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Free online programs that can help students attending school from Kindergarten to College and University

Program for kids in Kindergarten to grade 12: https://calgarylibrary.ca/connect/students/ http://www.scholastic.ca/covid19/ Calgary Public Library: To access all of Calgary Public Library services online you do need a library card: https://calgarylibrary.ca/your-library/join/   Audiobooks and e-books (Libby): https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/digital-library/libby/ Academic Search Primer (peer reviewed journal articles): https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/digital-library/academic-search-premier/ Kanopy (Online movie streaming program): https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/digital-library/kanopy-2/ And all the other digital resources/ programs Calgary Public library offers https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/digital-library/ International Children`s library http://en.childrenslibrary.org/ Me Library (note you need an library card from any of the Alberta libraries to access this library) https://melibraries.ca/

fun and entertainment page

Being stuck at home doesn't have to be boring!! Here is some fun stuff to do!! Free online movies, TV episodes and documentaries: 1) National Film Board of Canada has thousands of free films to watch created by Canadians.   https://www.nfb.ca 2) YouTube: https://youtube.com 3) Vimeo: https://vimeo.com  4) Google Play Movies free documentaries 5) Telus Storyhive:  https://www.youtube.com/user/OptikLocal/videos?app=desktop Google play free TV episodes Free online Calgary Public Library services (note you do have to have a Calgary Public library card to use them.  The library cards are free and you can register to get it here  https://calgarylibrary.ca/your-library/join/ ). Calgary Public Library Digital Services page (including links to streamlined online movies, audio books, e-books and more!) https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/digital-library/ Free audiobooks for kids to listen to  https://stories.audible.com/start-listen Movie streaming services:

Helpful tips to deal with being quarantined

Helpful tips to deal with being quarantined (stuck at home). Please note that this website is just a tip sheet. It’s not complete since it’s hard to meet everyone’s needs and expectations. The reason I am creating this blog is so that people can get reliable sources of information regarding the Corona Virus, and get the info they need to connect with friends and family, get groceries delivered to their door step etc... As new information emerges it will be posted here either by me and my fellow bloggers, or on the various websites listed on the blog. *Disclaimer:  Each individual company and government organization is responsible for updating their own websites. I'm not taking responsibility for the information they provide. I am just sharing their information with you. I also know that there is no way I can ever complete the list of what people need during this time. I got to take care of myself too. So if you do have info you want to share with your family and your f