Thursday, April 9, 2020

At-home learning #24

If you have a library card,
there's a world of wonder at your fingertips. Check your library's website for products and services you may not have expected, such as access to online magazines and journals, music, maybe even movies.

For example, the Bangor Public Library has an arrangement with the UMaine System that provides access to many subscription services you would normally pay for. Audio books with no wait list, anyone? Acorn TV for British films? music lessons? Great Courses? Log in with your library card to get started:
https://bangorme-rbdigital-com.wv-o-ursus-proxy12.ursus.maine.edu/

And don't forget that your library doubtless has access to the fabulous local and Maine photo collection. Look for Digital Commons in the menu.

Watch a documentary
Here's a useful list of documentaries available on various streaming services:
https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/best-documentaries-2019-movies

And here's another, gigantic list:
https://www.pbssocal.org/uncategorized/179-history-documentaries-you-can-watch-right-now-no-membership-required/