Written by This just in from a former #hyperlib student via email:
I just wanted to say hello and let you know that I’ve been thinking about you and our class! I was doing my MLIS homework one day and came across a free California State Parks pass that was able to be checked out from the Alameda County Library! I was amazed that we had this opportunity through our local library and didn’t know about it before.I am a part of a Bay Area Hiking group on Facebook because I love nature, and I decided to share the information there, just in case others didn’t know about it like me. And BOOM it has become “viral!”Everyday I get notifications of people “liking,” “commenting,” and “re-sharing” it! Even another Library re-shared it! (Image below). It’s at 2.7K likes and 400+ reshares!I just thought I’d share it with you because it is totally the Hyperlinked library in action 🙂 and how we are all hyperlinks.
Update:
The program was expanded to include hiking backpacks that patrons can check out too. They contain binoculars, nature guides, a compass, and a local parks map.
Here’s a link to the press release:
https://www.calparks.org/blog/california-state-parks-foundation-partners-rei-co-op-support-increased-access-state-parks
@michael, I love this resource. I used the California State Park Pass and took a trip to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park in April. I also reserved a pass for my summer break!
@yliao16 that is so cool. I’m glad you can make use of the resource and that you can make a reservation.
This is one of my favorite Library of Things offerings at the Mendocino County Library! Here’s a pic of me and my spouse with a parks pass in Fort Bragg, CA https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=233445672355101&set=a.2347341142224891
I love that our library system here in Monterey County has these! I went to Point Lobos this month and used the park pass 😀
@megan @stephandbooks yay! So cool you have used these services!
@megan @stephandbooks yay! So cool you have used these services!
This is such a cool service- thanks for sharing! Bookmarking for future park adventures ⛰️
@rpage Yay!