A library card is your ticket to countless worlds and ideas tucked away in the pages of books. But what else? Turns out, this unassuming plastic rectangle contains plenty of other super powers! Chillicothe Public Library card holders have access not only to thousands of print materials and other media like DVDs, magazines, and CD-Books, but also to quite a few resources you might not expect.
    E-books, e-audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, and more are available through the online platforms Libby, Axis360, Hoopla, and Kanopy. Hoopla also offers the Great Courses lecture series, covering a wide variety of topics, including history, photography, mindfulness, and much more. Research and career development resources are at your fingertips, when you use your library card to access NewsBank, Northstar Digital Literacy, and LinkedIn Learning.
    If you are looking for something to do with family or friends, the library offers a large collection of board and card games for check-out. Looking to get out of the house? Use your library card to log in to Explore More Illinois for instant access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theaters, and other fun and local cultural venues.
    STEAM activities and resources are also available for cardholders of all ages. LEGO Kits, Art Kits, and science activities like Makey Makey, Code Master Programming, and more can be checked out and explored at home.
    Don’t have a library card yet? There’s no time like the present! September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and Chillicothe Public Library is celebrating with special giveaways for new cardholders. For more information about how to get a library card, call
309-274-2719 or visit chillipld.org.