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A trip to the library is a special journey for your preschooler..

When I was a child, I waited for Thursdays with great anticipation because it was library night. I loved going with my mom and sister to our little library, located above the local police department. Climbing up that steep set of stairs, I felt like I was making my way to the gates of a castle filled with treasures. I was so in love with the place that I could have moved in there for the night. My mom wisely set aside a special day each week for this treat, which helped my sister and me plan ahead — and remember to return our books on time. 

A trip to the library is a multisensory experience that engages all the best ways young children learn, from the solidity of a book in their hands and the visual stimulation of colorful illustrations to the smell of the pages and the excited, hushed voices of other readers. To a young child, the entire world is right there on those shelves, waiting to be discovered. She can take a trip to the bottom of the ocean on the Magic School Bus, or fly through the sky with a reference book about airplanes. 

Keep these strategies in mind to unlock the hidden magic of the library for your child and nurture a lifelong love of reading:

• Set aside a special library time.  A regularly scheduled "date" gives children something to look forward to and helps you remember to keep it in your busy schedule. Mark these days on the calendar with a favorite color or sticker. When your child plots how many days she has to wait for the trip, she uses important sequencing and early reading skills.
• Arrange your visits around story time , when a librarian (or visiting author) reads favorite children's books aloud. If you do this, select your books before the reading. The library is likely to be less crowded then, and the librarian will have more time to help if you need her.
• Meet the librarians.  Even if your child loves the library, she may initially be a little afraid of the people "in charge" of all those books. That's why it's important to introduce your child to the librarians. If they have time, librarians often like to give children a tour and help them get their first library card. This will allow your child to foster a personal relationship, and the next time she arrives, she will see a familiar face.
• Teach your child how to care for books.  Children should learn at an early age not to harm or disrespect books. Teach the proper way to handle library property — no holding books with dirty hands, bending the cover or pages, scribbling, or tearing. Young readers need to understand the importance of protecting books so that everyone who uses the public library can enjoy them, again and again.
• Set limits and expectations.  Be clear about your guidelines for library time. Allow a specific amount of time for your child to explore, and set a limit on the number of books she can check out. Knowing your expectations ahead of time along with gentle reminders ("five minutes until we check out books") gives a budding book lover a comfortable structure to work within. You can point to the clock and draw on a piece of paper what the clock will look like when time is up. Or, set the alarm on your watch so that it goes off a few minutes beforehand. Don't worry too much about explaining rules, such as speaking quietly, at this point. Young children pick up the appropriate behavior very quickly, just by observing you.
• Share your child's passions.  Join in her excitement at discovering a book she likes, even if you don't think it's a great "take-home" book. Ask her what she finds interesting about it. Notice something about it to celebrate, whether it's the colors on the cover or the size of the book. Put the book in your pile, and then point out other books. When you get to the weeding-out process of choosing the three to take home, your child can finalize her choices.
• Snuggle up and read at the library.  Sharing a book in the library is a special occasion for children because they get to read in a novel place surrounded by books! Find a cozy corner, or plop on the floor. This "pre-take-home" time also helps you and your child decide if a story is something she'll want to read again and again.
• Don't forget a book for you.  Borrow a book you're eager to read — this models a love of reading that will stay with your child her whole life. Since it's sometimes difficult to hunt down books, call ahead and see if the librarian can set aside a special book for you. That way, you can focus on your child while you're there, and she can really breathe in the beauty and peace — and endless possibilities — of library time.

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7 Modern Reasons to Visit Your Local Library Today

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The library is filled with adventure and wonder for kids and adults of all ages. Going to the library is a rewarding pastime that many of us already enjoy. So rather than twiddle your thumbs and wonder what you're going to do on your day off, here's why you should head over to the library.

1. Personal Development

Visiting the library can encourage reading and exploration in children. Children can learn at every turn. Even being responsible for returning books on time can teach some basics of responsibility.

Studies have shown that students who visit the library tend to have better test scores than those who don't. Studies have also shown that reading can aid in brain development in young children, so it's important to read to them and encourage them to read and visit the library from a very young age.

