20 Reasons I Love My Public Library + Podcast

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How often do you use your public library? Books are my idea of heaven (I’m currently hard at work, researching and querying literary agents to find a great one to represent my two novels) and libraries my cathedrals.

Here’s why the library system here in Los Angeles is among the best…

1. All services are entirely free!
2. They don’t even charge overdue fines!
3. Any California resident is entitled to a Los Angeles County Public Library card, obtainable in-person or online.
4. Visitors can browse, and cardholders can borrow in-person or online — materials from hard and downloadable audiobooks, magazines, music, movies, and more.
5. Los Angeles County has nearly 100 libraries, including bookmobiles. Free of…