I don’t know how it works in other states or even other
counties. In Salt Lake there is a City
Library and several county libraries.
Corey prefers the city library because there is a greater selection of
books. But I don’t enjoy the
commute. I’m also overwhelmed with
libraries that have more than one floor.
But I do understand why Corey likes it.
The city does offer a much huger selection than the 18 plus libraries
that are a part of the county.
I’ve had one library card for each place I’ve lived. The same one that worked in Midvale worked in
Kearns and West Valley. We’ve also
checked out at West Jordan and Taylorsville.
Most of those libraries are just one level. Some obviously carry more books than
others. What’s nice though is nice to be
able to go online and reserve a book – regardless of which library the book may
call home. So if I look online for a
certain item, I type in by title or author or subject or whatever and there will
be a list of books that come up. I can
narrow it down to and see that there are seven copies of the same book
available. The site will tell me what
libraries carry the books and the status of the book itself – if it’s checked
out, if it’s on the cart, if it’s on the shelf, etc.
Like I have time (or gas money) to drive to each library that may
have it. So I can actually request a
book and have the library bring it to me – or the closest library that is. I can reserve up to ten items on each
card. The library will find the book for
me and let me know when it’s in. I THINK
THAT IS SO COOL! Likewise we can return
books to any of the libraries within the county system and they will make it to
their proper “home”. I like that A
LOT. But it’s just a county thing. City Library books have to go back to the
city library. And county library books
have to be returned within the county library system.
I like having the opportunity of attending various programs
through the library system – such as craft workshops or puppet shows with Jenna
or downloading to electronics or scrapbooking for adults. There are a variety of activities offered
through the library and if there is gas in our car, the library fits nicely
into our budget.
Every year when school ends, the library offers a kick off program
– usually at a park or similar location – in which booths and entertainment are
provided – sort of like a carnival or fair.
Children (as well as adults) are encouraged to sign up for a summer
reading program and given the opportunity for collecting prizes throughout the
summer. Our final reward: a book of
course.
I’m grateful for libraries and for the opportunities that come with it.
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