Ten Things You Can Do for Free with a Library Card
1. Gain a career skill
LinkedIn Learning has thousands of expert-led courses to help you grow your business, technology, and creative skills.
2. Go on an adventure
The library has free passes to museums.* You can reserve and print your passes online from home.
3. Stream movies & TV shows
Move over Netflix, here comes Kanopy!
4. Learn a new language
Download the Mango app and learn to speak like a local – in 70+ languages!
5. Prep for a test
Peterson’s Test & Career Prep has study materials for AP, ACT, SAT, grad school, vocational, and citizenship exams.
6. Get homework help
Brainfuse HelpNow’s live online tutors are available daily from 2-11pm. Also check out their Writing Lab!
7. Borrow a mobile hotspot
Connect to the internet from anywhere using a mobile hotspot.
8. Download books, audiobooks, & digital magazines
Use Libby or Hoopla to improve your commute! Read e-books or listen to audiobooks on any device.
9. Research your family history
Heritage Quest has U.S. Census records from 1790-1940 and much more. Plus, explore the Local History Digital Archives!
10. Check out books, magazines, or DVDs
Yes, the library still has these, too! We have an engaging, diverse collection for all ages.
What are you waiting for? Use your library card, or sign up for one today!
You can also do many things at the library without a library card! For example:
- Take seeds from the Seed Library
- Use the public computers
- Print or make copies (for a small fee)
- Attend library programs
*Museum passes are generously provided by the Friends of the Metuchen Library. Consider joining the Friends: www.fotml.org.