The library of today is quite different from yesteryear. For example did you know you can rent a projector, a telescope or a Go-Pro camera? Did you know that the Longmont Library can offer you complimentary access to Ancestry.com? How about board games? Complimentary seeds from the Seed Library or passes to a local State Park?
These services and more were shared during the program on April 12th, presented by Librarian, Jenna Kopp and Circulation Services Manager, Julia Jacobs. Jenna gave us a virtual tour of the Longmont Library website and its many educational opportunities. Beyond renting a hardcover book, you can also download a book to your personal device for the rented period of time. Newspapers such as The New York Times and investment newspapers such as The Morning Star and Value Line are available. The library also creates curated book bags should you be planning a trip to Italy , for example. You can also “Book a Librarian” to ask questions or seek research tips on a project. There are the regular host of programming for children and adults along with special events like “Meet the Author”. These and more are available free at your library. It only takes registering for a library card at your local library.
I leave you with the full list of things shared by Jenna and Julia today….. Blue Ray projectors, Scanner and Fax machine access, rent a meeting room, Heritage- another genealogy software (which you can use from your home computer), radon detectors, tuxedos (yes, I said a tuxedo), Discovery passes. Learning a language and pronunciation tools.
The Library of today is sure to amaze and inspire our learning opportunities! Check out the Longmont Library, you won’t be disappointed.