2. Free Stuff

The library is home to a wealth of free items, such as:

• Free newspaper, magazine, audiobook, CD, DVD, and video rentals : You'll have access to much more than just books. It would cost a fortune to try purchasing all of these sources of reading, music, and videos, but fortunately, the library has access to much more than your home library and entertainment center could ever store.  
• Free eBooks : Thanks to Amazon's library lending program , you can now check out a Kindle eBook for two weeks before it is deleted from your digital library. It doesn't get much better than that.  
• Free Wi-Fi : Who isn't looking for free Wi-Fi every once in awhile?  
• Free computer and Internet access : You can research whatever you need and have access to a computer whenever you need it.  
• Free adult classes : These can range from academic training like GED classes, to creative ventures like art and poetry classes.

3. Library Events and Programs

Libraries offer all types of events and programs for bookworms. You can enjoy everything from author readings to health workshops. Every library is different, so you can't expect anything in particular, but some activities commonly provided at the library include:

• Author readings for adults and kids
• Poetry circles
• Story circles for kids
• Puppet shows
• Family films
• Special programs for children
• Book discussions
• Reading programs and summer events
• Used book sales
• Workshops like knitting and parenting skills

4. Unusual Discoveries

You can find rare, out-of-print material at your local library that you won't be able to find elsewhere. You'll also be able to find old and used books for sale at a great price, so make sure to keep your eyes open for any of their cheap book sales.

If you haven't been to your local library, you may be shocked to find what kind of food and shopping options they have. For instance, the Los Angeles Public Library has a gift shop, restaurant, and café inside, but it could all be easily missed if you don't know what you're looking for and don't take the time to really map out your library and find out what they offer.

5. Opportunities to Bond With Like-Minded People

The library is full of other bookworms. You can bond over your favorite books and love of literature. Libraries often promote local businesses, so you can also find out more about local artists, businesses, and even book clubs.

And the librarian probably has an abundance of useful information and recommendations. Just let them know what you're looking for and they can help you find the right book or answer any questions you may have. (See also: 17 Cool Jobs for Book Lovers )

6. Quiet Personal Space

We all need a bit of personal space, and the library can provide the quiet reprieve you need. It's a great place for reading, working, researching, or just relaxing. There are always comfy chairs and corners at the library where you can enjoy a great new book and expand your mind.

The library is brightly lit, so you won't have to squint your eyes to see the words on the page. Add that to the cool environment, quiet atmosphere, and endless rows of books, and you've got a very calming way to relieve stress and relax.

7. Book Rentals

Most importantly, once you become a member of your local library, you can rent all the books your heart desires. When there's a book that everyone's buzzing about, or a novel you want to read before it's turned into a film, you can borrow the books for free from your library. Knowing that you need to return the book can also encourage you to finish the book by the return date.

Be honest, after reading a book once, you probably won't read it again. So, it will just take up space on your bookshelf and gather dust. Instead, you can rent a book in any genre, read it, and return it for free. Imagine all the money you'll save.

Do you have other great reasons for visiting the library? Please share your thoughts in the comments!

I do research at my local library. They have free Ancestry.com and other genealogy sites. They also have local records and obituaries from local newspapers on microfiche. I can easily spend hours there just looking into my family history and the librarians are a big help with finding information!

A great article extolling the virtues of the library but I have to take issue with your use of the word, 'rentals'. The word 'rentals' implies that borrowing books from the library has a cost. Library books are not 'rented' they are loaned. For free.

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Your local public library likely offers many free online resources : e-books, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, digital newspapers, online courses, and more. Even if your local library is closed, you may be able to sign up for a library card online.

If you already have a library card, you don't need to do this---just visit your local library's website and check out the free resources they have available. The same library card you use to borrow books in person will give you online access. You can also use an app like Libby to find and borrow e-books  with a library card.

