It’s time to get summer vacation ready with an ultimate library list for a great road trip!
Whether planning a cross-country trip, international travel, or a local staycation, we have tips and resources to help you save money and have more fun this summer!
- Visit BookEnds – Stop by the Friends of WNPL used book store to select gently used and economically priced books, audiobooks, or DVDs that will be perfect for your trip. Book Ends is open for browsing during library hours, and is a wonderful place to find recent popular best-sellers. (In addition to great finds, your purchases support Friends’ sponsorship of library programs. Thank you!)
- Download & stream for free from library collections – Enjoy your library materials on the go, with apps like hoopla, Kanopy, and Libby offering free access to ebooks, eaudiobooks, movies, music, and magazines. In some cases, titles can be downloaded in advance to use when Wi-Fi is not available or cellular service is not strong. You may also be able to take advantage of connecting your device through your vehicle for seamless listening or viewing.
- Prep your vehicle with help from Auto Repair Source – Designed for touch-enabled devices like tablets and phones, this database provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of vehicles.
- Find travel helpers in the Library of Things – Need an item for a one-time use for travel or staycation? The Library of Things offers luggage scales, outdoor movie packages, hotspots, explorer backpacks, telescopes, and so much more! Why buy when you can borrow?
- Unlock adventure with free or discounted museum passes – If you are planning a staycation, consider checking out the Library’s two museum pass programs. Find passes for museums and unique cultural destinations throughout the Chicagoland area! Each program offers different options and instructions before visiting locations, which can help you save more money for other summer activities.
- Study languages wherever you go with Mango Languages – Planning to travel internationally or meet with family and friends visiting locally, but need to brush up on your language skills? Mango provides a quick and fun way to learn a new language, with over 70 languages to choose from.
Have a fun, safe, and happy summer with help from your ultimate library list for a great road trip!