Celebrating 25 years: Herrick library offers more resources to patrons

Sara DeVries
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This week we continue with part two of our three-part series highlighting 25 library resources that might be new to you. Celebrate 25 years of Herrick District Library by enjoying these and other library resources at either library location or at herrickdl.org.

Sara DeVries.
Sara DeVries.

9. Freegal - Download music you can keep or stream music free using this resource in HDL’s digital library. Freegal offers millions of songs, including Sony Music's catalog of legendary artists.

10. Home Improvement Reference Center - The DIYers resource for maintenance, remodeling, electrical, plumbing, wood and outdoor projects, decorating, home and garden.

11. Kids' Mode - Kids can find their own digital books, movies and more, navigating safely with a dedicated kids mode using Hoopla, Libby or Kanopy.

12. Kindles - Check out multiple books in one, all on one tablet. HDL checks out Kindle paperwhites pre-loaded with books for adults or teens.

13. LEGO Lab – The Main Library has a magical room on the lower level full of thousands of LEGO bricks. Contact the Information Desk to reserve a time slot or reserve one yourself online.

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14. Libby Partner Libraries - You may know that you can borrow physical books from the Lakeland Library Cooperative, but did you know that you can borrow from multiple libraries for digital items? Search herrickdl.org for partner libraries to get started.

15. Library of Things - Discover new skills with hands-on tools from laser measurers to air quality meters. Create with graphics tablets, gimbals, action cameras, light box kits and musical instruments. Explore outdoors with binoculars, telescopes, microscopes, solar panels and GPS units.

16. LinkedIn Learning - Formerly known as Lynda.com, the new LinkedIn Learning is available on your computer, or on your tablet or smart phone as the LinkedIn Learning app. Watch thousands of video tutorials learning from industry professionals on everything from accounting to graphic design, leadership to video production. This fee-based resource is available free for HDL cardholders if accessed through the library website.

Stay tuned for the final installment of our top 25 recommended resources as we continue a year of celebrating Herrick District Library.

— Sara DeVries is community relations manager for Herrick District Library. 

This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Celebrating 25 years: Herrick library offers more resources to patrons