• @yenahmikOP
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    237 months ago

    TL;DR

    1. Before you buy something, see if you can borrow it from the library

    2. Reserve free tickets to local museums and attractions

    3. Print out your documents at a discount

    4. Get free help with homework and standardized tests

    5. Take free fitness, hobby and language classes

    6. Attend free concerts and performances

    7. Access free social services

    • @andrewta
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      97 months ago

      Also rent DVD and Blu ray discs for free

      • @yenahmikOP
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        77 months ago

        Or access to free streaming of movies

      • @[email protected]
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        37 months ago

        And video games, including new titles, if you don’t mind potentially waiting just a little.

  • @karpintero
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    107 months ago

    As someone who spends a lot of time in coffee shops (working, reading studying), the library is a nice change of scenery and you don’t have to buy anything to justify taking up space. A lot of libraries are stunning too.

    Also they get you access to audiobooks which are a great alternative to paid subscriptions. I do have a libro.fm account though to support my local indie bookstore.

    • @yenahmikOP
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      97 months ago

      My mind was blown when I realized my library gives you $3/day of free printing (@10c/page). I will never pay to print anything again, since I mostly have random 1 off things to print every once in a while.

  • Zerlyna
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    57 months ago

    A library where I used to live in PA kept small household tools and appliances for checkout. Great for when you need a Kitchenaid mixer three times a year.