Hello friendos Today's tip from your librarian The library has lots of stuff for free Language learning (CDs, DVDs, Rosetta Stone, Mango) Audiobooks and e-audiobooks E-books Library of things (toys, board games, all sorts of objects) Movies Kanopy(music & movies) Newspapers Museum passes &More! - ThreadSky

ladyjenpool.bsky.social • 102 days ago

Hello friendos

Today's tip from your librarian

The library has lots of stuff for free
Language learning (CDs, DVDs, Rosetta Stone, Mango)
Audiobooks and e-audiobooks
E-books
Library of things (toys, board games, all sorts of objects)
Movies
Kanopy(music & movies)
Newspapers
Museum passes
&More!

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hdrinehart01.bsky.social•102 days ago

I have no car, so I must Internet. . .

ursaborealis.bsky.social•97 days ago

I used to borrow framed art prints from a library for a month at a time!

jefferylebowski.bsky.social•99 days ago

Just started using Mango (Chicago Public Library) love it!

reiyu.me•102 days ago

I just got my library card recently. I'm blessed to be in NYC, and I'm looking to check out the main NYPL soon. So stoked!!

rifka.bsky.social•91 days ago

📌

writingrme.bsky.social•101 days ago

Our community library offers a wide variety of meetings from kids learning to crochet to free writing and editing classes a group of published indie authors and an editor who offer free weekly classes on the craft of writing.

mick29.bsky.social•101 days ago

I find Libby to be an awesome app for Ebooks and Audiobooks

pulie2011.bsky.social•102 days ago

Our public library has a shed where you can borrow garden tools from.

I'm petitioning them to get a cooking / baking library for all of us apartment dwellers who don't have the space to keep all kinds of pans and utensils.

jimpud.bsky.social•102 days ago

I don't know what I would do without my library card. I've had one since I was 10 years old.

ridesallyride.bsky.social•102 days ago

Plus the super swell people that work so hard every day just to make your life a little better! Such an underrated career field.

shibamama.bsky.social•101 days ago

Check your library to see if they are connected with Libby or Hoopla (the two that I use). I use these apps for audio books and they are free. During mowing season, I knock out about 2 books a week. You can also view movies on Hoopla.

domacrush.bsky.social•102 days ago

I wonder if Librarians have book recommendations based on what they see getting read. Like, 'book Foo gets taken out a lot, and always comes back well read with lots of wear, cracked spine, etc'.

wrathsedan.bsky.social•102 days ago

Love sending Libby books to my ancient Kindle. I've heard that the licensing of ebooks is very expensive (similar to Kanopy). Without larger changes is the best bet to continue using digital services? Focus on physical? Want to know the best way to support my library through my borrowing habits!

ladyjenpool.bsky.social•102 days ago

Both! We need you to use what's available so we have stats to prove the need is there for funding

wrathsedan.bsky.social•102 days ago

Thank you I will do so :-)

emhouston.bsky.social•102 days ago

State park passes in King County (Washington!)

lorieinnova.bsky.social•101 days ago

Our local library even has gaming systems that can be used.

ded-a-chek.bsky.social•102 days ago

My local library has semi professional audio and video production booths, a 3D printer and a teaching kitchen with room for up to 12 people to cook at once.

rattgirl.bsky.social•102 days ago

I desperately miss the Dubuque Public Library (since we don't live anywhere near there anymore). They had 3D printers, sewing machines & patterns, baking pans, conduction burners, even coats you could check out!

dog-hair-life.bsky.social•102 days ago

Am I allowed to post a link…? This site helped me add 7 non-resident library cards to Libby. I hardly wait for audiobooks now. It’s amazing! https://everyday-reading.com/where-you-can-get-a-non-resident-library-card/

udepeep.bsky.social•100 days ago

📌

sabrewing94.bsky.social•102 days ago

And a fabulous app named Libby.

roger-12.bsky.social•102 days ago

Jen my kids gave me for birthday as requested a ereader and I borrow books from the library it’s the best!

aestheticgoblin.bsky.social•102 days ago

My library has American girl dolls that you can check out, I wish they did that when I was a kid! I believe they also have kayaks which is wild. Is so worth going in and asking what they have you could be surprised!

scoutiedatroutie.bsky.social•102 days ago

Craft programs!

aunteggie.bsky.social•102 days ago

Back in the 70’s and 80’s my dad would check out FRAMED ARTWORK from our local library. THAT was pretty cool. 🤘🏼

chachalaroo.bsky.social•102 days ago

Use your library card and download the libby app. Millions of free books. Audio books and magazines for free.

mick29.bsky.social•101 days ago

Oops, I should read the comments before I comment the same thing.

pcgproject.bsky.social•101 days ago

Yesss I came here to say this. So underutilized for a great app

enaid1959.bsky.social•102 days ago

I use Libby, I love it. I just wish our library lent the books for more than a week.

dawnlight0.bsky.social•101 days ago

But can the Librarian... Hold your Hand?

watercolor-wannabe.bsky.social•102 days ago

My wife just returned a blood pressure cuff we borrowed from our library. Libraries are an absolutely essential part of every community.

