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Links to factual information regarding COVID-19:
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) 
Within the state, IDPH and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) are a reliable first stop for information. IDPH Resources of Note:  IDPH hotline for questions: 800-889-3931
Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities webpages COVID-19 Social
​Distancing sign/poster First Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Central and Southern

Illinois IDPH press release Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 
Nationally, the CDC is charged with monitoring the outbreak and routinely issues bulletins with updated information regarding COVID-19.  CDC Resources of Note:

Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpages CDC COVID-19 Newsroom Keeping Workplaces, Homes, Schools, or Commercial Establishments Safe sign/poster Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission booklet, 10 pages Guidelines as to whether or not to stay open during the pandemic Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA)

Helpful websites and phone numbers Illinois Department of Human Services - find help regarding food, shelter, help at home, medical, recovery, and emotional/mental health
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=123529

Economic
Illinois Department of Employment Security, 1-800-244-5631
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30357

Mental Health

Call 4 Calm - Call 4 Calm is a free emotional-support text line where you can speak with a mental health professional. Text “TALK” (English) or "HABLAR" (Spanish) to 552020. Domestic Violence Helpline - 1-877-863-6338

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 Illinois Suicide Prevention Hotlines - Suicide prevention hotlines by Illinois county 
http://www.suicide.org/hotli…/illinois-suicide-hotlines.html

Temporary Discounted or Free Internet Access Comcast and Xfinity Internet - 60 days free "Internet Essentials" service for new customers 
https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19 Xfinity Wi-Fi Hotspot Access - Free Wi-Fi hotspot access for all at all existing business hotspot locations; find one using their interactive map
https://wifi.xfinity.com/
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Charter Spectrum Internet - 60 days free Internet access for new K-12 and college student households

CDC recommended homemade face masks
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/DIY-cloth-face-covering-instructions.pdf

Resource Links

​www.facebook.com/nokomis.publiclibrary

Coronavirus unemployment guide: What to do if you get laid off or furloughed
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/03/unemployed-coronavirus-faq/?arc404=true


Free Driver's Education Material
​https://nokomispl.driving-tests.org

https://savingdollarsandsense.com/free-educational-resources-for-kids/?fbclid=IwAR2Qw04hmrVl3bqUtt_6anKNIL1OmC7S4twrME9SQngxJQCP0HlWGXJcCeA

Kids:
www.abcmouse.com/library_account

www.Lexile.com/fab/Illinois

http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/

Free coloring pages: http://www.openculture.com/2019/02/download-free-coloring-books-from-113-museums.html?fbclid=IwAR0h1yGpXJDfJSd-bwGQ7T3_qU5NySQyHnx3Dam4K5L96rrSPpwz9ekFzLs

Read-alouds of children's books: https://noveleffect.com/

Minecraft educational edition: https://education.minecraft.net/

Online children's books: https://www.storylineonline.net/

Museum Tours: https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours

Virtual field trips: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/preview?fbclid=IwAR26dZ8hD0WpfXL5O3P6AmLp_j-MsV00GgkLFQprS4lDUvanrjNyv2O8cjg&pru=AAABcQOa5jE*TW9zZZ33tqOQjOMDuG3mGg

Free Opera streams: https://operawire.com/metropolitan-opera-to-offer-up-nightly-met-opera-streams/ at apps found here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.metopera&hl=en_US

Academic games: https://www.arcademics.com/
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Chrome music lab: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/

Truth

http://factcheck.org/
 
http://www.politifact.com/
 
http://www.snopes.com/


E-books:

http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page (free e-books)

http://www.freebooknotes.com/free-ebooks-guide/

SHARE Online Catalog for Nokomis Public Library Website:
nokp.illshareit.com

​School:

AR List

Nokomis Schools

Articles, books, research:  

FirstSearch  (Login:  100106968; Password:  library)

Dictionary

Test prep:

http://www.testprepreview.com/

http://www.sparknotes.com/testprep/

http://www.free-test-online.com/act-test

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice 
 
https://www.khanacademy.org/sat  

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ ​Occupational Outlook Handbook

Child development:

www.mayoclinic.com/health/infant-development/PR00061
www.mayoclinic.com

Taxes:

http://www.irs.gov/ (Federal tax forms)

http://www.revenue.state.il.us/TaxForms/index.htm

College ready:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

http://www.assessment.com/default.asp

Business:

http://www.illinois.gov/business/Pages/default.aspx

Employment:

http://www.illinoisworknet.com/vos_portal/residents/en/Home/MyIllinoisWorkNet/MySkillsInterest.htm
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Legal:

http://www.illinoislegalaid.org/

​http://www.usattorneylegalservices.com/free-legal-aid-Illinois.html

Health:

http://health.gov/

http://www.nih.gov/health-information

http://healthfinder.gov/

http://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-care-and-health-information

Corona Virus COVID-19:

Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities webpages COVID-19 Social Distancing sign/poster First Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Central and Southern Illinois IDPH press release
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 
Nationally, the CDC is charged with monitoring the outbreak and routinely issues bulletins with updated information regarding COVID-19. 
Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpages CDC COVID-19 Newsroom Keeping Workplaces, Homes, Schools, or Commercial Establishments Safe sign/poster Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission booklet, 10 pages Guidelines as to whether or not to stay open during the pandemic
​Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA)
OSHA provides guidelines for the prevention and control of the virus in a variety of workplace situations. This is especially useful regarding workplace cleaning measures.