Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Spotlight 19. Kindness

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme this year is the power and potential of kindness in these challenging times.

Watch the video below and discover more at the Mental Health Foundation website.





Books Inspired by Kindness - Wonder by RJ Palacio

Wonder  is an international bestseller and smah hit.  It's all about the power of kindness.  Listen to this podcast with the author, or check out this Guardian article by Palacio exploring the theme in more detail.  You could even download the Daily Wonder App.





Delve into the eLibrary 

Reading is proving more important than ever as the nation continues to adjust to life in lockdown.  Check out the Sheffield eLibrary for titles inspired by acts of kindness.  We have thousands of eBooks, eAudio, eMagazines, and eComics, waiting to be downloaded for free by Sheffield Library members.

Search the eLibrary

Not a member?  Join the library online






Be kind to yourself and explore the benefits of Mindfulness

The Sheffield Centre for Mindful Life Enhancement is offering twice weekly free online sessions. 

Discover more on their website





Make friends in lockdown with #MyDearNewFriend

We love this.  The National Literacy Trust is encouraging children to write letters to people living in care homes. You can download our introductory letter to get started and discover more on their website.

Discover more and help your children get started




Creativity during Corona

Visit our Facebook page where everyday, Claire from Central Library is linking to a poem and posting prompts to spark your creativity during lockdown.  Today, she is linking to the poem, The Kindness of Trees.

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