While our libraries remain closed for the time being, the National Library Board (NLB) has specially curated Learning Packages that brings the library to you. Here are five ways you can chase away the COVID-blues with NLB’s mobile library:
Find tips to navigate the new normal
As the world transitions to a “new normal”, this has resulted in major changes to the ways we live and work. A large majority of us have turned to technology and web-based tools to continue working, learning, and interacting remotely.
To ease the transition, learn more about the digital workplace, impacts of technology on learning, and social relationships by checking out these resources below:
- Learning Package 1 – Digital Workplaces
- Learning Package 4 – Impact of Technology on Learning
- Learning Package 7 – Social Relationships
Improve your well-being
The current season of uncertainty and change can take a toll on our mental health and overall well-being. It is increasingly important to pay attention to one’s well-being and to help those around us who may need additional support and care.
How do we stay calm and feel at peace? Or attain happiness that goes beyond superficial and consumerist highs? How can we deal with uncertainty in exceptional times? Through a curated list of resources, learn from the experiences and insights of others, and find tips that can help you through these uncertain times:
- Learning Package 1 – Reading Gives Us Someplace to Go When We Have to Stay Where We Are
- Learning Package 2 – The Happiness of Your Life Depends Upon the Quality of Your Thoughts
- Learning Package 7 – The Only Constant is Change
Pick up new hobbies and skills
Ever wanted to start a hobby or learn a new skill but had forgotten about it? There are many online resources available to help you get started within the comfort of your home.
From creative pursuits such as drawing or writing a song, to mastering tools such as Excel and PowerPoint, NLB has curated eLearning videos that you can explore in your free pockets of time:
- eLearning Videos To Improve Your Drawing Skills
- eLearning Videos On Writing A Song
- eLearning Videos On Mastering PowerPoint
- eLearning Videos On Mastering Excel
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Stay curious with your family through fun activities
Why does curiosity matter? According to the Harvard Business Review, there are many benefits to curiosity – it enhances intelligence, increases perseverance, and improves mental and physical energy. Curiosity also helps us achieve deeper engagement, better performance, and more-meaningful goals.
With families spending more time at home, encourage curiosity through bite-sized activities to learn and tinker together with your child:
- Stay Curious with Your Child - Paper Crafts
- Stay Curious with Your Child - Yoga for Kids
- Stay Curious with Your Child - Science Exploration
Learn all you need to know on viruses and pandemics
COVID-19 has brought a lot of medical terminology and concepts to the mainstream, and while some still elude us, we now have a basic understanding of terms like ‘flattening the curve’ and ‘asymptomatic’.
With a deeper understanding of viruses and pandemics, we can make better sense of the current situation, and defend ourselves against misinformation that can cause panic.
Find out more about viruses and pandemics here:
- Learning Package 1 – Viruses – An Overview
- Learning Package 2 – COVID-19 – An Overview
- Learning Package 6 – Major Pandemics from the 20th Century
Here’s how you can access NLB’s mobile library
The NLB Mobile app is your personal library, anywhere, anytime. Through a library membership, you can borrow eBooks and audiobooks, read eMagazines and eNewspapers, take online courses, and borrow physical items using your mobile device.
If you are not yet a library member, sign up online to create a myLibrary ID, and install the NLB Mobile app here.
