Top 20 Reasons to Hang Out at the Library

​When's the last time you visited your public library? You might be surprised at what you can find there. Today's libraries are not old-fashioned stuffy places, with dark cavernous rooms. They're hip, well-designed hangouts that offer a wide range of trendy services and expertise for patrons. Here's a list of 20 things you might do or find at your local library.

 1. The latest movies, TV series and documentaries on DVDs
 2. A free music concert series
 3. A coffee and tea bar
 4. Meeting rooms to reserve
 5. Reading clubs for children, teens and adults
 6. Lego clubs
 7. Technology classes
 8. Used book sales
 9. Volunteer opportunities
 10. Story time for tots
 11. Guest speaker series
 12. Art exhibits
 13. Patrons' collectibles and memorabilia on display
 14. Computer labs
 15. E-readers to borrow
 16. Genealogy services
 17. A recording studio
 18. High school students study nights
 19. Free Wi-Fi
 20. Quietness and solitude

 What unique service does your library offer? Action plan: Visit the American Library Association website to learn more about National Library Week, April 8-14, 2018.