Public Library

Community-shared routines, workflows, and checklists. Open any in the Fecit app.

Daily sketching practice

A focused 30-minute session to build drawing habits and loosen up; use it when you have a short break or at the start of your art time.

Comforting Vegetable Soup

Make a warm, savory soup from basic vegetables and stock when you want a quick homey meal or to use up produce.

Tend Houseplants

Quick maintenance to keep potted plants healthy and attractive; use it when soil feels dry, leaves are dusty, or stems look leggy. This routine focuses on watering, pruning, and leaf cleaning to prevent pest buildup and stress.

Evening stretching and breath ritual

A short routine to release accumulated tension and calm the nervous system before bed; use it in the 20–30 minutes leading up to sleep.

Kitchen drawer tidy and donation

Clear a messy kitchen drawer and set one item aside for donation to free space and reduce clutter. Use when the drawer is overfull or you can't find things quickly.

Neighborhood photo walk

A short guided walk around your neighborhood using specific photo prompts to sharpen observation and collect interesting images; ideal when you want a focused creative break. Use this when you have about 30 minutes free and a charged camera or smartphone.

Quick routine to brew a single cup of herbal tea when you want a warm, caffeine-free drink at home or work.

E-reader lending device factory reset and reload check

Reset a library lending e-reader and confirm its enrollment and loaned content are restored; run this when returning a device to service or preparing it for a new patron.

Shelf top dusting and high-reach cobweb removal

Routine to clear dust and cobwebs from the tops of shelves and high corners when dust build-up and webs are visible. Use when you can safely access tall shelves or have a step stool and an extendable duster available.

Paperback barcode adhesion check

Inspect barcode labels on high-circulation paperbacks before shelving or shipping to catch loose, unscannable, or contaminated labels.

Emergency generator fuel check and test-start log

Verify fuel level and perform a brief test-start to confirm readiness; run this monthly and after any extended operation or fuel delivery. Use this routine when the generator has not been recently checked or a log entry is missing.

Rare books light and UV verification

Confirm exhibit lighting and case UV filtering meet collection-care limits before opening or after any lighting or filter change. Use objective meters and a short checklist to decide if adjustments are required.