I always forget about the Library as a resource!

I am a big fan of libraries, and we have a nice local library. I have started going there again on a somewhat regular basis. It has a nice selection of materials, and it is in a good location that is convenient to other places. If I had children, I suspect that I would spend even more time at the library--especially since I would likely be home schooling them.

I used to love going to the library. Just the smell of the books & the rows upon rows of books was enough to get me excited about finding a few good reads. Sadly nowadays I do not go to the library as much as I used to. Whatever spare time I have is spent on my laptop. After reading your post though it got me to thinking about visiting our local library & getting out a few good books to read. Sure they have ebooks now that make reading a book much easier, but as for me I'd much rather have a book in my hands with actual pages that I can turn.

We'd go to the library regularly. I enjoy reading, as do the kids, and I'd often borrow movies as well. However, when we moved I misplaced a library book so was never able to return it. I know I have to pay for it, but don't know how much, and haven't been brave enough to go find out. Chances are it isn't much and I keep telling myself that when I have some money I'll go find out, but then I forget until I'm broke with nothing to do.

Hello bounce58 I do love libraries I go each week. I try to encourage kids to pick a book too. But as they have the school library they prefer it. I love to pick up books for my husband and I. When my father was mad with me, he closed my door and he threw by a book... read it!! He shouted, while closing the door. My mother also loves the local library. I took her there once, and she loves to go over again, to watch old movies, to take some books and to hear classic music concerts. I don´t know Stilton Blessings bounce lol .... dainy

I go the library at least once a week. I check out so many books that I practically wear out my library card. The only thing I hate is when I am 200 on the wait list for a book I have on reserve. The wait for the book just about kills me.

my sister could borrow toys at their library, which for me is a great idea since kids lose interest quickly. of course, these are traditional toys, not gadgets! she also borrowed videos featuring different countries for my mother to watch after dinner. geronimo stilton seems to be an adventure series that reminds me of the tintin comic books we had growing up. anything that hooks kids into reading a real book, improving their vocabulary, and firing their imagination through words is something i'd encourage as long as i can.

Never heard of Geronimo Stilton! I do love libraries especially reference libraries so that I can read history to my heart's content. Here in the U.K. regretfully, as a cost saving exercise so many libraries are now open for just a few days a week. This is so sad as a library should be there to serve the community and be open in the evenings to facilitate people that work. E books willnot destroy libraries - there will always be so many people who like to hold a book and turn the pages of it.

I am not at all familiar with the character Geronimo Stilton. However, I have to admit that like you, I am a person that is guilty of forgetting about what a great free resource the library is. Not only can you visit the library for books that you can bring home and read, there is also a wealth of research resources that you can refer to when doing a research project. One thing that I think is interesting is that in today's society there is the availability of checking out e-books from our local library.

We go to the library as much as we can! You're right it's a good resource for family fun . . . and it's FREE! We live in an area where we have a lot of libraries to choose from - so the kids love going to various ones! Oh gosh, we've gotten a lot of gems . . . I can't even pick just one! Right now my little one darts for Eric Carle books (everyone knows The Very Hungry Caterpillar). My daughter likes those cooly illustrated Graeme Base books (Animalia, The Eleventh Hour). A movie we all enjoyed (an re-enjoyed) recently was Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the original Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka one) . . . Roald Dahl has always been one of my favorite childrens' authors. I sure hope libraries will always be here to stay. As much as e-books are apart of our generation, in my heart, nothing will ever replace a physical book. I wonder if libraries have expanded themselves beyond books (with videos/dvd rentals, story/movie time and other activities for the kids, volunteer reading, shows/events, great book sales, meeting spaces) because they need the community to keep coming to the library and show their support (to keep them alive!)! Why do I not know Geronimo Stilton? I had to look this up because often I will have seen the covers, but I still don't think I've seen this series. (Did you see this website? NOT A REFERRAL LINK . . . http://www.scholastic.com/titles/geronimostilton/ - has some games and things for your son!)

I haven't heard about Gernimo Stilton. We also love the library and go there often to get books. Buying books has become extremely expensive.