Reasons to Visit the Library : It’s More than Books
The library has served different purposes for me throughout my life.
When I was a young adult, it was a place to read magazines for free and, of course, check out books. As a young mom, it gave me a place to take my tot for free where she could play with others her age, and I could chat with other moms. Now, as a homeschooling mom of a preteen, I am making more use than ever of the resources and programs being offered. There’s always a reason to go to the library.
Of course you’ll find books at the library. Lots and lots of them. But there’s more than just books to borrow. Your local library most likely offers far more resources than you realize.
Here are just some of the things you can check out.
books
ebooks
audiobooks
book club kits
movies
music CDs
video games
Grandad visiting the Genealogy Room
Additional Resources you might find at the library:
archived magazines
newspaper articles
maps
historical data of your local area
computer/printer services
resume help
financial literacy services
notary services
bookmobile (mobile library for seniors and others)
homeschool resources
Library Events to participate in:
Author Visit for Berenstein Bears
story time for babies through older kids
arts/crafts
teen tech classes
author visits
community meetings
summer reading programs
book sale
Cool Events our Library Offers (and yours might too):
Kidlit Festival
LibraryCon (like comic-con but at the library)
Dungeons and Dragons
Movie night
I think a good library is essential to keeping the feel of a tight-knit community - no matter how large the city you live in. If you haven't been to your public library lately, I encourage you to go check it out. You never know what treasures you may find!
