Day One
Home for the holidays? Traveling to see friends and family? Not sure how to fill your time? The Sonoma County Library’s 12 Days of Winter Break is here to guide you through your winter days at home or away.
Day 1
On the first day of winter break, my Library gave to me… a cookbook to help feed my family. The Library has thousands of cookbooks to check out and plan delicious meals the whole family will love. Plan a meal following a special diet, learn a new cultural cuisine, or learn new twists on your favorite, go-to recipes. See available cookbooks on the Library’s website or visit your local branch today. http://sclib.us/3z
Day 2
On the second day of winter break, my Library gave to me… a free movie to watch with my family! Watch a movie for free using the streaming service Hoopla Digital. Library cardholders can also borrow audiobooks, movies, music, TV shows, and more and watch or listen instantly! Check it out today! https://sonomalibrary.org/hoopla-digital
Day 3
On the third day of winter break, my Library gave to me… an e-book to read while traveling. Using your library card, you can download an e-book for free and directly to your e-reader or mobile device. Check out an e-book today: https://sonomalibrary.org/digital-media/e-books
Day 4
On the fourth day of winter break, my Library gave to me… help researching my family. Getting nostalgic after visiting loved ones this winter? Visit the History & Genealogy Library to trace your roots and learn about your ancestors! Use resources only found within the Library including ancestrylibrary.com and historical records and periodicals to support your research. https://sonomalibrary.org/locations/sonoma-county-history-and-genealogy-library/genealogy-resources
Day 5
On the fifth day of winter break, my Library gave to me… an audiobook to listen to! Tired of listening to holiday music? Traveling this winter? Download and borrow an audiobook for free using OverDrive or Hoopla Digital and listen directly from your mobile device: https://sonomalibrary.org/digital-media/audiobooks
Day 6
On the sixth day of winter break, my Library gave to me… an engaging, fun Storytime for the kids! The Library offers a range of different story times across the county for children newborn to 5 years old. Get the wiggles out, learn new stories, read together as a family, or attend a bilingual story time at a local branch near you! https://sonomalibrary.org/kids/early-literacy/storytimes
Day 7
On the seventh day of winter break, my Library gave to me… support with a healthy New Year’s resolution! Join the Library’s Healthy Living at your Library Club. This series offers free educational classes and events focusing on nutrition and physical fitness. Attend 3 healthy living classes, check out a health book or fitness DVD, and complete a physical fitness challenge by May 31st, 2017 to be entered in the Healthy Living prize drawing. Find out more information here: https://sonomalibrary.org/events/programs/healthy-living-at-your-library
Day 8
On the eighth day of winter break, my Library gave to me… a free subscription to my favorite magazine! Download and read your favorite magazine using the Library’s new service, Zinio for Libraries. Choose from over 160 magazines and read instantly on any device using your library card. Download a magazine today: https://sonomalibrary.org/zinio
Day 9
On the ninth day of winter break, my Library gave to me… advice on how to spend my money! Use the Library resources to set a personal budget including checking out new books on personal finance:
- Why personal finance doesn’t have to be complicated, by Helaine Olen & Harold Pollack
- Personal Finance For Dummies, by Eric Tyson, MBA
- What your financial advisor isn’t telling you: the 10 essential truths you need to know about your money, by Lisa Davidson.
Visit your community library to use Morningstar Investment Research Center to learn about and track your stocks and fund investments. Find more information here: http://sclib.us/3y.
Day 10
On the tenth day of winter break, my Library gave to me… help studying for SATs. Planning for college? Attend a free SAT intensive prep class at one of the Library’s local branches. These 5-hour classes include study and review of problematic areas of all four sections of the new SAT. Find a workshop near you: https://sonomalibrary.org/events/programs/the-path-to-college/
Day 11
On the eleventh day of winter break, my Library gave to me… a book group to join! Read a new book and discuss with others at your local library branch. Find the right book club to fit your reading taste and join today! Search branches and book groups here: https://sonomalibrary.org/events/book-groups
Day 12
On the twelfth day of winter break, my Library gave to me… help learning a new language using Mango Languages! With just your library card, you can have access to Mango Language that offers over 60 languages to learn. Find a language you’d like to learn today: https://sonomalibrary.org/library-collection/mango-languages
