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FITNESS PROGRAMS

FITNESS PROGRAMS

Access to WiFi & Technology

WiFi2Go: Check out the Internet with Suffolk Public Library’s Mobile Hotspot Lending Program! Mobile hotspots are completely free to borrow with your Suffolk Public Library card. Visit our website to learn more and place a hold on a hotspot: suffolkpubliclibrary.com/WiFi2Go. Pop-Up WiFi: Our WiFi is going on the road! Visit our website to discover where we are bringing WiFi and what you need to do to join our network: suffolkpubliclibrary.com/WiFi. Free WiFi in Suffolk: In addition to Suffolk Public Library locations and parking lots, there are many areas in Suffolk that offer free WiFi. Get connected at many city government buildings, major grocery stores and fast food restaurants. We’ve compiled a map of locations offering free WiFi for your convenience, which can be found at suffolkpubliclibrary.com/WiFi. Tech2Go: Check out a laptop for use on library property or a Kindle Fire to take anywhere. Laptops and Tablets are completely free to borrow with your Suffolk Public Library card. Visit our website to learn more and place a hold: suffolkpubliclibrary.com/Tech2Go.

Online Educational Resources

Beyond High School Video Series: Suffolk Public Library walks you through how to access valuable resources for teens. DK Findout: DK’s aim is to inform, enrich and entertain readers of all ages, and they have built a safe place online for your child to see, learn, and explore almost everything. EBSCO eBooks: Covers a range of topics and includes full text of classic novels and reference books to aid students as they research literature and write analytical essays. Find It Virginia Resources: Offers a multitude of eBooks and resources including Early World of Learning, a K-5 Collection, Middle School Collection, High School Collection, Media Collection and History Collection. Gale Career Transitions: Take an interest and skills assessment to identify potential career fields; create a professional resumé for downloading and emailing; view webinars on interview skills, search for available jobs near you. Gale In Context Elementary: Provides authoritative, curriculum-aligned, age-appropriate digital content that covers a broad range of educational topics. Testing & Education Reference Center: Provides helpful information on college admissions, college prep, financial aid, military prep, and practice tests like SAT, ACT, GRE, and ASVAB. Access these resources through the Kids and Teens sections of our website. Many of the above resources require a library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up online for free at: suffolkpubliclibrary.com/digitalcard.

Print From Anywhere Service

You can send print jobs directly to Morgan Memorial Library and North Suffolk Library to pick up the same day. Instructions on how to print from your laptop, computer or mobile device can be found online at suffolkpubliclibrary.com/Print. Call 757-514-7323 for details, or if you need assistance.

Virtual Classes

Suffolk Public Library offers many types of virtual classes to engage students and supplement curriculum. Explore previous classes on the Library’s YouTube channel and find all upcoming classes and meetups on the Library’s online calendar. All LIVE virtual classes require registration to receive the invite link. Visit suffolkpubliclibrary.com/events.

Socially-Distanced Library Services Suffolk Public Library offers many free services for all ages and many of them are able to be accessed from the comfort of your home or using our contactless Curbside Pickup Service. Enjoy these and more! Learn more about each at suffolkpubliclibrary.com/COVID and suffolkpubliclibrary.com/AtHome.

• Ancestry Library Edition • Hoopla • Tech2Go & WiFi2Go • Audible • Ready Reads • TumbleBooks • Early Learning • Rocket Languages • Universal Class

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