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“The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.” -Mark Twain“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”-Louisa May Alcott“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.”-Leonard Cohen“Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which, in prosperous circumstances, would have lain dormant.”-HoracePerry Public Library Newsletter May 2020 Perry Public LibraryCurbside HoursMonday10:00-5:00 Tuesday10:00-5:00Wednesday10:00-5:00Thursday10:00-5:00Friday10:00-5:00Saturday10:00-2:001101 Willis AvenuePerry, IA 50220Phone: 515 465-3569FAX: 515 465-9881 Email: info@perry.lib.ia.us will be no curbside service on Monday, May 25, as we observe the Memorial Day Holiday. -368301215390We remember and salute our veterans. To learn more about Memorial Day, its history and traditions, visit the website: May Day with a Family Activity Celebrating May Day is a tradition for many Iowans, and if you elect to forego the May baskets this spring, there are other ways to observe this special day with the kids at home. Pressing flowers is an activity the whole family can enjoy, and it can be done without cost, using items you already have in your home. Pressed flowers make beautiful gifts - or treasures to keep yourself! An instruction sheet is posted on our website to read or to print out. Go to: and scroll down to the Upcoming Events links and click on the May 1 event "Happy May Day!" Printed sheets are also available via curbside pick-up for anyone who would like one. Happy May Day!Earn Prizes with At-Home Library Bingo During the month of May, library patrons are invited to play At-Home Library Bingo. Printable Bingo “cards” are posted on our website () or you may pick them up, curbside, during available hours. Complete five tasks (spaces) in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to earn chances for Business Booster gift cards. You may complete multiple cards, if you like! Tasks might include downloading a free MP3 from Freegal Music, reading to a friend by Facetime or phone, joining a Zoom Storytime, or checking out a documentary or foreign language film. Prizes will be drawn after May 31. Game on! Tumble Book Library Available Free Through August Perry Public Library now has free access to Tumble Book Library until August 31! Simply click the Tumble Book Library link now posted on our website: (), and access the content directly from your browser. No other software needed! Offerings include animated talking picture books, ebooks, readalongs, graphic novels, non-fiction, language learning, Common Core for K-5th, videos, playlists, games ‘n puzzles - all great for at-home learning.-14605-22860May is National Bike Month Even during a pandemic, biking is one activity we can do safely, as it is generally solitary, socially distant, and outdoors! The library is not currently loaning out our bicycles during this peak time of Covid-19 cases in our county, but will resume when it is deemed safe to do so. In the meantime, information on National Bike Month 2020, as well as bike advocacy, safe riding, bike maintenance, and trail etiquette can be found at the League of American Bicyclists website: To access free Smart Cycling videos go directly to: access the free Basic Bike Check go directly to: National Bike Month 2020, and stay active outdoors!Free Mental Health Services The Covid-19 pandemic has placed an unprecedented amount of stress on our mental health, disrupting our home, school, and work lives. We care about our library patrons! If you are in need of help, information about mental health services in Iowa can be found at the following websites: At this website, you have options to live chat, call, or text. [Text: 855-895-8398 or Call: 855-581-8111.] This website lists contact information for mental health counselors in Iowa, alphabetically, by city. Additionally, if you or someone you know is struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline phone numbers are:1-800-273-8255English1-888-628-9454 SpanishOther Assistance ProgramsTo find assistance programs important to individuals and families for Health, Food, Child Care, Disability, Income, Abuse, Employment, Refugees, etc., go to:Iowa Department of Human Services: Call: 1-800-972-2017 (general information) to learn more about help available.-14605-22860Tools to Reduce Stress and Anxiety During the Covid-19 pandemic, increased anxiety brought about by the stresses of home-schooling, working from home, increased togetherness, increased isolation, and economic insecurity, finds many people struggling to cope. Help is available if you have a smart phone or Wi-Fi device. Free stress reduction apps are out there, and you can find them at your app store. Summarized below are a few popular apps - free to use or available with a free trial - for you to explore. Investigate more free trial options at your app store! Please read and understand the terms of use before downloading any software.Nature Sounds Relax and SleepThis app uses the sights and sounds of nature to help you breathe deeply, slow down, and relax. Use the app timer to