be added to the
digital catalog.
• create reading wish lists and place 3 items on hold.
• use desktop and/or mobile apps: 1) Overdrive - the "classic" app that is available across more devices, 2) Libby - a new approach to the same collection with more user-friendly features, or 3) Sora - free collections through your school (check with them to see if they've subscribed)!
★ Get started here: sign in with your card number and member account PIN! Questions? BPL staff can answer your phones calls (402-293-3157) or emails!
Below screenshot: new YA titles are added to the Overdrive collection often, so be sure to look at the "Recently Added" list! 😆
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→ 🔖 RBdigital
Another great digital resource for audiobooks, books--and *GASP* magazines!
• Place holds on items.
• Both desktop and mobile apps available.
★ Get started here by creating an account that you will link to your library card.
Digital Magazines
The Zinio For Libraries service has merged with RBdigital.You may either: download the RBdigital app through your app store or download the Zinio app. Your username and password should remain the same for the app and for your log-in into the Central Nebraska Digital Co-Op.
★ Get started here for magazines!
Right screenshot: pages of current magazines to download! Back issues are also available for most titles.
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→ 🔖 Take a look at the Resources page for more database links, such as free language learning with Pronunciator!
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Free Online
No charge and no library card necessary! Here's a variety of activities that support book love, online community, self-care, self-education, and more. Be sure to check back for ongoing updates!
Have suggestions? Comment below or message your ideas using the side widget.
Index
Click below to jump to a section.
• Book Stuff
• Calming Stuff
• Community Service Stuff
• Craft Stuff
• Pop Culture Stuff
• Tech Stuff
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Book Stuff
Total book nerd or casual reader, you can finda lot of content to feed your need--especially now. Libraries, book stores, publishers, and many other groups are coming together to provide virtual activities and exclusive material to keep you involved and active in a time of social distancing and further public health precautions.
See below for online reading communities, podcasts, digital book clubs, and more!
This section especially will be updated as more groups release their new schedules on social. Check back or send in your own suggestions!
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"We volunteer as tribute to be the YA community of your dreams!"
Epic Reads is part of publisher HarperCollins, but believes talking about and getting excited for ALL of the YA books. They frequently update with book lists and quizzes, contests, video reviews and trailers, giveaways, digital reading clubs, and more!
They recently announced a special content schedule for this time of social distancing. Check out their social on the following platforms and days for book recs, chats, games, and other exclusive virtual activities!
Social
- 4 PM, Wednesdays - Twitter @epicreads
- 4 PM, Fridays - Instagram @epicreads
- + regular updates at www.epicreads.com
A Scholastic division, I Read YA is an online community of Young Adult book lovers. Check out their social for new book updates, author news, and other exclusive content! Follow their Twitter and Instagram for some special giveaways, reading lists, Q&As, and more fun stuff!
Social
www.ireadya.com
Instagram: @ireadya
Twitter: @ireadya
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Fierce Reads: quizzes, book recs, cover reveals, exclusive author posts, giveaways, and more, all to "help you find your next YA obsession! Don't let a moment of Fierce fun pass you by."
Social
www.fiercereads.com
Instagram: @fiercereads
Twitter: @fiercereads
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❤ More Book Stuff
• Fiction Podcasts: Welcome To Night Vale,
• Book Love Podcasts: B&N YA Podcast, Forever Young Adult, Hey YA, Remember Reading, 88 Cups of Tea,
• Digital Book Clubs: Penguin Teen: YA Book Club, Year of Epic Reads
• Free Simon Teen Reads
• Make your own READ poster!
• Tokyopop: Free Manga Program
• Harry Potter At Home
• Teen Book Cloud (via Tumblebooks)
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Calming Stuff
• Harry Potter Inspired ASMR Rooms
→ Hufflepuff Commons, Ravenclaw Commons, Gryffindor Commons, Slytherin Commons
• Lord of The Rings Inspired ASMR Rooms
→ Mirkwood, Gandalf's Library, The Green Dragon Inn, Rivendell, Waking Up In A Hobbit Home
• Animal Cams
→ San Diego Zoo, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Explore: American Mammoth Donkeys, EarthCam• Nasa Image and Video Library: now freely accessible and copyright free!
• Learn To Paint With Bob Ross: paint along or just listen to the v. soothing voice and brushstrokes of a creative master!
• Cats and dominoes (& other cat vids)
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Community Service Stuff
• Hillcrest Pen Pal Program (Bellevue, NE): email encouraging notes, letters, inspiring quotes, photos, and art to the Hillcrest senior citizen residents, who are currently confined as a precaution againt coronavirus. Click the yellow link for more info!
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Craft Stuff
• Instructables: an online community for people who like to make things! Food, art, circuitry, and tons more--check out thousands of how-to videos and step-by-step infographics.
• Handmade Charlotte: a rich resource for all-age crafts, recipes, interior design, and more!
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Pop Culture Stuff
• Google Arts & Culture: Collections: virtual museum tours - visit top exhibits, zoom in on artwork to see incredible detail, and browse thousands of stories, videos, photos, and manuscripts.
• Twitch: Watch A Live Musician: community listening parties, chill beats, acoustic and electric musicians (many are taking requests)!
• Social Media (especially Instagram): take a look at "#MuseumFromHome"!
• Explorer's Guide to Wildemount: a new RPG adventure you can play online, brought to you by Critical Role, D&D, and Roll20.
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Tech Stuff• Do Space: hands-on programs are currently suspended, but check out their digital content (online courses and tutorials, STEM activities, and more)!
• VidCode: (focus: Grades 3-12) online courses that teach computer science, object-oriented programming, web programming, design, and Javascript!
• MIT App Inventor: a cloud-based tool that helps you build an app right in your web browser!
• Code Academy: an interactive online tool that teaches coding fundamentals, Ruby, PHP, jQuery, Python, JavaScript, and more!
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