Of course you know all about the amazing books, eBooks, and audiobooks you can borrow from the library, but did you know there are tons of other great resources and services available? Here’s 40 things you can do at Poudre River Public Libraries besides checkout books…and this is just a start!
What do you do at the library?
1. Study for the Colorado driving test
2. Come to a storytime
Each library offers a variety of storytimes throughout the day.
3. Get homework help
4. Use reading glasses if you forgot yours
5. Learn to repair your car or small engine
6. Print a 3D project ($)
7. Read comics
8. Research your family history
9. Check out cake pans and other fun gadgets
10. Access free classes in software, business, and other skills
11. Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test
12. Use a computer
13. Check out bones*
14. Research stocks, funds, and other investments
15. Play board games and card games including Scrabble
16. Participate in fun science, math, and technology events
You can 3D-print your designs using the 3D printer at Old Town Library.
17. Check out music scores/sheet music
18. Join a book club
19. Get ideas for science fair projects
20. Use the microfilm reader to scan slides and photo negatives
21. Meet one-on-one with a librarian
22. Print, copy, scan, and fax ($)
23. Stream and download movies and television shows
24. Read books aloud to friendly animals
25. Learn a new language
26. Meet with SummitStone
27. Donate gently used books
28. Meet virtually with a lawyer for free
29. Learn how to create an online dating profile
30. Join the Summer Reading Challenge
Teen volunteers assist young kids with computer coding and games.
31. Use a study room or group meeting room
32. Volunteer
33. Get help researching and applying for jobs
34. Stream and download music
35. Research maps and records about individuals buried in Fort Collins’ cemeteries
36. Write a business plan
37. Get assistance in completing your taxes
38. Learn how to code
39. Use assistive technologies like a Hearing Loop
40. Read Consumer Reports reviews before you buy
*You have to be a FRCC student enrolled in specific courses, sorry. But it got your attention, huh?
What do you do at the library? Share with us in the comments.