Libraries are central community hubs where we can access information in many forms. In the United States, there are over 124,000 libraries, which not only includes public libraries, but also school, academic, armed forces libraries, and more. Traditionally we’ve thought of books as primary information sources, but our understanding has grown to include resources like videos, databases, archives, classes, community meet-ups, and even playspaces. No matter what your interests are, your local library has a world of resources available to you for free with a library card.
As the community grows and evolves, your public library does too. With the addition of meeting spaces, a Library of Things, one-on-one help in a variety of topics, and much more, libraries strive to meet the needs of our communities so you can access anything and everything at no cost to you.
Whatever you want to explore, the library’s the best place to start. Swing by a branch or check out our online resources right where you are—there’s no telling what you might learn along the way. Learn more about what Spokane Public Library offers in this episode of Let’s Explore Spokane.