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GET OUTSIDE AND READ
Walking, gardening and yoga are great ways to enjoy our beautiful natural environment while taking care of our mind, body and spirit. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry recommends safely spending time outdoors, where the risk of spreading COVID-19 is “infinitesimally small” when maintaining social distancing. Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL) recommends free digital library resources you can take with you anywhere.
LISTEN WHILE YOU WALK
While strolling by the ocean, listen to an audiobook and get lost in a charming story that will keep your attention while you exercise. Visit gvpl.ca or your library website to get started. GVPL recommends: ‘Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions’ by Mario Giordano - available instantly through RBDigital Audiobooks.
GARDENING MIX
Tens of thousands of songs are ready to be your soundtrack in the great outdoors. Log in to ‘Naxos Music Library’ through
gvpl.ca or your library website, then listen or sing along while weeding and planting. GVPL recommends: ‘Off to Explore’ an upbeat playlist available to stream in Naxos Music Library.
MIND IN MOTION
If exercising on your balcony or patio is more suitable for you, GVPL recommends three options, all available with your library card number and password. ‘Rodney Yee’s Yoga for Beginners’ video available on streaming platform: Hoopla ‘WellBeing Journal’ - available to read on digital magazine platform: RBDigital ‘Mindfulness videos’ - available on: Lynda.com
Get a library card online at: gvpl.ca or visit your local library website and start reading, listening, watching and learning instantly.