Category Archives: Fun Distractions

Fun Distraction: Phil’s Bath

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Image advertising the Library’s FUN Distractions series post about Phil taking a bath

It’s bath time for Phil, the Giant Alaskan Malamute. Will his loving family be able to convince Phil to take the plunge? Watch this adorable attempt to get Phil in the tub from The Dodo which becomes a family affair and even includes a bit of peanut butter!
https://youtu.be/BWZWRTEXBKk

For more videos of Phil and his bath time escapades check out “Life With Malamutes” on YouTube – https://youtube.com/c/LifewithMalamutes
Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/lifewithmalamutes
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifewithmalamutes

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Fun Distraction: Lego Prosthetic Arm

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Image advertising the Library’s FUN Distractions series post about David Aguilar

Did you play with Lego as a kid? So did David Aguilar who loved Lego as a kid and used Lego Technic to build his own prosthetic arms. He is now on a mission to inspire a new generation of Lego Engineers!

Watch this video about David’s Lego journey …
https://youtu.be/d0UB-gQ30sE

Check out more of David’s Lego creations on social media where he goes by “Hand Solo” on …
Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/mrhandsolo
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/handsolo99
Twitter – https://twitter.com/davidhandsolo

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Fun Distraction: Blue Planet II

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Image advertising the Library’s FUN Distractions series post on crabs, their predators, and BBC’s Blue Planet II

On the coast of Brazil the crabs gather each day waiting for low tide to make their perilous journey 100M off shore to the seaweed covered rocks of their feeding ground. Along the way they must dodge and jump to escape the clutches of eels and octopuses. Check out this beautifully filmed video from the BBC’s Blue Plant II series about the crabs’ adventure.

https://youtu.be/k7cGyYaxUnI

Find more from Blue Planet II on …
YouTube – http://bit.ly/BluePlanetIIPlaylist
Online – https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04tjbtx

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Fun Distraction: Simone Biles

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Did you enjoy watching the Olympics? The Gymnastics was exciting! Here is a video of Simone Biles debunking gymnastics myths. She also discusses daily life, school, therapy, body image, athleticism, and many other interesting topics in this interview by Glamour.

https://youtu.be/kl6O1zwjpO0

Check out more about Simone Biles on …
Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/simonebiles
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/simonebiles
Twitter – https://twitter.com/simone_biles

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Fun Distraction: Ndlovu Youth Choir

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Enjoy this fantastic performance by Ndlovu Youth Choir from South Africa of Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s song Shallow.

https://youtu.be/rXLAKG4MjU8

Check out more from Ndlovu on …
YouTube – https://youtube.com/channel/UC2BPxkaXN48JekDdPkeyc4g
Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/ndlovuchoir
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/choirafrica
Twitter – https://twitter.com/ChoirAfrica

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Fun Distraction: Grizzly Bear Product Testers

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Do you know how consumer products get a “Bear Proof” rating? With the help of these super cute, very ferocious, and really intelligent product testers at the Wolf and Grizzly Discovery Center next to Yellowstone National Park in Montana. Check out this video from Great Big Story about these “beary” special product testers.

https://youtu.be/NZEU1mBwpgQ

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Fun Distraction: Sky Brown

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Meet Sky Brown who will be competing for the British Olympic Skateboarding team in Tokyo this summer. Sky is a professional skateboard and surfer. She just turned 12 years old in July and is ready to take on the competition in Japan.

Learn more about Sky Brown and her younger brother Ocean on …
YouTube – https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjlQ_TVPXJFILEC7eANNGzg
Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/awsmkids
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/skybrown
Twitter – https://mobile.twitter.com/skyandocean

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Fun Distraction: National Park Service

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Image advertising the Library’s FUN Distractions series post about the National Park Service on social media

The National Park Service has created a real gem on social media with posts from all the different parks across the country. Journey through the parks with their gorgeous photography and the interesting information that’s provided.

Find the National Park Service on …
Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/nationalparkservice
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nationalparkservice
Twitter – https://twitter.com/NatlParkService

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