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Want to check out a guitar? 7 library services you may not know about

by Janet Nguyen

Apr 28, 2023

Your local branch may lend musical instruments, let you renew a driver’s license and give you some eggplant seeds.

The next time you visit your public library, find out if your branch offers musical instruments.

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How public libraries help people find jobs

by Janet Nguyen

Apr 27, 2023

Libraries are community hubs that provide a vast array of services, including resume and application help and educational resources.

Every state in the country has libraries that provide at least some form of career assistance to patrons, according to a 2019 Rutgers University report.

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