drift off to sleep or the morning alarm to wake up in a less stressful way. Smiling MindA mindfulness meditation app developed by psychologists and educators, the goal of this app is to bring balance back to your life. Programs for all ages, and ten minutes a day is suggested to start your mindfulness journey.Mindfulness Coach 2.0This free app from the US Department of Veterans Affairs was developed to help veterans, service members, and others learn how to practice mindfulness. It contains a library of information on mindfulness, as well as practical instructions. Access 12 audio-guided exercises, goal-setting and tracking tools, and other support and crisis resources, all designed to help you reduce stress and anxiety and cope with chronic pain. Mindshift CBT – Anxiety CanadaThis app is a primarily for teens and young adults and focuses on issues that cause stress and anxiety for this age group. It serves as a personal counselor, with Chill Out coping tools and other resources for supporting and improving mental health. Stop, Breathe, and ThinkThis app is all about stopping everything to focus on you, with breathing techniques and guided meditations that allow you to set goals and track your progress. (Foundational meditations are free. Paid subscription is required for additional content.)National Star Wars Day is Monday, May 4. 355346014605762025400May the Fourth Be with You!While we are staying at home, we can find fun activities to mark the special occasions on the calendar – such as Star Wars Day! Kids can celebrate by accessing some free content from website: . Games, Galaxy of Adventures videos, how-to-draw tutorials, and free coloring pages are some examples of the free content you can enjoy. Go directly to the following pages to begin watching, playing, drawing, and coloring! more Star Wars or Disney offerings if you like, but please note that some content requires registration or subscription.This is the free content you’ve been looking for…762053340May 6 is National Nurses Day. Take the time to thank a nurse or caregiver in your life! Attention Armchair Travelers! Thanks to everyone who donated to the Perry Emergency Food Pantry during National Library Week. You made a difference!762010160Many of us are adjusting to the “new normal” and have put off travel plans for the time being. But, even though travel is on hold, we can still explore many exciting destinations from home. The library has books on the history and culture of many countries and regions, including travel guides, for you to explore. Of particular interest for armchair travelers is the Enchantment of the World series, a collection of books written specifically for children ages ten to fourteen, but also of wide appeal for adults. The books detail the history, geography, and culture of the featured country, with colorful pictures and sidebars highlighting interesting places, people, and events. Fun facts, statistics, and even recipes for trying the country’s favorite dishes are some of the appealing features of this series. The books are indexed and easy to read, but detailed, a great choice for learning about other parts of our world. The library has 112 Enchantment of the World books on our shelves, so at-home explorers can keep travelling all year long!Travel OnlineThe library also offers A to Z Travel, a global database valuable to students and travelers, accessible free from our website: . Locate and click the online resources tab and scroll down to find the A to Z World Travel link. From here, you can explore cities around the globe by name - or find a city on the clickable map. Information available includes an overview of the city, history, culture, attractions and points of interest, nightlife, climate, weather, language (with visual dictionary), shopping, food and recipes, currency and banking, electricity, immunizations, and other essential information for visitors or armchair travelers. Why not plan a virtual getaway and expand your horizons safely at home with this free resource.Explore Magazines Online with Bridges Overdrive239649040005During the Covid-19 pandemic, many library services are pivoting heavily to online delivery of resources. We remind library patrons that magazines are one of the reading materials available through Bridges (Overdrive), free with your library card! Offerings include health and wellness "zines": Prevention, Oxygen, Muscle and Fitness. Cooking 'zines include Taste of Home, Food Network, BBC Easy Cook, and Clean Eating. There are several gardening and outdoor living titles, such as Gardens Illustrated, Backyard & Garden Design Ideas, Good Organic Gardening, and Outside. News, fashion, home decorating, entertainment and gossip, business, writing, and computers are the focus of other titles available. These current issue 'zines are always available and do not count toward your Bridges check-out limit! Visit our website, , and explore a magazine today. Click on the "eBook and eAudio" tab and then the "BRIDGES website" link to learn how. Enjoy a relaxing moment with your free magazine! ................
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