 Common places in your community. Post Office A post office is a place where people go to send or pick up letters and packages. Post offices deliver mail to homes and businesses six days a week. Park A park is an outdoor space where people can sit, play, and exercise. Almost every community has a park. Some parks have playgrounds where children can play. Grocery Store A grocery store is a store where people buy food and household supplies. Most communities have at least one grocery store, and usually more than one. Library A library is a place where people go to read and borrow books and other materials. All people living in a community can use the library if they have a library card. School A school is a place where children and adults go to learn. Children from 5 to 21 can attend public school. Adults usually attend vocational schools or colleges. Shopping Center A shopping center is a place that has several stores or shops in one area or building. They are convenient because you can go to many stores at one place. Restaurant A restaurant is a place where people can buy and eat a meal made and served to them. Communities often have many restaurants that offer a variety of food choices. Pharmacy A pharmacy is a place where people go to buy medicine. Most pharmacies also carry a small selection of food, household supplies, and personal items like soap or lotion. Place of worship A place of worship is a place where people go to pray and join in activities for their religion. Churches, temples, and mosques are examples of places of worship. Bank A bank is a place where people can go to get or deposit their money. Banks also offer loans to help people buy things. Most communities have several banks. Clinic A clinic is a place where sick people can go to see a doctor or nurse. Anyone can use a clinic. Most often you do not need an appointment to visit a clinic. Daycare A daycare is a place that takes care of small children when their parents go to work or school. Licensed daycares can be in schools, people's homes, or in their own building. The End