Happy at Home: with Everett Online Entertainment

Wow, crazy times huh? The Coronavirus outbreak is unprecedented in our times, but by now you are adapting, practicing social distancing and staying at home. So much time at home. Lots of ideas about things to do while holed up are in your inbox and your social media feeds, but we wanted to make sure you know about these great options from our local resources.

Everett Public Library

The library is completely shut down for checking out physical media, but there are what seems like a zillion options online. Download a couple of apps and you can borrow music, comics, movies, tv shows and books of course. You can also learn new skills and even a new language. If you are new to using online media, check out this tutorial.

Sno-Isle Library

Even if you have a block on your account for overdue books, you can log on and check out up to 30 items from Overdrive. Options include ebooks and audiobooks, online learning courses, digital magazines, and digital streaming of movies and TV shows with Kanopy and Hoopla.

Schack Art Center Virtual Tour

Travel back in time and check out Schack’s Marita Dingus and Hoa Hong exhibit from February. Take a virtual tour and practice your clicking and zooming to explore the gallery, hot shop, silversmithing studio, store and more.

YMCA Online Exercise

Admire their effort or join in on over 60 free online classes. There are options ranging from yoga and tai chi to boot camp and youth performance training.

Everett Herald Coronavirus Coverage

If you are feeling up to processing more information about Covid-19, you can get free digital access to Everett Herald’s Coronavirus outbreak page. While you are checking out the coverage, consider subscribing because local journalism matters. Like other local businesses, the Herald needs your support too.

Childstrive

Childstrive is an amazing organization partnering with families to support young children’s success in daily life. They are posting daily activities, stories and activities for caregivers and kids on their Facebook page.

Imagine Children’s Museum

If you have a young child, you probably know and love the Imagine Children’s Museum. Combine fun ICM activities with a screen and your kids can’t ask for much more. ICM is offering its unique playful learning programming to families through social media.

Here are a few more ideas for kids that will help show some love to your neighbors.

Write a fun message for your neighbors in chalk on the sidewalk. How about a hopscotch for those walking by?
Post your child’s artwork in your front window for neighbors to enjoy.
Do some recycled-art projects and decorate your trees. Make sure to secure artwork so that it doesn’t blow away.

Need a few more ideas? Check out this list on the Everett for Everett website.

We hope you are doing well Everett! We’ll get through this together so stay home if you can and wash your hands! 🤲 🧼

Do you know of any local resources that we missed? How are you keeping busy? Let us know on Facebook.

Linda War Bonnet represents south Everett on the Live in Everett Team. When she isn’t working, she is running the Westmont-Holly Neighborhood Association. You might spot her walking her dog in the Holly neighborhood.