Support Libraries - Blog Posts

They are important and beautiful!

“She is very gorgeous to me!”

Reblog if you think public libraries are important and should be maintained.

This inspired me to visit my local library more (there is one LITERALLY around the block I live. ik, shame on me 😔) I don't go there often because I was never brought there by my parent (only once after asking for a while), but I just realized I'm old enough to walk there on my own (tell me about living a life where you're not allowed to go past your own yard most times.)

Heck, I may even ask to assist there. Maybe me visiting will get more people to come to it, as every time I pass by it through car or when running with my dog, it looks a little lonely.

I want to thank this post for opening my eyes and giving me another purpose to do things on my own and revisit a place I adored.

If you guys want I can keep y'all updated.

5 Ways to Support Your Local Library

Get a library card. I know this might seem obvious, but simply being a cardholder is a huge way to support your local library. Prices vary, but many people are able to get a library card for free, depending on their location in relation to the library. Check with your local library for more precise pricing. 

Check out books. Any books circulating through the library’s system is good - however, I will make the recommendation to check out educational, history, and craft books, for your own benefit. Something to remember: The more a certain type of book circulates, the more likely books of that ilk will be ordered in the future. 

Attend programs. Programs are the backbone of a library, but unfortunately, many libraries struggle with attendance. Look for your library’s calendar, find something that interests you, then go to that program. This not only shows support for your library, but opens up opportunities for you to get to know other like-minded people in your community.

Volunteer. Many libraries need volunteers to help handle some of the important organizational tasks that the library staff does not have time for. Many of these tasks are neurodivergent-friendly, such as shelf-reading. Volunteering is not only a good way to support your library, but it may help your mental health and socialization.

Donate. Libraries everywhere are struggling, with many laws going into place in various places that could defund them. If you are unable to donate money, then see if your library accepts donations of other sorts, such as books. Many libraries partner with Friends of the Library groups in order to sell books that are donated to them. Many libraries also have a “Library of Things” where items that have been donated can be checked out by patrons (for example, my Library of Things has an air fryer, a ukulele, a snow cone machine, etc.).

There are many other things that you can do to support your local library, but for now, I leave you here. Be safe out there, and remember: USE YOUR LIBRARY.