Why YSK: Seriously, so many people are shelling out cash for subscriptions when their public library probably offers a ton of these resources for absolutely free. We're talking movies, music, e-books, and legitimate online learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning or Great Courses. It's like a secret cheat code for saving money and leveling up your brain. Check your library's website, you'd be surprised what's included. Why pay when you don't have to? It's kind of a no-brainer.

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[–] 46 points 1 year ago (7 children)

You should also know some libraries don't care if you're local.

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  • [–] 12 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Yeah! I've got several. Broadens the selection nicely. Also, my local library doesn't have Hoopla, but the larger city in a nearby state does and was very cool about letting me get a card since I live in the boonies.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Where? Every time I try to apply for one, they want an ID or proof of address

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    The library system in my home state has a "Fee: Non-Resident" option on the application. Last time I visited, I paid next to nothing for a library card that is good for 5 years so I can access a ton of ebooks on Libby that my local libraries don't have.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    It's possible times have changed. Iirc Broward County was the goto suggestion but that may be out of date. I haven't ever relied on a library for finding digital media

    What does proof of address really mean to a library ? In times of desperation in the past I would enter the library's address and it would work for at l'est a month before getting removed which can be enough time if necessary. Questionable ethics but usage stats do help libraries..

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  • [–] 14 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Tools to lend, sewing machines, kricut, 3d printers, museum passes, etc.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    I was gonna mention my library organization others free museum passes, usually up to four tickets to bring children or friends. They even offer tickets to local concerts and shows. My friend and I went to a free showing of the orchestra! Please don't flood the ticket site because there's already a lot of competition for free tickets

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  • [–] 33 points 1 year ago

    Depressing. ai bots flooding my feed today, check the post history

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  • [–] 11 points 1 year ago (5 children)

    You can often also checkout cd's and dvd's.

    Completely unrelated but did you know you can rip your own dvd's and cd's to your computer as a backup in case the physical disc gets damaged? The process is quite simple.

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    Are thee Scotty? Cause ye don’t know.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago

    More people need to know about

    Benn Jordan

    I'm not gonna tell you about him beyond the fact that he's an EDM artist known as The Flashbulb from basically the era of Aphex Twin. And he's still quite relevant in the scene.

    He did a video on how much it'd cost you in taxes to have all art for free forever and have artist paid well without 3rd part private companies. And literally every tax paying, private service subscribing human should know and vote accordingly.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I can get ps5 and switch games from my local library. Wait time can get silly like a year but still free

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  • Mine too! Ps5, switch, and whatever version Xbox is on now. Plus DVDs, even new ones, including TV series. I don't pay for any streaming services anymore. I have access to a couple from my family that still allow sharing, but I honestly rarely even use them. I have jellyfin, thrift store DVDs, and the library.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    My library also has a cool collection of board games you can check out.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    I wish somthing like this was in my country

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  • [+] -7 points 1 year ago (6 children)

    FUCK OFF FUCK OFF FUCK OFF YOU POSTED THIS ALREADY

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    It's a bot account. Good luck reasoning with it

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  • [–] 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    So some bots are good, just like people.

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