Hello, Washington County Library newsletter subscribers! It’s an understatement to say that these are unusual times for us and for all of you.
Since we’re all spending more time at home right now, it's the perfect time to explore some of our favorite digital resources for adults. All you need is your library card! And for those caring for children at home, find more tools for caregivers and kids on our website.
10 great library tools you can use at home! |
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With everything that happened in March, we missed the opportunity to tell you about our new library app! With the app you can manage multiple library accounts, checkout materials, manage holds, and much more! Download the app by searching for “Washington County Library” in your app store of choice. |
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Normally, Ancestry Library is only available from within the library… but for the month of April, and potentially beyond, library users can access Ancestry from home. With Ancestry Library you can review thousands of databases of family information, including immigration passenger lists, census records, birth and death certificates, military records, and more. |
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If #StayHomeMN has you going extra deep with your spring cleaning, you can use PriceIt! to identify, research, and find prices for art, antiques, and collectibles. |
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Download and read current issues of your favorite popular magazines like O: The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Better Homes and Gardens, and more. There are also some great creative magazines like Creative Jewelry, knitscene, or Quilting Arts, if you’re looking for a new, at-home hobby. |
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There’s nothing worse than getting ready to mow the lawn and having your mower go out. This site offers guides for fixing all sorts of different engines, power tools, and recreational vehicles. |
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This site has a huge collection of online practice tests, tutorials, and resources for school and career exams. Popular tests include ACT, AP, GED, Nursing, real estate, TOEFL, U.S. Citizenship, and more. There are also sections with tools for college students, and helpful tutorials for adults in math, reading, and grammar. |
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If working from home has given you more time for some professional development, then Lynda.com is the tool for you. Watch top-quality video tutorials taught by recognized industry experts covering skills to achieve personal and professional goals, all for free with your library card. |
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The middle of an economic crisis might not be the best time to look at your investments. But if you do want to move some money around, Morningstar provides financial and investment data on stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. |
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Extra time at home could also be time for a job search or resume revamp. With JobNow, get live coaching, resume help, and more from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily. With Job and Career Accelerator, explore careers, search job listings, and find guides to help in your search. |
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Read articles from the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Star Tribune, Duluth News-Tribune, and Rochester Post-Bulletin from 1986 to the present. This is another great resource that is newly-available for use at home. |
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And then there's books... Beyond all of that, we also have a collection of digital materials and online resources to help keep you informed and entertained: If you need any assistance, Washington County Library staff are available Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions via phone, email, and chat, and to provide curbside pickup service. We look forward to the next time we can see you in person! |
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