Free Classes, Books and DVD's at your Local Library

I live in a small city in Canada, although I have lived on military bases, large cities, a village and a rural area. Every time, I was a regular patron of the library - maybe more than one branch - making friends with workers and other patrons.
I have taken exercise classes and attended lectures. I have even given talks, one of which led to the formation of an environmental group dedicated to teaching the public what they could do. I borrow any type product available - hard cover, soft cover and electronic fiction and non-fiction books; magazines; music and books on cassette tape and CD (maybe music also on vinyl, I don't remember for sure); movies and documentaries on DVD, VHS and via electronic transmission.
My current library system offers free subscription to a company that provides all manner of electronic books, music, documentaries and movies. As I am not concerned with recent releases (I don't have television and don't visit the cinema), this has opened a wide arena for me.
The main library has a 3D printer as well as a device so a person can publish a book. For a brief time, they also
For a brief time, they also had a group of persons available to 'borrow' for a short period (an hour, maybe) to learn about life from a different perspective - with respect to religion, lifestyle, homelessness, exercise, cooking and whatever else a person was willing to share.
For my money, libraries cannot be beat. The occasional fine for an overdue item is truly a small price to pay for such riches.

by mpwhe

I absolutely agree!

wow. I never would of known that! Thanks

by Lambshanksmum

You are very welcome!

Our local library has a great range of FREE school holiday activities for kids too. I love the library and it's a great way for kids to start enjoying a varied selection of books. I've really enjoyed rhyme time and story time with my kids.

by helenonthesofa