Not in any particular order:
1. Books, books and more books with lots of comfortable reading chairs!
2. If they don't have the books you want, they can arrange an inter-library loan from another library in the state.
3. Library website where you can see if they have an item in their catalog and then put it on hold. They will call you when the item is available. They also email you 2 days before your checked items are due back.
4. Up to date magazines, CDs and DVDs. Children's and nonfiction DVDs are free for 7 nights; all others are $1 for 4 nights.
5. A wide variety of activities for every age group from infants to adult, all free, including computer classes, book discussion clubs, movie nights, craft nights, summer book clubs for all ages, etc.
6. They bring in many interesting programs, from the Columbus Zoo to the author of "Weird Ohio" to musical groups.
7. You can take out artwork to hang on your walls!
8. Free WiFi.
9. Teen Coffeehouse every Tuesday. Teens get homework help, free pop and cookies, play Wii Guitar Hero, use the WiFi or internet, all with supervision.
10. The annual library book sale. The annual fundraiser for our local library spans 4 days every June. They gather donated books starting in the spring, and it's a great way to see books you no longer love go to someone who does, all the while raising money for the library. Friday is for "Friends of the Library" (those who donate throughout the year). Saturday is the public sale with lines out the door of the local school where it is held. Sunday is bargain day. Everything you can fit in a box for $5. We once came home with a box that was taller than my daughter! Monday morning, everything left is free. There is usually not much to choose from, but the library doesn't have permanent storage, so they would prefer the books go to good homes! This is a cause near and dear to me. My grandfather sold rare history books, and when he passed, my grandma gave his books to the library sale. I'm told dealers came from around the state for a chance to buy his collection.
These are just a few of the reasons I love our library, and I'm thrilled that my kids love our library too. Invariably if I go out to run errands, one or both kids will ask, "are you going by the library?" In fact, if I need them to go somewhere they really don't want to go, all I have to say is, "I'm going to Place X AND the library," and there is little, if any, resistance. What makes you love your library? And if you haven't been to one recently, why not go today?
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I was so excited to see your post. We love the library and head there at least twice a week. I'm going to do an article on my blog about how to REALLY take advantage of what the library has to offer. Great minds think alike. It's a great topic and a good reminder for everyone! Thanks!
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