April 2020 | RDPL eNewsletter

A little message for you from our staff...
It's hard to believe that it's been nearly a month and a half since we temporarily closed our library doors to the public. After all, what is a public library without YOU! We truly miss you. Every. Single. Day.

We have been working on adding more digital resources, services, and programs to our website and social media channels so that you can continue to use (and love?!) your library from the comfort of your home. 
 
We'd like to fill you in on a few of our latest and greatest online offerings, and remind you that you can reach out at any time if you are having trouble with an online service, if you have an eBook to recommend for the collection, if you need some reading suggestions... you name it. Send us an email at inquiries@rdpl.org or fill out this form and we'll help you out as best as we can. 
 
Spotlight on... YouTube!
 
Our YouTube channel is bursting with fresh content!
RDPL staff are offering an array of library programs online. Catch up on everything you've missed, and subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss any more! 
  • Grow Together. A series all about indoor and outdoor gardening. 
  • Crafts & DIYS. Simple crafts, how-tos, and DIYs to keep you and your family busy at home!
  • Storytime with Red Deer Public Library. Your favourite RDPL storytellers share an assortment of Early Literacy stories and activities!
  • School's Out Challenges. Weekly challenges designed for ages 7+, but fun for the whole family!
  • RDPL Staff Picks. Library staff share their favourite books, movies, and more with you!
  • Tech Help Tutorials. Tips and tricks for using RDPL's digital resources.
 
NEW Digital Resources!
We've added even more online resources that you can access from home! 
 
Teen Book Cloud  available until August 31, 2020
Teen Book Cloud features more than 1000 titles for Middle and High schoolers, including Graphic Novels, enhanced eBooks with full audio narration and highlighted text, classic literature, national geographic videos, and more!
 
TumbleMath available until August 31, 2020
TumbleMath is a comprehensive collection of math stories presented in the "TumbleBook" format which combines animation, narration, and sound to create a compelling and enticing story book for students of all ages.
 
Twig Education available until July 31, 2020
 
Grades 6-12
Thousands of high-quality, curriculum-aligned science, math, and geography videos for students aged 11-16, along with worksheets, lesson plans, quizzes, and diagrams. 
Grades 2-6
A video-based science and geography resource for students aged 7-11, crafted using the best available documentary footage from sources including NASA, the BBC, and Getty Images. 
Grades K-2
A complete science resource for children aged 4-7, with hundreds of videos, lesson ideas, games, and quizzes on subjects that particularly appeal to this age group, like dinosaurs, animals, and space exploration.
For all of our digital resources in one place, visit:
www.rdpl.org/digital-content
 

Take care, Red Deer!
We can't wait to see you again!

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