Cool Ways to Beat the Heat at Your Library

Innovative libraries across the country offer a range of summer programming, from reading challenges for children and adults to puppet shows, park visits, and more. In addition, many libraries offer summer-themed items you can check out. Here are examples of some items you can borrow from some libraries that go hand-in-hand with summer fun:

Bicycles:

• • Athens County Public Libraries, Athens, OH
  • Georgetown Public Library, Georgetown, TX
  • Winter Park Public Library, Winter Park, FL
  • Stark Public Library, Canton, OH
  • Hopkinsville-Christian Public Library, Hopkinsville, KY

Fishing and Camping Gear:

• • Frederick County Public Libraries, Brunswick, MD
  • Woodward Memorial Library, LeRoy, NY
  • Hillsboro Public Library, Hillsboro, OR
  • Worthington Libraries, Worthington, OH
  • Colorado Libraries (Statewide camping backpack program)

GoPro Cameras:

• • Arapahoe Libraries, Englewood, CO
  • Glen Ridge Public Library, Glen Ridge, NJ
  • Sacramento Public Library, Sacramento, CA
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison Library, Madison, WI
  • Toledo Lucas County Public Library, Toledo, OH

Museum Passes:

• • Cumberland Public Library, Cumberland, RI
  • Longwood Public Library, Middle Island, NY
  • Miami‑Dade Public Library System, Miami, FL
  • Mid-Continent Public Library, Independence, MO
  • Seattle Public Library, Seattle, WA
  • LA County Library, Los Angeles, CA

Think libraries’ positive impacts stop when the school year ends? Think again! Libraries aren’t only for making a difference in school year education and extracurricular activities but also for “lending” a creative boost to your summer recreation.

How is your library celebrating this summer? How will you get involved? Let us know; Tweet us a picture at #ProQuest!