It's National Library Week and a fantastic time to explore what a great resource your local library is to the community. Of course, you can find books, music, and movies available to check out for free, but did you know your library is also a practical resource for meetings, activities, and other events?
You can typically find a community calendar of neat things
to do posted at libraries, and many have meeting rooms and other spaces that
can be reserved for various lectures and workshops. Libraries often host fun
parties and networking opportunities. You may find or host classes and
activities for people of all ages to get out and explore various interests.
Some activities are organized by the library proper, but
others may be put on by members of the community. For example, I attended a
Zombie Makeup Class before Halloween last year at my public library. The
organizers of the event were able to use an activity space in the library at no
charge. They in turn charged a small fee for the class and were able to make a
profit sharing their skills.
If you are looking for something to do, check out your local
library for options. If you are looking for a place to hold a class or other
gathering, speak to your local librarian to find out if the public library has
available spaces that will fit your needs. You may find a perfect space is
available at little to no charge – or perhaps a small donation!
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