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Staying Healthy While Staying Home: Online Fitness Resources
We’ve had a lot of queries at the Library from people looking for ways to keep healthy and fit while social distancing. Exercise can be a great way to stay in shape, both physically and mentally. While we’re not able to recommend or vet fitness routines for your individual needs, here’s a few resources to help you find something that works for you.
Online Databases: Great Courses and Hoopla
What We're Reading
The Library staff’s genre study book group meets bi-monthly to learn about different genres. We’ve covered mystery, science fiction, romance, historical fiction, young adult literature, horror, and the top-selling books of the 2010s. Usually, we meet at 8 am before the library opens. Staff members read the assigned books on their own time. Meetings begin with a presentation about the characteristics and appeal of the genre, then we discuss the books we read. This activity helps us learn more about genres that we may not usually read, so that we can recommend books that y
Safety Tips for Zoom
As we all stay home to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19, more and more meetings and even social events are migrating online. One popular platform for hosting these online group events is Zoom. However, a variety of news sources have been highlighting concerns about privacy and safety. Here are a few simple and practical tips to help enhance your security when using Zoom.
A Message from Mary Ann
Dear Patrons,
Thank you for your ongoing support and patience as we continue to evaluate and adjust our library operations in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. We strive to be a reliable source of information and assistance as always.
April 2020 Staff eBook and eAudiobook Picks
Although our physical building is closed, Bedford Public Library staff are still excited to share their favorite recent reads with you! All of these titles are available through CloudLibrary, Hoopla, or Overdrive--I've noted where you can find each one at the end of the review.
A (Virtual) Visit to the Museum
While most museums are closed to the public these days, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all that these amazing institutions have to offer. Here’s a peek at some of the ways museums are reaching out while their communities are stuck at home.
Virtual Tours and Online Exhibits
Where to find information about COVID-19
In times like these, accurate information is your best friend. The following resources provide useful, reliable, up-to-date information about COVID-19 (coronavirus).
NH Department of Health and Human Services: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/2019-ncov.htm
Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
College Resources at the Bedford Public Library
The Bedford Public Library is pleased to have Kathy Stoughton, M. Ed., joining us on March 17 for a program for parents all about affordable education options.
Helpful Tools for Reading Series
Did you just finish a book from a series and want to read more, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve found a new author and want to make sure you start at the beginning and read the books in order? Or are you just looking for the most recent book featuring your favorite detective? Reading series can be challenging sometimes, but here at the Bedford Public Library we have tools to help keep your reading on track!