Frugal Activity: Day at the Library

Today was such a beautiful, sunshiny and warm day.  Yes, I know it is the 6th of January, but it was just perfect.  While I was in town today, I was in the area of the library.  The library is such a special place to me.  When we were kids, momma would take us to check out books and it was just such an experience to me.   In high school, we had to go for our research to write papers.  Now we have the internet and it is so convenient we don't have to leave the house.

My daughter's first job was at the library during the summer.   I'm sure that is a special place to her also.

Upon arriving today, I told the attendant I was writing a blog and wanted to include the library as a source.  She agreed to allow me to take pictures and gave me information on some of the programs they offer.  I could just live there I think!  I am including some pictures of our local library with some of the services they offer.  Some of the regulars go in to check their email on the FREE internet service.  Others go in to read the daily newspapers or check on the stockmarket.  I like to sign out or borrow DVDs.  No doubt, they have what you are looking for, no matter the subject.  Some of the subject matter was Dr Quinn TV Series, Wuthering Heights, war movies, history, biographies, educational, Presidents/First Ladies and much, much more, including children/teen entertainment.  My mother will sign out a DVD and has a variety of entertainment she would not have otherwise.  Homeschoolers benefit greatly from this offer.

During my visit, I had forgotten the FREE magazines on display.  These are ones that are out of date or individuals have taken to recycle.  I found some today to share with my brother on flying and planes.  He loves flying as a hobby.  When I dropped them off today, it put a smile on his face and he will now have some new material to enjoy.  My grandson's class at school has been studying the Wright Brothers and I found one with an article on that subject.  He will be pleased.  I hope one day to take him to the Wright Brothers Memorial at Kitty Hawk, NC.  He will appreciate it much more now that he has studied  the subject.



Besides the FREE magazines, they have up to date ones that you can go in, take a seat and enjoy during the extra hour you have between appointments..  Once again it is tax time and if you have not ordered your forms or not doing them on the internet, they have multiple stacks of forms.

While browsing, I saw various books with information from a standard catalog of Information on Baseball Cards to college information.

Winter is just the right time for the toddlers to enjoy the library.  Start them early loving books and education by using the resources at our local library.  Story time on Tuesdays for wee ones (birth to 2 yrs. old) for 15 minutes in the morning.  Following that, is toddler time (3-5yr. old) for 30 minutes.  No doubt they will enjoy the songs that go along with the story.

One of my favorite areas to visit is The Local History Room.  If you like to do research on the state of NC or searching out your family tree, this is the place to go.  Someone is usually there to assist you in your research journey and introduce you to areas of your interest.

Later this month, The Friends of the Library are holding a book sale.  This is a fund raiser for the volunteer organization, which in turn uses those funds to support library projects.

I hope you have enjoyed the results of my little trip today.  Remember there is no charge for these services, unless you keep a book, DVD or CD until it is overdue, then you will have fees for that.