Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library: Covid-19 Closure links

Covid-19 Closure links

The following are links to help you through this time of quarantine

Corona Virus Information

Berrien County Health Department
- If you are feeling sick, you are encouraged to stay home. Contact your healthcare provider by phone for guidance or call the Spectrum Health virtual screening phone line at 616.391.2380 to see if testing is necessary.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)
Covid-19 Simulator
Find a Testing Site
Johns Hopkins University
Michigan's Response Page
- If you are unsure -- I would start here.
Opening America
Spectrum Health Lakeland
Talking to children about Corona Virus
Volunteer to help fight Covid-19
Waste Collection and Recycling
- Information about solid waste, yard waste and recycling services from Best Way during the COVID-19 situation.
World Health Organization

Corona Virus Scam Information

FEMA - corona virus rumor control
FTC - Consumer Information
MI Resiliance: Avoid Covid Scams (video)
Michigan Attorney General''s Office
- Watch for emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or experts saying they have information about the virus;Ignore online offers for vaccinations;Price gouging of supplies related to the coronavirus such as: masks, disinfectants and other cleaning supplies;Don’t click on links from sources you don’t know; andBe alert to “investment opportunities.”
Snopes
- fact-checking and scam alerts

Entertainment

Filing for Michigan Unemployment

Applying for unemployment
- Apply online or by phone. To call: 1-866-500-0017. Please be aware that due to the surge in applications, there is a schedule of when to call based on last initial.
Filing Schedule
How to file for unemployment in Michigan
Michigan Unemployment factsheet (Covid-19)
Michiganders Unemployed due to Covid

Finances

Assistance for low income Michigan residents
Cornerstone Alliance - business Covid-19 relief
Find Low Cost Internet Access
IRS - Corona Virus Tax Relief
- Tax Day now July 15: Treasury, IRS extend filing deadline and federal tax payments regardless of amount
Internet Essentials (from Comcast)
- Comcast offering 2 months free for basic internet connection.
Internet from AT&T
Michigan Small Business Relief program
Michigan Taxes
Michigan public wifi hotspots
Paid sick leave and expanded FMLA
- A fact sheet from the Department of Labor Wage and Hour division about employee rights for paid sick leave and expanded family medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Small Business guidance and loan resources
- Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.
United Way - Local Resources and help
- Free and confidential service that helps people find the local resources they need. To get help, simply dial 844-875-9211 to speak with a community resource advisor that can provide you with information and referrals for everyday needs in times of crisis.
Utility Bills
- COVID-19 and your utility bills, telecommunications service and broadband

Fun and Educational for Kids

Learning from Home
Prodigy Math Game
Ranger Rick
- Free through the end of June.
Read Together, Be Together
TumbleBook Library
- K-6 children's ebook database available until August 31, 2020
TumbleMath
- K-6 math ebook database available until August 31, 2020

Health and Wellness

Info line for Aging and Disability
- Calling (800) 654-2810 to reach a highly trained professional who can help you assess your needs and pinpoint the most helpful information, programs and/or services to meet your needs.
Mental & Behavioral Health
Online addiction recovery support

Library Resources Available

Audio Book Cloud
- available until August 31, 2020
Michigan Electronic Library (MEL)
Romance Book Cloud
- available until August 31, 2020
Southwest Michigan Digital Library
- With the Libby app and your library card, you can take books with you on the go.
Teen Book Cloud
- gr 7-12 ebook database available until August 31, 2020

Sports and Fitness

Born to Move - Les Mills
- When it comes to learning a whole lot of cool moves from dance, martial arts and yoga this class is the way to go. Each 20 or 40-minute class is jam-packed with cool music and foundation fitness moves and fun games. This is sure to leave the kids (and parents) feeling great!
National Hockey League
- The NHL will launch the "NHL Pause Binge" on NHL.com and on its official YouTube channel, which will consist of a curated collection of NHL Original Productions content

Videos

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