Library in the Valley

Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by Paige Worstell in Community

Looking for a new book to curl up with? Driving home for hours at a time and wan to listen to something other than your own thoughts? Feel like watching a movie but don’t have any cash to spend? I know just the place to go that can solve all these problems–the St. Helena Public Library. Its location is easy to find and will hardly deplete your gas supply. It’s conveniently located at 1492 Library Lane in St. Helena just adjacent from Safeway. I love the fact that its convenience allows me to stop off at the library and grab a DVD and then head over to Safeway to snatch some goodies to watch along with my movie. Another great thing about their DVDs is that you get to keep them for up to three weeks, which sure beats the three or four days you can keep regular rentals.

The St. Helena Library also has a fairly good selection of books—96,000, to be specific. I love reading mystery novels, and they have a great section for that. Also, I really enjoy listening to books on CD, and they have a variety of those is stock, as well. I’ve found that you can even get some of the books you read for school in audio book form. It’s great to be able to give your eyes a break and just listen to your homework.

Aside from books, audio books, and DVDs, the St. Helena Library hosts a number of events each month. There are movie nights, puppet shows, writing workshops, Cranium game parties, poetry readings, computer training, and opportunities to meet with authors and discuss their works. I’ve even signed up for the library notification service that sends me e-mail reminders of upcoming events. So I suggest you wander on over to St. Helena Public Library sometime when you’re in St. Helena grabbing some food or doing some shopping, sign up for your free membership, and start enjoying what they have to offer!