My favorite use for these large rubber bands is as a bookmark - they stretch around the book from top to bottom without crinkling the pages. The bands have a nice loose stretch that extends easily to about 12". The are great for bundling books or similar-size items together when smaller rubber bands just won't do the job. The 24-pack is perfect if you just want a few of this size to have around without buying a huge bag of them. The colors are an attractive alternative to boring brown.
ONLY FOUND AT STAPLES. No other store carries these! My teenage son wears them as 'cool' wristbands (wrapped not too tight) and they came in handy for me in a pinch to hold my side-view mirror on my Explorer when I whacked into the mailbox! I keep these stocked in my kitchen too. They hold my overstuffed cookbook closed and secure the owner's manuals for the small appliances. I'd be lost without them - they are ultra-versatile.