To say I like the library is an understatement. I.Love.My. Library. Everything about it!! I'm always sad when I learn of folks who are unaware of the FREE resources available without leaving your house. For this post, I have listed five of my favorites from our local library in Oregon. Many libraries across the U.S. have these same options.
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1. E-Books
With all the electronic devices available, ebooks are quite the rage, but can get expensive, especially if you or your family member is a voracious reader. Of course, your local library has solved the problem for you with free ebooks available with only your library card information and a click of the mouse. Many school libraries have this option also.
2. Audiobooks
Having just completed a long road trip with a group of teens, I know the value of a good audiobook to capture and hold their attention. Library2Go has a variety of options available to fill your electronic needs.
3. Free Music
My daughter and I have been collecting our three free songs off of freegal for over a year and have amassed quite a music library without spending a dime. HUGE variety of songs both popular and old, as my daughter would say, are available.
4. Online Resources
There are a number of databases available to help in your quest for quality information without leaving your couch. With my goal of learning Spanish, I am going to try the free Powerspeak option from my public library.
5. Online Catalog and Request Materials Resource
And my favorite and most used resource is the online catalog where I can look up the latest New York Times bestsellers like the one below and request it. In a few short days or weeks, it will become available to me and conveniently be ready for pickup at my earliest convenience. Oh and don't forget there are videos available too--and only for $1 and three weeks of viewing pleasure. LOVE IT!!
Happy reading and exploring,
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