What can libraries do for you? I have so many resources I’m gonna share with you rn. Get wrecked. I’m back on my soap box y’all. Just ignore me if you want, or if you want can just get the tldr with the bolder stuff again!
1. If you still want to read books or listen to them, but you don’t want to come in and talk to anyone (I mean valid.) Libby!!! It works the same way as checking out physical copies of the books; just now as audiobooks and ebooks.
2. Are you currently screaming at your paper that you’re supposed to be writing? But it doesn’t have enough sources. Pls. All library websites have LISTS of different websites (they are reputable) that you can use to do research. (Or you can come chill and look at physical materials for your research too.)
3. Materials: we have so much stuff we will just give you for free. I handed out so much glitter, markers, paper to some patrons who were working on a final project that they could just have and work on. I have so much paint. Please use it so we can buy newer paint.
4. Free WiFi: sometimes you don’t even have to leave your car (or go inside) for that. (Message me and I’ll tell you my story of sitting in my car for an hour just outside of a library so I could check my grades and email professors because I was in a town that kept bouncing my phone to Canada.)
5. Email bb: again if you don'twant to come in but want book recs because for whatever reason: you can usually email the library with something called your next read. And a librarian will send you back book suggestions. (I also recc’ed a mbmbam podcast to someone)
6. Warming/cooling centers: if it’s hot/cold and you have nowhere else to go? Come chill with us. I have multiple patrons at my library who will be there for the full 12 hours that we’re open. It means that you’re using a space that your taxes paid for. And you can get out of the disgusting heat and frigid weather.
Do y’all want more stuff like this?
Ye
Nah
Hoe I am barely reading this rn do what you want from me
Voting ended onFeb 5, 2025
