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image Weeding Isn't Just for Your Garden
By LJ and SLJ Editors
This week we take a deep dive into a practice that's familiar to librarians but often talked about in hushed tones around the general public: weeding, aka the process of evaluating and—deep breath—discarding books. Book lovers who clutch their pearls at the very thought of tossing that ratty paperback of The Da Vinci Code will learn why it's important to continually weed one's collection and how some of these principles can be applied to home libraries.
 
Losing Zzzzs? With the global pandemic, rising unemployment, and many families facing additional stress from balancing child and elder care, it's no wonder insomnia is rampant. We offer some reading suggestions to help get you back to the Land of Nod.
 
For folks missing their gym or local yogi, we offer streaming video, music, and other exercise and fitness resources—all of which you can do in your living room.
 
After working up a sweat, grab your cohabitors and take a virtual trip to the Louvre—or Mars!
image Organizing Your Home Library, Part 4: Weeding (or How I Learned To—GASP!—Get Rid of Books)
By Kiera Parrott
In this installment of our series aimed at helping non-librarians better organize and maintain the books in their homes, we take a look at what is sometimes a controversial subject: discarding old and/or outdated books.
image Having Trouble Sleeping? These Books Might Help.
By Rachel Owens
It’s been widely reported that insomnia, bad dreams, and other sleep difficulties have increased during the coronavirus pandemic among kids and adults alike. These 10 titles, all available electronically, will help readers understand the reasons for insomnia and offer practical solutions for addressing sleep disturbances.
image 11 Free Virtual Field Trips for Touring the World from Home
By IdaMae Craddock
Make like the Magic School Bus with these engaging virtual destinations, from a visit with a polar scientist to a tour of the Louvre's greatest works to a 360-degree Mars experience.
image Comic Relief: Free Comics and Resources on COVID-19
By Brigid Alverson
The COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered schools and workplaces. With libraries, bookstores, and comic shops mostly off-limits as well, readers are turning to online sources, and publishers and creators have responded with free comics and related resources.
image Esports Leagues Continue To Play Despite School Closures
By Kara Yorio
Spring sports seasons are canceled across the country, but not all school teams are shut down. High school esports teams continue to compete despite the novel coronavirus pandemic closures.
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image Making a Difference on Earth Day and Every Day: How One Couple Is Addressing Climate Change—Through Libraries
By Lisa Peet
"I'm not a scientist, I'm not a politician, I'm not the CEO of a company—what can I do to change something that's so huge?" As GoFundMe, Indiegogo, and Facebook fundraisers have shown us, giving is not only for the rich—and philanthropy can come from unexpected places.
image Best Resources for Home Workouts
By Pamela Calfo
With gyms and fitness studios across the United States closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a lot of resources to help keep active during this time of social distancing. The following videos, streaming music, and magazines may be available for free through your library or for purchase through YouTube, Spotify, or your favorite streaming video service.
image Resources for Those Facing Grief and Mortality
By Megan Rosenbloom
During this pandemic, people are experiencing grief and loss while isolated from their communities that typically provide practical and emotional support. Books can be a comfort for those experiencing loss or looking for guidance on how to support others.
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