Coronavirus (Covid-19) Quarantine Resources

3/23/2020

Hi all,
I'm going to update this space to list freebies or other helpful information we can use during the Covid-19 pandemic. Google is also a good way to find resources, particularly for your specific state. If you're aware of other resources, share it in the comments. Let's follow the CDC instructions on how to protect ourselves, listen to health care officials, be considerate of others, and stay safe!

Reading and Education

You can now download over 300,000 books from the NYPL for free: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/you-can-now-download-over-300-000-books-from-the-nypl-for-free-031820

2 months free Kindle Unlimited for new signups (expires 4/30/2020): https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/promoLanding?promoCode=7cad7d39-c2cf-4e3d-9b17-4ebafbb03a41&tag=tbpre-20&ascsubtag=04OaMT4pCIueEBs5uDqI2En&fbclid=IwAR0AxSc1bzkootLKNGWEcpSxLxKxaVsCK8QuiXT4wHdai-7oKPMS_AQuRs8

My Royal Brides series and Quicksand series are in Kindle Unlimited, so you can read them for free with the 2 months free KU special.

All Garden Avenue Press author titles are in Kindle Unlimited, so you can read them free with the 2 months free KU special.

With a Hoopla and Overdrive account, access audiobooks and ebooks for free through your public library (where available).

Open-Access JSTOR Database Accessible to the Public: http://www.universitytimes.ie/2020/03/jstor-makes-database-accessible-to-the-public/

Added 4/1/2020: A curated collection of more than 150 free Udemy courses to help students adapt to working from home, search for a job, maintain balance, and more: https://www.udemy.com/courses/free/

Health and Economic Resources

Free internet for the next 60 days from Spectrum if you have K-12 kids or college-age students: https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-free-spectrum-internet-wifi-offer-student-households-promotion-2020-3

YMCA launches free online classes for at-home exercise: http://ed.gr/ca2xi

United Way Worldwide Launches COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund: https://www.unitedway.org/the-latest/press/united-way-worldwide-launches-covid-19-community-response-and-recovery-fund

Added 4/1/2020: Free online fitness classes: https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/these-are-the-free-no-equipment-online-fitness-classes-you-need-right-now-1.5500751

For Kids

List of free educational resources during the outbreak, for kids of all ages: https://abc7ny.com/6035120/

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo offering free online biology classes for children:
https://www.cleveland19.com/2020/03/17/cleveland-metroparks-zoo-offering-free-online-biology-classes-children-during-coronavirus-school-shutdown/

List of Georgia schools offering student meals during the outbreak: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/list-of-georgia-schools-offering-students-meals-during-coronavirus-outbreak

Free Audiobooks for kids on Audible for as long as schools are closed: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen

Miscellaneous

Free resources for schools: https://thejournal.com/articles/2020/03/13/free-resources-ed-tech-companies-step-up-during-coronavirus-outbreak.aspx

Where to get free financial assistance, food, and more: https://laist.com/2020/03/20/where_to_get_financial_assistance_food_and_more_during_the_coronavirus.php

Free cooking classes by Michelin-star chef Massimo Bottura: https://www.sunnyskyz.com/positive-good-news.php?newsid=3699/Stuck-At-Home-This-Award-Winning-Chef-Is-Teaching-Free-Cooking-Classes-On-Instagram

6 Comments

Alice Yanes

3/23/2020 10:06:38 am

Thanks for the updates. We are all well here and following instructions as they are given to us. I pray that everyone else remains safe as well. Continued to be blessed of the Lord, All.

Delaney

3/23/2020 12:36:34 pm

Thanks for the prayers. We need them right now. Wishing you and your family all the best!

Kathy

3/24/2020 07:41:16 pm

Thank you for the freebies. I look forward to catching up on my reading as well as listening to your books. I was listening to Good Behavior (my favorite) last night.

Delaney Diamond

3/25/2020 07:56:45 am

You're welcome! And it makes me smile that you're enjoying my books during the pandemic. I'm getting some reading done myself, going through my TBR pile. Thank goodness for books! Take care.

3/27/2020 06:03:31 pm

Just finished reading Queen of Barrakesch and am going to transfer to my Tablet very soon and post my review. Delaney, why did you have to make me cry reading this book? I loved everything about this story even the parts that ultimately made me sad. I understand why he had to do what he did but it still made me very sad for his sister. Wow I loved this story. You know you know how to spin a real interesting yarn, don't you Delaney? Thanks for always thinking of us your fans in how you check on us and give us freebies. I must tell you though even without the freebies, I would be a die hard fan of your work. Congratulations on a book well written and destined to be another best seller!

3/27/2020 07:47:37 pm

I appreciate you so much! I couldn't do what I love without supportive readers like you. I know the part with Wasim's sister was sad. It hurt my heart a little to write it. I'm glad you enjoyed the story nonetheless and I'm looking forward to your review.