Six ways to keep busy during lockdown

So we’re back here again… It’s school holidays. You’re over movie binging and looking longingly out the window. What then?  

Find something new today, with these free online boredom busters… 

1. Visit the Manly Art Gallery & Museum (online) This little gem punches above its weight. Enjoy a selection of MAG&M's exhibition catalogues, exhibitions, films on art, music and creative learning opportunities online.

2. Keep the kids amused with fun nature activities Lizard lounges? Possum dreys? Bee hotels? New ideas with an environmental twist!

3. Book a webinar Just because you’re cooped up, doesn’t mean you can’t get to an event — next month, we have online events for applying for arts and creativity grants, how to install solar for your house, plastic free lifestyle, and more... 

4. Get your recycling hat on Chances are you’re spending more time in the kitchen than usual, so what better opportunity to learn how to reduce your food wastage? Join the Northern Beaches’ battle against waste with seven creative ways to use your leftovers. And don’t forget to get your kids involved! Follow Lisa the Litter Guard through primary age activities, as she helps the Litter Bug learn about waste on the Northern Beaches.

5. Learn something new Whether you want to learn a new language or learn a new skill, we have many high quality online tutorials and courses that are all free with you library card (as is one our much-loved Library2U service).  So, if you find yourself working from home and needing to learn new software, check out these courses from Lynda.com. They may be able to help you adjust to working remotely. 

6. Stream a new movie or documentary - wait, but didn't you say no binging?  Well yes, but... This one is free! With our library Kanopy service, you can watch up to 10 films per month and stream them through your desktop, mobile device, through the app, or on your SmartTV.