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LOCKDOWN UPDATE#2 JOIN CENTRAL OTAGO LIBRARIES IN SHARING OUR MOMENTS IN LOCKDOWN IN AN EBOOK.
If you've taken a picture, written a poem, or created something cool during this lockdown we invite you to share it with us. To submit your work email us at libraries@codc.govt.nz. We will compile these submissions into an expanding digital book to show the different ways that we experienced this lockdown in Central Otago. Above are a few pictures and several poems from CODC staff, click for some haiku inspiration, and to view the eBook now. Another great place to get some poetic inspiration is https://www.facebook.com/NZPoetryDay/
CAN I JOIN THE LIBRARY IN LOCKDOWN? Yes! Just visit Join the library webpage and complete an online membership form. If you need any help just email us at libraries@codc.govt.nz For latest CODC Council Facebook updates and info
WHARE PUKAPUKA MĀ RUKA IPURAKI LIBRARY ONLINE
All you need is your library membership User ID and PIN. For more information on our resources, you can watch our online tutorials for an overview of the services and guide to setting up take a look at our Library Online FAQ ask us for help getting started at libraries@codc.govt.nz
HIGHLIGHTING SOME MORE DIGITAL RESOURCES YOU MIGHT LOVE TO EXPLORE IN LOCKDOWN. Online Library - History and Research Whether you need help for that homework or research project, or you want to dig deeper into local or your own history, there are links to help you. Ancestry is a research database for genealogists and family history enthusiasts. It can help you to trace your family history, with records from around the world. AncestryLibrary is available at home until the end of 2021 - all you need is your library card number and pin. Take a look at our online tutorial for an introduction of the service and guide to getting started. Creativebug.com has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. A great resource for all age groups. Online tutorial here
SOME GREAT AND NOT SO GREAT UPDATES An exciting update for Skinny Jump users, supporting Children's learning from home 6GB is available free weekdays from 9am3:30pm. We are disappointed to let you know that we have received notification from the team at PressReader that, from September 18th, Allied Press has withdrawn remote access ( access from home and via the app) to the Otago Daily Times, and other Allied Press publications. Click here for the full announcement.
To check out more https://codc-qldc.govt.nz/library-online For latest CODC Council Facebook updates and info
SOME GREAT LINKS FOR YOUNGER AND THE NOT SO YOUNG
Nanogirl's daily live experiments 3:30pm Nanogirl - STEM activities for kids Te Papa activity booklets for kids Free activity books | Te Papa Young Ocean Explorers NZ Lockdown learning ideas to link with the 21 Day Challenge - Google Docs Great activities and adventures in Nature from Kids greening Taupo Challenge: Write a myth (schoolforyoungwriters.org) Te Papa virtual jigsaws for anyone (I know my grandmother loves these types of things) Online jigsaw puzzles using our collections | Te Papa Learn about some “kickass indigenous women doing things differently” #NUKU100 - Nuku Women Recipes from The Teviot Valley https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/recipes Kids drawing lessons with NZ artist Joe McMenamin #1 Highland Cow . #2 Piwakawaka (Fantail) A beautiful playlist Spotify – Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori
. Also. keep your
ears open for Six60's new song released today https://six60.lnk.to/pepeha Yours for the making - Instructables Little Learners Love Literacy decodable books are free to download until Sept 13th https://bit.ly/LLLLappsfree (These are fantastic, take advantage of this amazing offer.) Learn to Code - for Free | Codecademy Sign up | Khan Academy Scratch - Imagine, Program, Share (mit.edu) Lots of Lego challenges - click here Play Chess Online - Free Online Chess on GameKnot Jigsaw Explorer – Online Jigsaw Puzzles Puzzle Party — Google Arts & Culture Play 4 In A Line! (mathsisfun.com) CardGames.io - Play all your favorite classic card games. BrainCurls - play online brain-building games FREE Crosswords | Online and free | The Guardian Quick crossword No 16,005 | Crosswords | The Guardian Get creative with Book Creator - this is what we are using for our eBook
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