Most of my home-schooling friends visit the local library regularly. I bet your family does, too. Are you taking advantage of all their resources? Our local library system, Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) has 14 locations. The local branch is a one mile round trip; the library has free copies! CRRL offers a host of resources, such as the Library of things: knitting kit, Spike Ball, and a home radon detector, we borrowed for Science Camp. CRRL offers MakerLab Badges for a 3D printer, sewing machine, and a laser cutter. (I was ‘badged’ for the 3D printer; it was like watching paint dry.) Our Co-op used to meet at the library for classes. Taxaide and United Way offer free tax preparation at the library. There are lawyers from Legal Aid who volunteer at the library, too. Most branches host monthly book sales. I have young friends in Alaska. I send them a huge stash of books and DVDs. My husband and I have met with the locally elected officials at the library. (The officials didn’t really listen to us—but we did meet.) Before going remote during COVID, our HOA met monthly at the library. We’ve taken part is Fabulous Fridays, which often have a science theme. I’ve barely scratched the surface. Our library offers ‘Make and Take’ activity bags I pick up for friends too busy to stop at the library. There are game nights, book clubs, and opportunities to read with a dog. Here’s the CRRL’s latest magazine. Show it to your local librarian. What does your library offer?
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