Books are totally awesome. And worth a lot more than the hour of video games I played. hehe. I think I’d much rather read a book than play a computer game or something, but it was an exception because I got invited to play. Here are some wonderful tips for getting more books for reading.
- Use your library’s resources and request items in the mail, through their online catalog – http://www.tscpl.org
- Rent out audiobooks for free from Netlibrary. http://www.tscpl.org/publicnews/templates/tscpl.aspx?articleid=1718&zoneid=43
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One thing I’m assuming some of you heard, was that I’m going to try to read many books this summer, like 20 or something. Well, the library hasn’t sent me a couple of books I requested a couple of weeks ago, so I’m kind of treading water. That’s the first thing I’d like to point out. Most libraries (including Topeka’s) will mail books to you if you request them. I’m not really sure where they get that kind of money (actually they’re probably exempt), but it’s a wonderful thing. Just go to your library website (http://www.tscpl.org) and while browsing their online catalog, click request item. You will need to log in using your library card number, so have it handy. As long as your mailing address and information is current, they’ll send you the book A.S.A.P. That may be instantly, if no one else has the book checked out, or it may be anywhere from a few days to a few months if you’re waiting on someone to turn in the book.
Secondly, audiobooks are sometimes controversial. Though you are not reading, you are experiencing a story you would not have otherwise had time to read. Audiobooks are great for trips and other mindless tasks (cleaning). With netlibrary, and the link provided above, you can download audiobooks and burn them to CDs. One book may take up several discs but its well worth it. Remember when you were little and you enjoyed listening to stories? Well, it’s not that we don’t like that anymore, it’s just that we don’t have time for it…or so it seems. Check out some audiobooks!
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