Public Libraries

Someone asked me last week why I go to the public library when I work in a library and it threw me for a few seconds. My first thought was 'it's an excuse to take a walk at lunch', but that's not all. So here are reasons to use your local, public library.

• The top reason for me is Kentucky Libraries Unbound. This service through the public library lets me download free audiobooks that I can listen to on the computer or on my mp3 player. It has apparently gotten really popular, because many of the books have a waiting list to listen to them. But, you can add them to your account, and they will email when it's available.
• Next is the Popular Author's Club. Do you have an author that you read every book they write? If you're like me you probably have more than one or two or ten. Sign up for the Popular Author's Club and the library will add your name to the waiting list for the book and call you when it's available. Now if you just can't wait to read that next Harry Potter book, this is not the place to be, because it can take a while for the book to get around to you.
• Last but not least is the events. They organize movies, entertainers, discussion groups, monthly blood drives, games, the Nifty Needlers and more.

So visit your local, public library, get a free library card and start enjoying all they have to offer.