Consumerism Commentary - Latest Comments in How Much You Can Save By Using a Free Libraryhttp://consumerismcommentary.disqus.com/NoneenThu, 02 Jul 2009 14:03:32 -0000Re: How Much You Can Save By Using a Free Libraryhttp://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2009/06/30/how-much-you-can-save-by-using-a-free-library/#comment-21320954<p>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.</p>LeilaThu, 02 Jul 2009 14:03:32 -0000Re: How Much You Can Save By Using a Free Libraryhttp://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2009/06/30/how-much-you-can-save-by-using-a-free-library/#comment-21320953<p>I'll never get why people don't actually use their libraries more.</p><p>But who cares. As long as you all keep paying your taxes so I can get the service I'm happy. :)</p>MLRTue, 30 Jun 2009 19:50:53 -0000Re: How Much You Can Save By Using a Free Libraryhttp://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2009/06/30/how-much-you-can-save-by-using-a-free-library/#comment-21320952<p>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...</p>Melissa JeffreyTue, 30 Jun 2009 16:41:04 -0000Re: How Much You Can Save By Using a Free Libraryhttp://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2009/06/30/how-much-you-can-save-by-using-a-free-library/#comment-21320951<p>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.</p>Barbara BennettTue, 30 Jun 2009 15:09:37 -0000Re: How Much You Can Save By Using a Free Libraryhttp://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2009/06/30/how-much-you-can-save-by-using-a-free-library/#comment-21320950<p>many libraries offer digital/electronic downloads of some materials making the borrowing free and easy (and legal!)</p>RSRTue, 30 Jun 2009 09:15:05 -0000Re: How Much You Can Save By Using a Free Libraryhttp://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2009/06/30/how-much-you-can-save-by-using-a-free-library/#comment-21320949<p>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.</p>SusanTue, 30 Jun 2009 09:11:01 -0000