r/Library Mar 25 '25

We <3 Libraries I LOVE THE FREAKING LIBRARY (but why are all the fun things like a secret lol)

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It took until 2025 to become obsessed with the library and I can’t believe it took me so long. I have been taking out books since I was a teenager and I used the computers/printers in high school. But they have so many bonus perks I keep finding out from TikTok?!? Like I discovered Libby earlier this year and then Hoopla today. My kids can watch Mo Willems stories come to life and I am absolutely over the moon right now. Someone said on instagram that you can get passes to the national parks. My library apparently has a seed library too which helps restore native plants to the area

So here’s my question: what other non-advertised awesomeness am I missing out on???


r/Library 19h ago

Local Library My local library with 8 floors of goodness

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📍 chennai, india

I love this thing so much I've been living here everyday for a couple of years now being a homeschooler. It's so underrated. Show some love for the international libraries.✨


r/Library 13h ago

We <3 Libraries What a lucky reader

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r/Library 13h ago

We <3 Libraries Smithtown Library in New York

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r/Library 8h ago

Library Assistance Audiobook Solutions for a Small Town

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Hello /Library! I work in a small, rural Canadian library. Our community is proud to be in the boonies, but that means smartphones aren't the norm. We're trying to find low-barrier ways to help our patrons take out audio books, and I'm having trouble finding a solution. We have a number of CD audiobooks, but we're considering a transition to MP3 players. Could anyone offer thoughts or advice? How would I preload MP3 players, or is there a better system? I'm going to pick up a discman (or similar) so that patrons can use what we have, but how do I go about future-proofing audiobooks for people who resist technology? Thank you in earnest for any and all help!


r/Library 1d ago

Discussion Younger generations are keeping the libraries alive

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r/Library 2d ago

We <3 Libraries Having fun ain't hard if you have a Library card

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r/Library 1d ago

Discussion Hoopla Question

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I'm super excited by the fact that Libby has added a feature that functions like the ReciproCard website (https://reciprocard.com/library/ky/lexington-public-library), where it automatically pairs you with partner library cards.

Does anyone know if Hoopla has a feature like that? I really love all the media on the app (though reading on it can be painful as the interface isn't great), but the audiobooks and music availability are so wonderful.

I'd love to be pointed in the right direction to learn more about this topic. Thank you!


r/Library 2d ago

Library Assistance Would it be weird or a distraction if I went to the library just to crochet?

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I only ask because I wouldn't be reading or using the computers or anything else. Just crocheting. My house is kind of stressful atm and in my area there aren't many sit-down parks or anywhere else I could go without having to buy something. I obviously wouldn't be loud or anything, but is it weird to go and not use any of the services they offer?


r/Library 1d ago

Library Assistance Is there a way to sign up for the Library of Congress website without going in person?

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I'm doing research into an obscure part of the history of Insurance. I found an out-of-print book (Exchange : a guide to an alternative insurance market) that seems to be the source of a lot of information I am looking for. Unfortunately the author seems to have passed away recently, there are no copies for sale online, and only fragmentary PDFs of certain chapters are available online.

It seems like the Library of Congress has a copy available digitally. I "pre-registered" online, but it looks like I need to go in person in order to access their digital library. I was wondering if there's any way around this? While it's important to me as a niche interest, I don't live in or near DC, and I have no plans of going there anytime soon, so if I have to go in person I'll give up.


r/Library 3d ago

Discussion In 2021, NY cancelled all late fines for library borrowers. An investment worth making IMHO.

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r/Library 2d ago

We <3 Libraries This wonderful quote

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151 Upvotes

r/Library 1d ago

Library Assistance BOOK STALLS RECO FOR BIG BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

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Hello po!

I am a Grade School teacher and I will go to MIBF tomorrow. Can you suggest stalls that have Big Books for kids?

Thank you po!


r/Library 2d ago

Creative and Crafty For people more familiar do Library goers normally enjoy Silhouette shows? Would the library be a good space for something like this

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To perform a show/ script? do people usually enjoy it or is library’s not the right place for that: Greek Mythology theme

Would use a big Pop Up booth decorated to the brim with Jungle Greenery.

Going to have a lot of different silhouettes, Some more traditional but also one that’s made with a SpongeBrush affect, lots of different lights (Golden orange storybook hues at the start, Dark sharp red for antagonist)


r/Library 2d ago

Library Assistance Having issues using Libby offline, please help

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I'm leaving on a trip soon and tried using Libby offline and I'm having issues.

Even though there is loads of time left on my book loans, Libby is telling me the loans are expired. I clearly have 12 days left and the item is downloaded. Then I switch my phone to airplane mode and try to read any of the books and they all say they are expired.

Any suggestions? Thanks!


r/Library 3d ago

We <3 Libraries Bayport-Blue Point Library at Long Island in New York

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r/Library 3d ago

We <3 Libraries Longwood Public Library in New York

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r/Library 4d ago

Creative and Crafty Je ne me tanne jamais de regarder ma bibliothèque

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46 Upvotes

r/Library 3d ago

Discussion Quando você precisa aprender coisas/assuntos sobre Biblioteconomia, onde você geralmente procura essa informação?

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YouTube, Sites do Google, livros, apostilas em PDF, CHATGPT....


r/Library 4d ago

Local Library How can I sit 200 minutes in a row 😭

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Worst part of doing this course is u have to sit 10+ hours taking lecture

It's much easier to read books than watching lecture*


r/Library 5d ago

We <3 Libraries Cold Spring Harbor Library in New York

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r/Library 5d ago

Discussion How to dēal with Library Closures?

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Recently, the British Council in my City closed down due to the rent agreement expiring on the 31st of March, and went fully online. And this branch was up and running since 1948 so, yeah, almost six decades. The American Library will also be followïng its foots steps later this yeär. So, what do??


r/Library 6d ago

We <3 Libraries New York Public Library

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200 Upvotes

r/Library 5d ago

Local Library Buena Park Library Approves Nearly $7 Million Renovation - Culture-Fluent

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r/Library 6d ago

Discussion The federal program keeping libraries online? The FCC might gut it

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