Top 5 Reasons to Get a Library Card
Don’t Miss National Library Card Sign-up Month this September!
Here’s a riddle for you.
I have thousands of stories but very few floors. Bring back what I give you and you can take more.
Of course, you know that most public libraries are only a few floors high, but they contain a seemingly endless supply of stories in the pages of their books. When you bring back the ones you check out, the librarians encourage you to take more.
Over the last few years, many libraries have been in the spotlight for the items in their collections, but there has been little talk about the many great services offered in your local library.
1. Books
This one seems obvious, but that may be exactly why we need to talk about it. Bookstores are getting harder and harder to find, meaning that to purchase a book you will likely need to choose between driving a long way or ordering online and waiting days for the book to arrive. The data tells us that the number of bookstores has declined by 51% since 2009 and the price of books has increased by 14% in that same period. So even when you find a place to buy a good book, it will cost you more than it used to. Why go through all of that when you don’t have to? If you are looking for a great story or you need guidance on your latest…
