Day 29 NaBloWriMo Get Thee To The Library
GET THEE TO THE LIBRARY
One of my good friends was sweet and gave me a guest post about her work. She's a Librarian and a fantastic one at that! She is developing children's programs at various libraries. Parents and children alike are enthralled with her story telling abilities! She's been asked more than once by kids if she's an actress.
I love talking to my friend about her work, because of her enthusiasm. We got on the topic of saving money and I asked her to do a blog post. She sent me the following to share ~ enjoy!
During this recession we are all facing difficult financial decisions and are finding ways to cut back on expenditures. The first thing to go is usually entertainment and information expenditures. We stop subscribing to the newspaper and going out to the movie theater. However, the situation does not have to be glum! These things are available at the library. The library has the internet, newspapers and magazines and other periodicals including professional journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine.
The library also has a wide variety of DVD titles. There are educational DVDs which can help you learn a new language, science, yoga, aerobics, math, literature, etc. There are all feature films that show at the movie theater and the library’s titles are just as recent as the titles at your local BlockBuster’s or NetFlix. The library I work at has titles such as 27 Dresses, Slumdog Millionaire, Transformers, Milk and The Dark Knight. We also have old classics that you can’t find at the video store such as Ordinary People and The Breakfast Club. Have you cancelled HBO and Showtime? The library also has series and movies only shown on these channels (Tudors and Grey Gardens are only 2 examples). There are also some of the old classic series such as I Love Lucy and MASH.
The library also has many community programs. For example, the main branch of our library system recently held free health screenings for seniors. There are also many book clubs for all ages.
In addition, the library has numerous storytime and craft programs for the kids. The literacy skills and cognitive development that children receive at these programs is invaluable. There are also Summer Reading Programs where the kids receive prizes for reading books.
For the teens there are craft programs that include jewelry making, an anime club, game night, etc.!
Besides helping to fill in the entertainment and information gap left by cancelling the newspaper, magazines and cable TV the library has resources which can help you learn how to save money and/or find a new job or housing. There are books and other resources which can help you with your resume, cover letter and interviewing skills. The Jefferson Parish Library system has job search information right on its homepage (www.jefferson.lib.la.us). Many people return to school during a recession and for those going to school (of all ages) there is also free online tutoring through the library as well.
In short, the library isn’t just about books anymore. It’s about information and community.
AND IT IS FREE!!!!
So …. Get thee to the library!
One of my good friends was sweet and gave me a guest post about her work. She's a Librarian and a fantastic one at that! She is developing children's programs at various libraries. Parents and children alike are enthralled with her story telling abilities! She's been asked more than once by kids if she's an actress.
I love talking to my friend about her work, because of her enthusiasm. We got on the topic of saving money and I asked her to do a blog post. She sent me the following to share ~ enjoy!
During this recession we are all facing difficult financial decisions and are finding ways to cut back on expenditures. The first thing to go is usually entertainment and information expenditures. We stop subscribing to the newspaper and going out to the movie theater. However, the situation does not have to be glum! These things are available at the library. The library has the internet, newspapers and magazines and other periodicals including professional journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine.
The library also has a wide variety of DVD titles. There are educational DVDs which can help you learn a new language, science, yoga, aerobics, math, literature, etc. There are all feature films that show at the movie theater and the library’s titles are just as recent as the titles at your local BlockBuster’s or NetFlix. The library I work at has titles such as 27 Dresses, Slumdog Millionaire, Transformers, Milk and The Dark Knight. We also have old classics that you can’t find at the video store such as Ordinary People and The Breakfast Club. Have you cancelled HBO and Showtime? The library also has series and movies only shown on these channels (Tudors and Grey Gardens are only 2 examples). There are also some of the old classic series such as I Love Lucy and MASH.
The library also has many community programs. For example, the main branch of our library system recently held free health screenings for seniors. There are also many book clubs for all ages.
In addition, the library has numerous storytime and craft programs for the kids. The literacy skills and cognitive development that children receive at these programs is invaluable. There are also Summer Reading Programs where the kids receive prizes for reading books.
For the teens there are craft programs that include jewelry making, an anime club, game night, etc.!
Besides helping to fill in the entertainment and information gap left by cancelling the newspaper, magazines and cable TV the library has resources which can help you learn how to save money and/or find a new job or housing. There are books and other resources which can help you with your resume, cover letter and interviewing skills. The Jefferson Parish Library system has job search information right on its homepage (www.jefferson.lib.la.us). Many people return to school during a recession and for those going to school (of all ages) there is also free online tutoring through the library as well.
In short, the library isn’t just about books anymore. It’s about information and community.
AND IT IS FREE!!!!
So …. Get thee to the library!
Comments
First time here, nice blog...:)
Thanks for the reminder!
I'll extend this offer to both of you ladies... Each Thursday I host a Blog carnival called "just for the JOY of it" and I would love to have you stop by (link up too!).
(and Happy 40th too - I'm right behind ya!)
The library in Plymouth, about 18 miles away, is great, but it is not free to non-residents - even though we are in the school district and our daughter attends Plymouth HS. Sorta sucks that if we wanted to be able to use the library, we'd have to pay a yearly fee. Somehow, I think if your child is attending school in that town, they should be able to use the library without paying.