At-Home Resources
Here are some free and fun things you could do while you're practicing social distancing at home. We'll keep adding new things as we find them.*
Online Library
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E-books & e-audio through Libby and check out our YouTube video on how to get started
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Explore our databases (auto repair, book recommendations, hobbies, legal info, and more)
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Best Books of 2019 (PDF list) (we marked all the books you can get through Overdrive/Libby)
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Best Books of 2019 videos (all five parts now available, with narration by Kevin)
Cultural Things
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Oregon Historical Society (digital archives and more)
Natural World
Engage Your Brain
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Free Ivy League courses (450+ free classes you can take online)
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NY Times crossword (you can do the daily mini puzzle for free; regular puzzle requires a subscription)
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Library of Congress By the People (help transcribe historical documents)
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Open Culture (free cultural & educational resources)
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Project Gutenberg (free library of more than 60,000 ebooks)
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Virtual author events (support authors and bookstores)
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12 places to watch dance online (NY Times article)
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Fender Play music classes (learn acoustic or electric guitar, bass, or ukulele)
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Nikon photography classes (free for month of April)
Things for Kids
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LivBits resource list (online storytimes, author readings, drawing workshops, and more!)
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Live online shows and music classes (schedule subject to change)
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Learn in Color (75 ideas for indoor educational activities)
Try Something Peaceful
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Step away from the screen (check out this list from Medium)
Stay Active
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Coastal Fitness classes on Facebook (free online videos from their instructors)
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27 YouTube workouts that don't require gym equipment (Bustle)
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Fitness Blender free online workouts (some of our staff like this YouTube channel, which has a wide variety of free videos)
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Nine free or discounted fitness sites (including yoga, HIIT, barre, and more)
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World Walking (create a free account for virtual walks)
(*Siuslaw Public Library is providing this list as a free resource, and does not officially endorse any sites. Use caution when creating an account or providing payment information for any site.)