If you don't yet have a library card, the exact process for signing up online depends on your local library. Browse your local library's website and look at the instructions for applying for a library card. You might see an "Apply Online" button, an email address, or other instructions. Be sure to check that the application process doesn't require you to show up at the library in person. Some libraries even let you sign up through the Libby app .

As long as you're within your local public library's coverage area, you can get a library card for free.

If you don't see any information about applying online, you might want to give your local library a call or send them an email. Look for the contact information on your library's website. If someone is working at the library (or even just working from home), they might be able to help you get access to your library. It's worth asking.

Related: Not Just Books: All the Free Digital Stuff Your Local Library Might Offer

Some libraries even offer "non-resident" borrowing privileges. They'll let you pay a fee for access to the library's catalog. In addition to borrowing privileges at the library's physical location, this will also give you digital, remote access to the library's resources. Here's a  list of libraries that offer non-resident access .

Be sure to check whether the resources you want are available before paying for library access. There are long waiting periods for many e-books, even during the best of times.

Even if you don't have access to a library's resources---or if the e-books you want to read have long hold periods because many people are waiting for them---you can access many free e-books online. Many classics have entered the public domain and are completely free to download.

Standard Ebooks offers beautifully formatted public domain e-books . It's one of many different websites where you can find free e-books . If you'd rather listen to books, you can find free audiobooks online , too.

Related: How to Find Thousands of Free Ebooks Online

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What Can You Discover at the Library?

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Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by layne. layne Wonders , “ Why does the library have books? ” Thanks for WONDERing with us, layne!

Did you know that there's a magical place full of different worlds to explore ? Some of these worlds are in the past and some are in the future. Some may even be in the here and now, just waiting to be explored.

How do you get to this magical place? Do you need fairy dust? A secret code word? A magic wand? Nope! You just need…a library card!

It's true! Your local library is filled with exciting adventures and other worlds waiting to be explored. And guess what? They're not all contained within books. You might be surprised to learn about all the other resources your local library has to offer.

For example, your local library probably has computers you can use to do research and surf the Internet. Most libraries also have collections of music and movies. Some libraries even have toys to check out, or special events such as story time, special classes, or visiting authors.

Your local library might also have a wealth of information about local history. From newspapers to photographs, there's no better place to learn about the history of your area than your local library .

Many libraries also have newspapers and magazines from around the world. If you're wondering what's going on in New York City or Paris, your local library may be able to help you find out.

So what are you waiting for? Take some time to visit your local library and learn about all there is to discover there. And don't worry if it seems a bit overwhelming . Your library has a tour guide — called a librarian — who'll be glad to help you find a whole new world to explore .

A librarian will be more than happy to help you get the hang of the Dewey Decimal System, which helps librarians catalog and track all of the resources at the library . In the past, all of this information was kept on paper cards you could find in a large piece of furniture called the card catalog. Today, though, card catalogs have mostly been replaced with computer terminals that contain all of the same information electronically. Isn't modern technology WONDERful?

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Ready to learn more about your local library? Find a friend or family member and check out (pun totally intended!) one or more of the following activities:

• It's time for a field trip! Grab a friend or family member and head on over to your local library. There's no better way to discover what's going on at your local library than to visit and see for yourself all there is to discover inside its doors! When you get to the library, find a librarian and ask for a tour. A librarian will be able to show you where to find all the different types of resources available at your local library. Ask the librarian whether your local library has a website you can use to see what materials are available. You might also be able to download some electronic resources and renew your books online. After you get the lay of the land, go exploring! Find a new book to read and check it out. If necessary, get your very own library card. If your local library has music or movies, feel free to check out these materials as well. If your local library is like most, you're probably going to find that it has so many more neat things than you ever imagined. You might want to start a list of books and other materials you want to check out. You should also be sure to check the library's calendar to find out about special events that may be coming up in the near future. Have fun exploring your local library with your friends and family members! Thousands of worlds are just waiting to be discovered inside the books, music, movies, and more waiting to be checked out at your local library.
• Ask your local librarian for a short lesson on the Dewey Decimal System. Once you have the hang of it, explore the different sections to see for yourself how books are classified. Ask about the card catalog. Is there still a physical card catalog you can look through? Or is it completely digital?
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5 Surprising Reasons to Visit Your Local Library

It's not just for books anymore.