ginormica78.bsky.social•102 days ago

The library is my happy place! 📚

willz0rz.bsky.social•102 days ago

the libby app changed my life.

brettedwardstout.com•102 days ago

Hopefully libraries will start carrying my books. 📚

mrpusswack.bsky.social•102 days ago

You had me at Oxford comma 😉

bluedotohio.bsky.social•102 days ago

I use the Libby app from my library daily 📚

limi509.bsky.social•102 days ago

I had no idea that much was available to use at library now days. Thanks for the info.

bluebird89.bsky.social•102 days ago

Ancestry is my favorite. It’s free there!!!!

hannasazi.bsky.social•102 days ago

Fun fact online library apps like Hoopla and Libby share their metrics with your local library if you use your local library card.

This helps them secure better funding

cinbass.bsky.social•101 days ago

I'm going to start using the library. we have a beautiful one in West Hollywood !

susanvcbrown.bsky.social•102 days ago

I didn't know about Rosetta Stone. 😎

wicksdoug.bsky.social•102 days ago

Love the library! Big ups to public libraries!

locnar1701.bsky.social•102 days ago

Our community library has sewing machines, 3d-printers, and a laser cutter. so many fun things to use and learn things with.

mrkrstphr.bsky.social•102 days ago

Mine and my wife's bank account has looked so much better since we discovered Libby.

brianag.bsky.social•102 days ago

If you can’t go to the library a lot of libraries have access to Libby which has e-books and hoopla which has both e-books and music

scnative.bsky.social•102 days ago

I'd like to suggest Hoopla, too. All you need is a library card.
https://www.hoopladigital.com/

playsthecarokann.bsky.social•102 days ago

Thank you for sharing. Good reminder to see what our local library has for audio books :)

kblucas.bsky.social•101 days ago

I LOVE my local library!

letsgivethisashot.bsky.social•101 days ago

Libby is the greatest invention on earth.

mslulu.bsky.social•102 days ago

One of my favorite stories from a few year ago was about the library that rented out American Girl dolls and the different hairstyles and outfits they’d come back with 💗

atek45.bsky.social•101 days ago

You can also pirate stuff, and library will delete your data after you logged off.

bilboa243.bsky.social•102 days ago

Ours even has a state park pass for check out.

brightbluebacon.bsky.social•102 days ago

Chess lessons, DnD groups, woodworking, sewing

fubar21.bsky.social•101 days ago

Love the audiobooks from my local library!

itsdeepa.bsky.social•101 days ago

Events too! Look into free classes offered by your libraries. It's a wonderful place to find community

daddymatty.bsky.social•102 days ago

Love the library! Our local library has wifi hotspots for $10/week. Great for road trips!!

tarantuladad.bsky.social•102 days ago

as a huge film nerd, I loooove my local library giving me access to Kanopy (film streaming website; if they don’t have access to a film you know is only Kanopy, you can also request it specifically!) and DVDs!

tarantuladad.bsky.social•102 days ago

and they also have events w a college where they hand out seeds of native flowers and some crop plants from local farmers for free!

groovygaby.bsky.social•102 days ago

It’s always fun to get lost between the stacks. I’m waiting (impatiently) for my library to have kanopy!

sunkissed-bruises.bsky.social•102 days ago

🔖

funnyfarmedkowgal1.bsky.social•102 days ago

And perhaps a music instrument loan program, classes & workshops on various topics, guest speakers --authors, so wherever one is the world, support your local libraries... 📚

cobracorvid.bsky.social•101 days ago

And recently and very important, resources for starting your own business. At least in Ohio and Michigan.

jess13649.bsky.social•102 days ago

The library of things is my favorite. Oh you need to borrow a sewing machine. We got you.

tsalite.bsky.social•102 days ago

My local branch also has a seed library!

twincitieschick.bsky.social•102 days ago

I really need to get to my local library. I love books! I love how calm libraries are. I love how they smell (I'm weird, I know).

xysmachinemedia.com•102 days ago

I visit my King County Library here in the suburbs of Seattle all the time. I often borrow DVDs and Blu-rays from them. They usually have hard to find anime, full TV shows or movies that aren't streaming.

whatnowbub.bsky.social•102 days ago

The CA libraries have state park passes to borrow! Free entrance to visit our lovely parks.

vien88.bsky.social•102 days ago

Wow! Did not realize it has so many options.

oregonbee.bsky.social•102 days ago

Cool! Didn’t know about Rosetta Stone.

boomstickbethie.bsky.social•102 days ago

Libraries rule! I love the Hoopla app for graphic novels and movies

okaylub.bsky.social•99 days ago

The library in the city I used to live in had a “banned books” section. They would post a monthly article covering general news but had a specific page dedicated to new books that were banned and ensured they’d be available there. Miss that place.

recklessxxkita.bsky.social•101 days ago

📌

kelmaur7.bsky.social•101 days ago

The Philly library has several branches that loan out musical instruments, even tools.

cdnsmalltowngirl.bsky.social•102 days ago

We have snowshoes!

