We all start the year with the best of intentions, like learning a new recipe or traveling more, but by February those intentions are out the door. QPL has some resolutions for you that are easy to keep, and dare I say, FUN to complete!
GET A LIBRARY CARD!
There are many things you can do at QPL without a card, but getting one opens up so many more doors to explore! You can sign up online right here or come down and fill out an application at the Circulation Desk.What you get with your QPL card:
Borrow materials: books, CDs, DVDs, memory kits, fishing poles, and more!
Learning Resources: Mango languages, LinkedIn Learning, test prep, and more!
Tourist deals: get free or reduced-price tickets to Illinois attractions through Explore More Illinois!
Research the past: your card gives you access to dozens of databases, including Ancestry.com
If you already have your QPL card, make sure it's up-to-date and then encourage a friend to sign up for their own!
2. VISIT THE LIBRARY
Did you know the building has been renovated? The Children's Department is no longer in the basement! Visit us downtown and discover all the great spaces that QPL provides just for you!
Things to do at the Library:
Sit and Read: I might be biased, but this one is maybe the best activity to do
Do a Puzzle: We always have a puzzle out on the table waiting to be finished
Duel: Like the puzzle we always have a chess game ready to go and checkers available as well
Ask a Librarian: Looking for a particular book? Or need help printing a paper? Ask us how!
3. ATTEND A PROGRAM
Every month QPL hosts programs for adults, teens, and kids. The programs range from crafty to educational and everything in between! Check the calendar for a whole list of events, but some are listed below.
Some QPL programs:
-Puppet Show
-Minecraft Club
-Teen Takeover
-Family Game Night
4. JOIN A BOOK CLUB
Joining a book club is a great way to meet people, especially if you're new to the area. It's also a wonderful approach to reading books you might not have picked up for yourself. There are four clubs to choose from and there might be more on the way. Keep an eye on the website for more details!
5. TOUR THE MOBILE LIBRARY
Have you heard the word? QPL is getting a mobile library this spring! That means all your favorite library services- books, games, WiFi, notary, and more- will be on the road. Make sure to check the schedule for when the mobile library will be in your area. Going mobile will help us reach more people every day!
Fulfill these resolutions and you are sure to thrive in 2025! The best part is you can keep the same list for 2026.
Post inspired by NYPL