• yenahmik@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
    23·
    1 year 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

  • karpintero@lemmy.worldEnglish
    10·
    1 year 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.

  • Zerlyna@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    1 year 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.

    • yenahmik@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      10·
      1 year 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.