Centuries later, this central mission has not changed.
Classes range from fitness and cooking to conversation sessions about mental and physical health.
Some libraries even lend out blood pressure monitors and kits as they would books.
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APrecently investigatedthis growing trend, reporting on the courses found at several library locations across the country.
Libraries boast a plethora of other free resources as well.
Despite this, libraries are still vulnerable to budget cuts.
A panorama of a research room taken at the New York Public Library (Photo: Diliff viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY 2.5)
New Yorks Public Library, to name one, faced up to $58.3 million in cuts this year.
Find your local library via theofficial government websiteand support their free programs and initiatives through your attendance.
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