DISQUS

Susan · 5 months ago

Nice - I "save" $187 a month. :) Of course I wouldn't buy 4 audio books a month, so it's not a true "savings" for me, but it does show that I enjoy a value of $187 worth of entertainment per month from the library. That's a neat calculator - thanks for sharing.

RSR · 5 months ago

many libraries offer digital/electronic downloads of some materials making the borrowing free and easy (and legal!)

Barbara Bennett · 5 months ago

I use my library all the time and it only takes me 5 minutes in person at the library! I do all my book searching in the online catalog and place requests for the books I want. They send me an email when the books are ready to pickup. They also have RSS feeds for new books. And, if my local library doesn' t have what I want, I can request books online through the Maryland Interlibrary loan system. I love it.

Melissa Jeffrey · 5 months ago

I am a librarian, so may be a bit biased, but I save over $5000 a year using the library. And yes I used to spend between $50 and $100 a month on books alone, not counting dvd rentals and buying music. And magazine subscriptions...

MLR · 5 months ago

I'll never get why people don't actually use their libraries more.

But who cares. As long as you all keep paying your taxes so I can get the service I'm happy. :)

Leila · 4 months ago

Most libraries have free events for kids and adults including classes. Today our local library is hosting an Xbox competition on the big screen. It's a great way to get the kids out of the house during the summer.