Library, Library, More Than a Book...

"Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card."
Rumor has it that going to the library is back in vogue. Makes sense since everything is free, (unless of course, like me, you tend to misplace your library books and do not find them until 3 weeks after the due date). You can check out movies, music, reading materials and have access to every magazine and newspaper in the world and surf the web all in on easy stop. But wait – there’s more!

On a recent visit to my neighborhood library, I stopped by the coffee shop and purchased a Latte’, which in itself is quite remarkable, considering that as a teen I got busted in the West Bend Community Memorial Library for trying to smuggle in a thermos of Tab cola. I also ventured beyond the usual, and discovered a myriad of resources available to me. Two meeting rooms, each with a capacity of 100, are available for $30 dollars per hour. What a great place to hold a leasing or staff meeting!

Monthly programs and events, (the majority of which are free), include “Living Green” sessions, an opportunity to give blood, 30 minute lawyer consults, English conversation circles and a variety of kids programs.

Think about how you might incorporate neighborhood library offerings into your resident retention programs to add value and a sense of community to the village your residents call home.

The next time you find yourself out and about, make sure you check your library out.