{"id":36207,"date":"2024-01-18T18:32:35","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T23:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mdcthereporter.com\/staging\/8357\/?p=36207"},"modified":"2024-01-26T15:05:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T20:05:21","slug":"why-you-should-get-a-library-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mdcthereporter.com\/staging\/8357\/why-you-should-get-a-library-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Get a Library Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Libraries are often portrayed as dusty and antiqued, but are actually the unsung heroes of the community. They provide free resources just waiting to be utilized.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>Books<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obviously libraries offer books, but people underestimate the sheer volume of books they offer. There\u2019s the assumption that they do not have current reads, but the Miami-Dade Public Library System stays up-to-date and has a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York Times<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bestseller section on their website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cataloging has also become easier because of the internet. By using the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpls.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Miami-Dade Public Library<\/span> <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0app, you can search if the book you want is available. You can also request for a book to be brought to your branch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>Apps<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More of a listener than reader? Libraries partner with the free library app <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overdrive.com\/apps\/libby\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Libby<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It allows library card owners access to hundreds of ebooks and audiobooks and is compatible with Apple and Android devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hoopladigital.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoopla Digital <\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is another library partner that offers <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines or music. The collection on Hoopla is vast and includes recent releases. It can be streamed on almost any device including televisions and kindles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music can also be streamed on the app <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mdpls.freegalmusic.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Freega<\/span>l<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 million songs and music videos. It has no software to download, no digital rights management restrictions and is available on Apple and Android devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>News<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this world of never-ending subscriptions, libraries make news more accessible. Library card owners can access subscriptions to <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/subscription\/redeem?campaignId=9UU8X&amp;gift_code=72df6e569281d4a2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New York Times<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.wsj.com\/p\/1148200010\/register\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Wall Street Journal<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They also can retrieve<\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/infoweb-newsbank-com.ezproxy.mdpls.org\/apps\/news\/browse-multi?p=AMNEWS&amp;t=favorite%3A114CF48A%21Miami%20Herald%20Collection%20with%20historical%20archives&amp;action=browse\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miami Herald<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/infoweb-newsbank-com.ezproxy.mdpls.org\/apps\/news\/browse-multi?p=AMNEWS&amp;t=favorite:ENHBBENH!El%20Nuevo%20Herald%20Collection\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Nuevo Herald<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> archives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For casual reads there is<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumer Reporters <\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The publication provides advice and reviews on products. It\u2019s ad-free and run by members, allowing readers to get unbiased information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>Tutoring<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main purpose of libraries is to make knowledge accessible to the community. There is <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/mdpls.org\/project-lead\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project L.E.A.D<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Literacy for Every Adult in Dade), which provides free one-on-one sessions with volunteer tutors to adults hoping to improve their English literacy skills. There is also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mdpls.org\/early-literacy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Talk Read Sing<\/span>, <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which focuses on early childhood literacy. For students there is the<\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/mdpls.org\/tutor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Homework Help &amp; Tutoring Program<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It provides free K-12 online and in-person tutoring in reading, math and science.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>Assistance<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the library is a public service, it\u2019s equipped to help with social services. You can apply for a <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpls.org\/passport\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Passport<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and at select branches connect with <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpls.org\/social-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social services<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for mental health, housing, food and other government assistance programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is also the <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpls.org\/assistive-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistive Services and Technologies <\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to aid disabled members of the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>Culture<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, reading is a big part of the library experience, but libraries are not just for reading. A library card allows you to get free passes to select <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/mdpls.org\/museum-pass\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">museums <\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">throughout Miami.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Main Branch Library located at 101 West Flagler Street has a free <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/mdpls.org\/permanent-collection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permanent Art Collection<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that contains more than 7,000 works that focus on African American, Latino and Miami artists.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The collection features works on paper, photographs, paintings, artists&#8217; books, multiples and small sculptures, and strives to serve as a reflection of our community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every week each branch <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/mdpls.org\/events\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has events<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that educate and connect the community. That includes talks with local authors and arts and crafts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>How to Apply\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, visit your local library to get a physical card or register for an ecard using Miami-Dade County Public Library\u2019s website. Cards are free. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Libraries are often portrayed as dusty and antiqued, but are actually the unsung heroes of the community. They provide free resources just waiting to be utilized.\u00a0 Books Obviously libraries offer books, but people underestimate the sheer volume of books they offer. 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