Reasons why libraries are still cool!

Here are some pretty neat reasons why you should check out your local library!

1. It’s FREE to check something out! Granted, you do have to give it back, you can borrow it for three weeks and it won’t cost you a penny (unless you have late fees). Just head on over to your library or check their website and get yourself a free library card :)
2. Libraries are more than books now. Most libraries will carry CDs, movies, magazines, and other types of media that you can borrow! You should see the stack of CDs I borrowed, it’s quite a mountain…
3. It’s a great place to get work done! If home is too hectic and the coffee shop is a bit too loud the library is a nice, quiet place to get work done. Plus they have free wi-fi! Don’t have a computer? Use the ones there!
4. Kid activities! Libraries are home to a bunch of child-friendly activities that are free and most of all fun! Some examples are story time, craft time, book signings, teen book clubs, and the list goes on. Bored in the summer? Try the library for a way to kill time.
5. Tutoring and community service! Are you a kid struggling in school? Lots of libraries have homework help programs where you can volunteer to help younger kids with their homework after school. Don’t really want to do that? Try volunteering as a shelf scanner, book organizer, or an event assistant!
6. Adult classes. Libraries will often offer classes to assist people. Such classes can include ones for the SATs, GEDs, art, pilates, crafts, or even how to use a computer.
7. Internet & Computer Access! Don’t have a computer or you’re internet’s down? Don’t fret! Head over to your public library! You can check your e-mail, write your paper, and even print assignments if you need.
8.  Research! If you need to research something for a paper - or maybe you’re just interested in a certain topic - check out the library! You’ll find books upon books on the topic you’re interested in, I’m sure. And if you’re writing a paper you can do your research and your paper there too!
9. Fill that bookstore void. Less and less bookstores are in existence. Miss the feeling of scanning shelves for just the right book? You can do that at the library!
10. Like-minded people. I love the library because I feel like I fit in. Surrounded by others who love to read or research makes me feel good. Do you like to read or research? Your new home might just be the library!