5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Library Card

4/20/2016 6 Comments by Kirsti Call I love the library!  As a kid, I’d invite my friends to go with me on our weekly visits--I couldn’t imagine a more wonderful place! The prospect of a trip to the library still fills me with excitement at the age of 40.  Here are three ways I make the most of my library card.  ​1. Request and Pick Up: As much as I love the library, as a mother of five, I don't really have the time to peruse the stacks like I used to. With the help of my trusty library card, I can reserve books online. I simply sign into my library's website, search for my book, and click on “Place Hold.”  When my books are ready, I get an email from the library. When I arrive, they're waiting for me at the front desk.   2. Movie Rentals: We haven't had to pay for a movie in a long time. And yes, streaming is great, but it doesn't fulfill our every need.  The library has a huge selection of movies that we can rent for a full week with no charge.   To read the rest of this post, go to Children's Book Academy, here.