Libraries Offer More Than Books

Nothing says frugal like free, which is why I love our public libraries in the South Bay. What everyone knows about libraries is that you can check out books and even borrow a movie or two, but did you know that there are many free activities for children, teens and adults? The Hermosa Beach Library and Friends of the Library offer the PAWS to Read program in which children can practice their reading skills with attentive therapy dogs. The library also offers family story time and book discussion groups. The Redondo Beach Public Library offers free Kaplan SAT practice tests for teens, as well as story times for children, after-school crafts and the PAWS to Read program.