We are lucky to have such a great library system here in King County. One of the first things I tell my AP's to do is to get themselves a Libary Card.The library is a great activity for older kids - they can play on the computers, check out books that the school doesn't have, join the summer reading programs and just hang out. For younger kids, they offer great story times and other programs.
So - how to get started? Go to the King County Libary website and you can apply online for a libary card, or go to any library and apply. You must have some way to show your proof of address - either your drivers license, checks or something else with your address.
Once you have that, you can reserve books, movies, CD's, books on CD or tape - whatever you want. Why pay for Netflix when the library has hundreds of movies for you?
What else can you do at the library?
- Enroll your HF kids in the Summer Reading Program
- Computer time
- Classes (ESL, etc)
- Meet the authors of favorite books
- Story time
- Writing classes
- Get research help for college papers (or high school) from the librarian
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