Libraries.
You’d think it’d be enough that they have a vast sea of books on innumerable topics, enough to keep you delightfully and deliriously entertained and informed should you have Time Enough At Last to take advantage of that wealth.
But, no.
It’s not only about books anymore (though that would be enough, IMO).
These days libraries are stretching and growing to provide even more. More community. More knowledge-sharing. More excitement. More support.
This, for example, is an inventory of what’s upcoming at the Nampa Public Library, as highlighted in their most recent free newsletter:
- Learn guitar
- Group practice/learn crocheting and knitting, and beading
- Reading buddies (with therapy dogs)
- “Rookies” chess club
- Origami
- Dungeons and Dragons
- Book challenges (like 50 books in 50 weeks??!)
- Exercise for seniors (“fit and fall proof”)
- Educational/college/training advisors
- Idaho Dept. of Labor help
- Book clubs on a theme, with trivia sessions
- Free legal clinic
- Painting
- “The Squad” for adults with diabilities
- Bunco
- Health-theme series
- “Cozy” get-away-from-it sessions for dialing down stress
- Support for caregivers
- Women’s & Children’s Alliance meet
- Ask a Master Gardener
- Youth poetry
- Multiple story times for various young age groups
- Multiple play times for various young age groups
- Art for younger people
- Themed learning sessions (August = gardening) for younger people
- Board games (D&D) for younger people
- Other activities for younger people
- Your Nampa Public Library card entitles you to borrow ebooks/audiobooks from partner libraries across Idaho (more resources available to you)
- Multiple bookmobile locations
- Historic displays at the library
Have you checked out what’s available via your local public library?
If you’re fortunate enough to live within easy access distance of a public library, get on their newsletter mailing list, and drop by (use their services!) to highlight their value and our appreciation.