misplaced-dopamine.bsky.social•102 days ago

Depending on your library
3D printers,
Laser engraver,
CNC machine,
Sowing and embroidery machines,
Recording studio,
Kitchens,
Gaming consoles,
And wifi, of course!

kevynrichmond.bsky.social•102 days ago

Kanopy is so clutch!

darkquietskies.bsky.social•102 days ago

Not to mention they are also really cool places to hang out in!

penrith.bsky.social•102 days ago

One of our local libraries has fishing rods and fishing accessories for families to borrow!

naturalhairgirlii.bsky.social•102 days ago

Do the library have GED prep classes? I have to motivate my child🙂

ladyjenpool.bsky.social•102 days ago

Some might, they might be able to connect you to them if they don't!

naturalhairgirlii.bsky.social•102 days ago

Thank you!!!

scarynikki12.bsky.social•102 days ago

I'm planning to watch all the Best Picture winners in order and my library is the only way I'll be able to watch the early winners.

hughe13.bsky.social•101 days ago

It is about time to revisit I believe. Everything electronic has my brain short circuiting...

sygaldry.bsky.social•101 days ago

My local library has a program where you send them what you like and what kind of books you like and they give you recommendations based on them.

bethbrown.bsky.social•102 days ago

As I withdraw from negativity (X, Amazon Prime), I was delighted to find Kanopy. Am enjoying that along with being a long-time Libby-er. For other great content, check out Knowledge Networks app too (maybe available in British Columbia only?)

margueritevillier.bsky.social•102 days ago

Say more about museum passes.

swickl3.bsky.social•102 days ago

Do libraries have downloadable audiobooks these days?

jiraffe.bsky.social•102 days ago

Some lucky few even rent video games!

ajprice803.bsky.social•102 days ago

Hoopla was almost directly responsible for getting me back into using the library system a few years ago. Now I'm there 2-3 times a week. Get a lot of stuff for my classroom as well

jae-jwpez.bsky.social•102 days ago

Our library also has “maker space” tools. Everything from drills to sewing machines to Cricut machines to poster size printers to either take home on loan or use in the library (not the saws and drills but the less potentially destructive and loud tools)

paulagoodale.bsky.social•101 days ago

Did you know, 'librarian' is a superpower 🤫

sudonaaame.bsky.social•102 days ago

I heard about Kanopy on a spinning (wool, alpaca, etc.) podcast, and I can't really get my head around how much stuff is on there. I still go to the library sometimes for DVDs, but lately it's mostly Kanopy. Such a good service.

kennielovesbooks.bsky.social•102 days ago

Thanks for the tips! And for doing an awesome job!

santebustello.bsky.social•101 days ago

and laptops, seminars / classes, plus DIY scan, copy & print.

dcshar.bsky.social•102 days ago

Following

rikibeth.bsky.social•102 days ago

Mine stocks free COVID tests!

schtimpy27.bsky.social•102 days ago

Kanopy is so great, but it is killing us financially. We’re about to have to cut it off. We went through our allotted budget yearly for it in 4 months.

ladyjenpool.bsky.social•102 days ago

Kanopy is great but a Catch-22. We need users to drive numbers to justify the expenses but the more use the higher the cost it's just impossible

schtimpy27.bsky.social•102 days ago

Something just needs to happen to get the streaming costs under control. A DVD cost us $20. Streaming costs us $350 for three years. It's unsustainable.

ladyjenpool.bsky.social•102 days ago

Yeah, the library platforms are out of control with pricing. And now AI in the mix, they're charging us ridiculous prices for AI-generated records that are unusable for both the library and user.

schtimpy27.bsky.social•102 days ago

We have a good relationship with one of our big vendor reps, and we feel badly about how bad we let them have it about their garbage AI. For 6 figures a year, your crap better work.

ladyjenpool.bsky.social•102 days ago

We're a smaller library, so our voice isn't as well heard in the scheme of things

terimmmanager.bsky.social•102 days ago

I’m home for the winter through my chemo treatment (ending in March!) I’ve signed up for “Libby”, so I can get books and audio online on my Kindle. Any advise?

ladyjenpool.bsky.social•102 days ago

You can request your local library purchase titles

You can place holds on popular titles or use "deliver later"

Create a wishlist or Shelf

Use tags to search for titles

Explore customization (dark mode, font size, accessibility)

palmspringslady.bsky.social•102 days ago

If you can, get more than one library card (usually requires a visit). My library is smaller but I have cards for the two largest libraries in my state. Add them all to Libby. If there is something you want, Libby will search all your libraries.

bookgirlsb.bsky.social•102 days ago

I love libby (I'm a heavy user and also a librarian!) The magazine selection is excellent and if there's a story you want to read online behind a paywall, you can often find it on libby. Read those on a computer/tablet/phone for the full-color experience.

ladyjenpool.bsky.social•102 days ago

*librarian internet high five*

terimmmanager.bsky.social•102 days ago

Thank you, I’m just getting started. It’s nice to have at home without needing to leave when feeling the worst!

rjs0416.bsky.social•101 days ago

Our library has a loan out system for a metal detector. Yes, we're a beach community.

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