Join a Knitting Club

If you're dreaming of whipping up a cozy scarf or hat but don't know how, many branches offer free knitting classes and clubs, like the Woodbridge Neighborhood Library's "Getting Stitchy" monthly meeting for knitters in Washington, DC. And cardholders at Bedford Free Public Library in Massachusetts can check out knitting needles and yarn winders for up to three weeks at a time.

Get Some Help From an Expert Knitter

The how-to book Knitting Without Tears by Elizabeth Zimmermann is a great beginner's guide to walk you through the knitting basics without making you want to throw your yarn across the room. It also includes easy step-by-step instructions for making mittens, caps, sweaters, and awww -inspiring baby jackets.

Start Your Own Book Club

Book clubs can broaden your horizons and your social circle, says Amanda Densmore, community engagement librarian at the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library. Many libraries host meetings and stock sets of books and discussion guides specifically for clubs. If you need help finding a great read , check out a selection from Sarah Jessica Parker, who partnered with the ALA to share her picks on bookclubcentral.org .

Explore Your Family History

If you want to find out more about your background, most libraries offer free on-site access to online genealogical databases like ancestry.com and cyndislist.com . Some, including the Seattle Public Library and the Arlington Heights Memorial Library in Illinois, even offer genealogy classes that walk you through the process and help you interpret your findings.

Get Help with Home Improvement Projects

The next time you're ready to tackle a DIY project , stop at the library before hitting your local hardware store. Some locations, like the Arlington Public Library in Virginia and Olathe Public Library in Kansas, provide tool-rental services so you can borrow instead of buy. Libraries like the Oakland Public Library in California even offer workshops on DIY skills, including basic tiling and plumbing repairs, and many keep zoning and building code manuals on hand. Prefer to hire a pro? Library staffers may be able to help connect you with reputable local contractors.

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It’s kind of amazing that most sizable towns in the country have a building where you can drop by and bring home a stack of books…for free! Here are some more reasons why you and your child should swing by the library today.

Not merely a depository of books on virtually any subject, libraries are driven to turn kids into lifelong readers and library patrons. Most libraries offer a number of activities for kids of any age, from story time sessions for babies and toddlers to board game parties to events based on Harry Potter or Dr. Seuss.

Join the club

The clubs aren’t just for kids. Libraries are a place where book lovers can unite with other book lovers. A lot of libraries host book clubs or guided reading clubs, for kids, teens, and especially adults.

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What a card!

Kids love to be trusted with an increasing amount of responsibility. They also like having something to call their own, particularly a piece of identification before school IDs or driver’s licenses are a thing. A library card may be the first card with their name on it that they can carry in their own brightly-colored rainbow wallet. They can use it to check out all the books they want, and learn all about the importance of returning those books in a timely fashion!

Guardians of the galaxy

Librarians are the guides and hosts to a world of information—literally. They were Google before it was Google, because they can help you research any topic, providing both places to look online and to recommend books on your point of interest. They can also show you exactly where those books may be, either in their library or an in-network one in the next town over.

It computes

Computers are a huge part of modern life and they’re here to stay. All libraries have them, so use them. If you don’t have a desktop computer or your kids have been begging you for one of their own, head to the library for a safe, free, Wi-Fi enabled internet-browsing experience.

Alert the media

Gone are the days of Blockbuster—video stores don’t really exist anymore. But there is the local library. They’ve all been amassing their stock of movies for years…and it’s free. And unlike streaming video sites, libraries tend to offer movies that are a little bit older, artsier, and more obscure. It’s also a great way to watch movies if you’ve still got a DVD player or VCR (or don’t have the best internet connection to watch stuff online). It’s the same thing with music. Check out CDs of all genres at the library without having to sign up (and pay for) a digital music service.

Cheap! Cheap!

