Get Through Tough Times @ Your Library

All this talk of recession and economic downturn is a bit scary isn’t it? However, there are many ways the Hayner Public Library District can help you and your family during these tough economic times through the “free” services we offer. In some ways, this brief list oversimplifies all the things the library can offer, but that is kind of the point…to provide a reminder of the basic but important services libraries offer at little or no cost.

So, without further adieu, there are eight ways libraries can help you get through our country’s economic slowdown:

1. Try it before you buy it. Money is tight. Don’t buy a CD, DVD, or book without “test-driving” it first. Come to the library and borrow it to see if it’s a purchase that is right for you. If we don’t have it, we’ll try our hardest to get it for you.
2. Two words: FREE INTERNET.
3. Bolster your business. We have access to databases and research tools that will help you reach new and different markets, even during tough times.
4. Get the skills you need. Attend a computer class. Learn a new language. We have extensive materials for self-help, self-improvement and independent learning on thousands of topics.
5. Find entertainment. Hayner Library offers great programs, events and activities for ALL ages at no cost; Great musical and cultural programs, family game nights, movie nights and game nights for teens – and so much more. A fun night out doesn’t need to be an expensive night out.
6. Be a well-informed investor. The library has up-to-date stock market information that will help you get through tough times. Make smarter investment decisions with the most current financial information.
7. Find a new job, a better job, or a different job. Use computers, books, newspapers, and more to find employment, build a resume and compose cover letters.
8. Regain a sense of community. Feeling a bit disconnected during tough times? Libraries are places where communities come together. Stop in and take a moment to take in the action… you’ll find it abuzz with information, people, and possibilities!