Summertime

I recently participated in one of the focus groups for La Grange Park Public Library.  We were a group of five; four women and one man.  We each lead different lives, therefore use the library for different things.  Ages ranged from 30's to 60's, so there were some preconceived notions about the library - a throwback to when we were kids.


Me, I grew up in Des Plaines where our library was located in the basement of the police station.  Apparently, the collection of books was relatively small, as we could check out only four books at a time.  There were not a great deal of extra programs offered, though in the summer, there was the summer reading club - a participant had to read ten books in order to attend a party at the end of summer.  Also, I took a babysitting clinic when I was in fourth grade.


Libraries and their functions have changed a thousand fold since the 60's.  There are so many programs and things available at La Grange Park Public Library that there is a brochure on the table by the staircase to spread the word.  The brochure is entitled 'Enriching Lives in La Grange Park.' I believe our local library does enrich our lives.


Now with summer in full swing, one of the best things to know about our library is that we are part of the Museum Adventure Pass Program.  Your library card will let you check out local museums at no cost - to name a few -  Brookfield Zoo, Cantigny Park, Chicago Botanic Garden, Morton Arboretum, Bronzeville Children's Museum, Graue Mill, KidsWork Children's Museum, Kohl Children's Museum, Lake County Discovery Museum, National Hellenic Museum, Oriental Institute Museum, St. Charles Heritage Museum and The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn.  We did check out a week's pass in November for Brookfield Zoo when we had out-of-town guests and it's a great deal - ! 


And, remember - the summer is like the weekend:  June is Friday, oh, I have lots of time to do things, I can just relax and enjoy; July is Saturday - didn't do much yesterday, I have to get it in gear today, the time is slipping away; and finally, August is Sunday - YIKES it's Sunday already and I have done nothing.  Don't let that happen to you - check out a pass at our library!


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