The books at libraries are free—that’s kind of a library’s whole thing. But beyond that, a lot of larger libraries may have a little room where they sell books, too. The stock, which consists mainly of donated books or ones removed from the library’s circulating collection, is a great place to discover a literary gem.

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In the 18th century Russia expanded south under Catherine the Great, driving out Ottoman Turkey from control of the areas north of the Black Sea. The city that grew up here was called Yekaterinodar , Catherine's Gift, and became a diverse, entrepreneurial, attractive settlement. It was fought over in the Russian civil war, and since the Bolsheviks won, they got to rename it "Krasnodar", gift of the Reds. In 1942 / 43 it was occupied by the Nazis, with much destruction and death. However many of the old town buildings have been restored, though no-one could mistake the city's landmark hyperboloid tower for tsarist architecture.

From the airport, trolleybus 7 (1 hour) and minibuses 53 and 15 (40 minutes) operate service to main train station. Buses 1 and 1A operate service to the city centre. A taxi from the airport to the city centre should cost RUB500.

Several trains per day operate between Krasnodar and the Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk (RUB650, 3 hours), Rostov-on-Don (RUB600, 3-4 hours), and Volgograd (RUB900, 14-16 hours).

Buses operate approximately every 3 hours between Krasnodar and the Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk (RUB350, 3.5 hours). Buses operate hourly to the Russian resort town of Anapa (RUB350, 3.5 hours). There are 6 buses per day to/from Rostov-on-Don (RUB400, 4-6 hours). There is also a daily bus to Sochi (6 hours).

By public transportation

Krasnodar has a dense network of trams, trolleybuses, city buses, taxis, the boat across the Kuban river and marshrutkas. Public transport fees are generally approximately RUB30.

Krasnaya (Red) Street is the main street of the city. Part of the street is closed to vehicles during evenings, when it becomes the center of nightlife.

Theater Square has largest splash fountain in Europe .

• 45.01759 38.9678 1 The Krasnodar Regional Art Museum Of Kovalenko , 13 Krasnaya St , ☏ +7 861 262-95-04 .  
• 45.01759 38.9678 2 Krasnodar Regional Showroom of Fine Arts . Includes many famous works of Kuban and Russian and European artists from as early as 16th century.  
• 45.019464 39.002994 3 Museum of Military Technologies Oruzhie Pobedy , v . Popular with kids that like to climb on the tanks.  
• Monument to Catherine the Great
• Sculpture of Walking Dogs - Mira 35 - Built in 2007, it was inspired by a famous Russian poet that commented on the number of dogs in Krasnodar.
• Monument to Shurik and Lida
• Monument of Cossacks writing a letter to the Turkish Sultan
• Monument to Kuban Cossacks
• Monument Avrora
• Monument A.S. Pushkin
• Obelisk In Honor Of The 200th Anniversary Of The Kuban Cossack Army
• I.E. Repin Monument
• Monument A.V. Suvorov

Religious Buildings

• St. Catherine's Cathedral
• Alexander Nevskiy Cathedral
• St. George's Church
• St. Elijah Church
• Holy Trinity Cathedral
• Chapel of Alexander Nevskiy
• Church of St. Nicholas
• Church of the Holy Libor
• St. Kazan Church
• Climb the steel lattice hyperboloid tower built by Vladimir Grigorievich Shukhov in 1928. The tower likely wouldn't pass a safety inspection in most first world countries, but it is the best place to get a view of the city. The tower is near the circus.
• Watch football at Krasnodar Stadium. The home team is FC Krasnodar who play in the Russian Premier League, the top tier of Russian football. It was opened in 2016 with a capacity of 34,000. It's on the northeast edge of the city, 4 km from Krasnodar-1 main railway station (further out than the old "Kuban" Stadium). Take a bus to Vostochno-Kruglikovshaya Street.
• Rozhdestvenskiy Park of Culture and Leisure
• The Solnechny Ostrov (Sunny Island) Park
• Safari Park - Includes a zoo, but the animals are treated poorly
• Chistyakovskiy Grove Park
• Botanical Garden of Professor I. S. Kosenko
• City Botanical Garden
• Park of the 30th anniversary of the Victory
• City Park of Culture and Leisure
• Marshal Zhukov's Park
• Training Botanical Garden
• Park Druzhby

