Check out your library

Check out your local library.  Most are not just a building full of shelves of books, although for book-a-holics like me, that’s awesome too.  Not only can you borrow books to read for free, but many libraries in the US provide a lot of other resources.  In my library, you can check out electronic items such as projectors, laptops, and telescopes.  One of our branch libraries has a large makerspace, where you can use tools including sewing machines, woodworking tools, 3-D printers, and a podcast/film studio.  There are educational programs, and my branch has a “plant library” where you can get a free houseplant.  They host a spring garden seed exchange.  They also host groups that meet to pursue a common interest, such as quilting or genealogy.  Most US libraries also provide access to electronic resources such as ebooks, audio books, and movies.  And the librarians are always happy to help you find information to learn something new.