We all know that you can check out popular books on a variety of subjects and genres, but did you also know that with your library card you can…
•Check out or place a hold on new movies.
•Take a proctored exam, whether it’s for a distance learning course or for certification.
•Have full access to all six member libraries within the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative (Crestview, Mary Esther, Valparaiso, Niceville, Destin, and Fort Walton Beach). The OCPLC also offers free courier service, which means you can have items sent to your library for pickup.
•Download free eBooks and audiobooks, which is a great service if you find that you can’t make it to the library.
•Get free one-on-one tutoring for basic computer skills or help with your tablet or other mobile device.
We also have many ongoing and special programs for people of all ages and interests, from Story Time and Lap Sit to open-mic Poetry Jams.
Our electronic resources offer a wealth of information from free legal forms to interactive language learning programs.
Check out www.cityofcrestview.org/library.php, visit us at 1445 Commerce Drive, or call 682-4432.
Vocations and Careers Collections
Finding a job can be a daunting task, but our Vocations and Careers Collections can help.
School and job searching and maintaining a career are among topics covered in this collection, which provides current, applicable content for all vocational milestones.
The collection has content from more than 400 sources spanning general career guides to specialized industry journals.
Best of all? It's free. Go to www.cityofcrestview.org/library.php, click on ‘electronic resources,' click on ‘Vocations and Careers Collections,' and type in your library barcode number.
In addition, our Career Transitions database can help you manage job applications and resumes.
Marie Garcia is the Crestview Public Library's assistant director.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: CHECK IT OUT: 5 things you can do with your library card