“In a world that has high-speed internet and high-quality information on almost every topic under the sun, you would be mistaken to think that there is little benefit of having a library card. This is a very narrow way of thinking and one that is completely wrong. Owning a library card can have a lot of perks, and some that you would be completely surprised by.
Unexpected Perks
Library cards can bring a lot of u
nexpected benefits to the table, and most of them are free. For example, some library cards can have museum passes attached with them or discounts to other popular attractions like local botanical gardens.
So, besides having an arsenal of books at your disposal, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of your city in a whole new manner!
E-Books
Most libraries now offer the option of downloading e-books. Although the feel of holding a book in the palm of your hands cannot be overstated, e-books offer greater convenience as you can read them anywhere with an internet connection, thus taking away the pain associated with visiting a library. So, you can enjoy Kindle quality books without needing to pay for them.
Reading Old Books and Newspapers
Book clubs are known to offer a wide range of books based on different genres. As different people from different backgrounds meet together in these social book clubs, it can be a new way of finding great books that might otherwise have been overlooked by you. It also forces you to study new genres of books which you might find to your liking.
Learn Something New
Most of the public library cards let you have access to free learning materials. So, if you always wanted to learn a new language but didn’t want to spend any resources towards it, getting a public library card can enable you to learn a new language, completely for free! Many public libraries have workforce development and computer classes available which are all free and many offered online. The real question is what isn’t available? Mathematics, test preparation, homeschooling, computer classes, writing skills, languages arts, general education, business, accounting,
personal development, do it yourself and many other categories.
Great Learning Environment
Libraries have a strict no sound policy, so if you want a quiet place for your study sessions, having a library card can be a great way to prepare for your exams. Libraries are also filled with thousands of books and resources that will help you ace your exams with minimal effort.
It also offers a very productive environment where you can get a lot done in a little amount of time. So, instead of visiting a noisy environment inside Starbucks, why not visit a public library to get your work down without any hassle?
Free WiFi
One of the understated perks of a library card is that you get to enjoy free Wi-Fi whenever you are inside the library premises. So, if reading books is not your thing, just find a comfortable spot near library bookshelves and browse your favorite social networks for free.
“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is
the location of the library.”
― Albert Einstein
