The library has saved me hundreds of dollars and provided me with a clutter free peace of mind. And yes, I have heard of eBooks, but I am still a stalwart when it comes to the incomparable feeling of holding a physical book, turning pages and closing the book after a satisfying read.
For me, pushing buttons, touching screens and turning dials seem like a cold way to interact with a book. Speaking of which, the library does offer eBooks (as well as audio books) for you cold-hearted folks out there.
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| Cambridge Public Library (2009). If Apple sold libraries, I bet this is what they would produce. |
There are no limits to the number of books that you can reserve at the library - at least I have yet to hit it. Books can also be renewed online if no one else is requesting the item. If I happen to return a book late, the fine is a very economical dime a day. And yes, people still use dimes.
In addition to books, you can reserve movies. And not just dull documentaries from the 1970s, but also recent releases. Once a movie is released on DVD, it'll hit the library shelves soon after. My friends are often surprised by this.
To determine what to add to my reading list, I rely on friends and book reviews - from the New York Times to People Magazine. Yes, the celebrity gossip magazine. What can I say, I have varied interests. I note books of interests, and then sign onto the library's online catalog to reserve the desired titles.
Sometimes I have trouble finding a certain title using the library website's Search feature, so I go to Amazon to find the exact title and/or author name to plug into the library website's Search box.
**Some Stats**
People Who Are Now Believers in the Public Library Because of Me: at least 4
People Who Think I Am Adorable (Some Say Anachronistic) For Using the Public Library: at least 40
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