Most are on Krasnaya Street

• Drama Theatre - Gorky , Ploshchad' Oktjabr'skoj Revoljucii, 2 .  
• Children’s Puppet Theatre
• Philharmonic Hall
• Operetta Theatre
• Avrora Kino , Krasnaya St 169 . Built in 1967. Two movie screens, including one with a capacity of 1,200. Also includes a cafe and pizzeria.  

Entertainment complexes

Around 20 entertainment complexes are open 24 hours/day. These complexes usually include bowling alleys, shopping centers, video arcades, casinos, and restaurants.

Water amusement parks

• Ocean Park Aquarium , 161 Stasova St, inside Galaktika Mall . A 3,000 square meter aquarium. There are several tanks of fish to look at, including a tunnel-tank that patrons can walk under, allowing tiny sharks to swim over your head. It is best to visit during feeding time when the carnivorous fish make a gruesomely interesting scene. Be sire to feed the turtles in the koi pond -Use the RUB10 vending machine to purchase fish food. RUB400 .  
• Vostochniy Rinok , 161 Stasova St . This outdoor assortment of booths offers the best in fresh produce and other domestic products. Be prepared to haggle/bargain, especially over non-produce items.  

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• Set aside a special library time.  A regularly scheduled "date" gives children something to look forward to and helps you remember to keep it in your busy schedule. Mark these days on the calendar with a favorite color or sticker. When your child plots how many days she has to wait for the trip, she uses important sequencing and early reading skills.
• Arrange your visits around story time , when a librarian (or visiting author) reads favorite children's books aloud. If you do this, select your books before the reading. The library is likely to be less crowded then, and the librarian will have more time to help if you need her.
• Meet the librarians.  Even if your child loves the library, she may initially be a little afraid of the people "in charge" of all those books. That's why it's important to introduce your child to the librarians. If they have time, librarians often like to give children a tour and help them get their first library card. This will allow your child to foster a personal relationship, and the next time she arrives, she will see a familiar face.
• Teach your child how to care for books.  Children should learn at an early age not to harm or disrespect books. Teach the proper way to handle library property — no holding books with dirty hands, bending the cover or pages, scribbling, or tearing. Young readers need to understand the importance of protecting books so that everyone who uses the public library can enjoy them, again and again.
• Set limits and expectations.  Be clear about your guidelines for library time. Allow a specific amount of time for your child to explore, and set a limit on the number of books she can check out. Knowing your expectations ahead of time along with gentle reminders ("five minutes until we check out books") gives a budding book lover a comfortable structure to work within. You can point to the clock and draw on a piece of paper what the clock will look like when time is up. Or, set the alarm on your watch so that it goes off a few minutes beforehand. Don't worry too much about explaining rules, such as speaking quietly, at this point. Young children pick up the appropriate behavior very quickly, just by observing you.
• Share your child's passions.  Join in her excitement at discovering a book she likes, even if you don't think it's a great "take-home" book. Ask her what she finds interesting about it. Notice something about it to celebrate, whether it's the colors on the cover or the size of the book. Put the book in your pile, and then point out other books. When you get to the weeding-out process of choosing the three to take home, your child can finalize her choices.
• Snuggle up and read at the library.  Sharing a book in the library is a special occasion for children because they get to read in a novel place surrounded by books! Find a cozy corner, or plop on the floor. This "pre-take-home" time also helps you and your child decide if a story is something she'll want to read again and again.
• Don't forget a book for you.  Borrow a book you're eager to read — this models a love of reading that will stay with your child her whole life. Since it's sometimes difficult to hunt down books, call ahead and see if the librarian can set aside a special book for you. That way, you can focus on your child while you're there, and she can really breathe in the beauty and peace — and endless possibilities — of library time.