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7 surprising ways the Library can SAVE YOU MONEY
By Leslie Marinelli | Forsyth County Public Library
Between the ridiculously high gas prices and rising interest rates, everyone is feeling the squeeze these days. Your library is one of the best places to help you cut corners. Here are some of my favorite ways my family and I save money with our library cards:
1. Free Books, eBooks, and eAudiobooks
3. Free Magazines and Newspapers
Everyone knows you can borrow free books (up to 75 at a time) at the public library, but did you know you can also use your library card to access thousands of free eBooks and eAudiobooks too? If you have a smart phone and a library card, you can start enjoying eBooks and eAudiobooks immediately through free apps like Libby or SimplyE.
We also have a huge assortment of magazines and newspapers in both digital and print form. From popular titles like US Weekly and The New York Times to more obscure titles about hobbies you didn’t even know existed, if you have an interest in something, we probably have a magazine or newspaper about it.
2. Free Access to Consumer Reports Magazine
4. Free Museum and Park Passes
One of my favorite free library resources for saving money is Consumer Reports Magazine. With product ratings and unbiased reviews on anything from appliances to vehicles, Consumer Reports has the information you need to get the most bang for your buck. Save the $59 a year it would cost for a personal subscription and use your library card for free access instead. Just visit the eResources tab on our website to get started.
FCPL partners with a variety of organizations across the state to provide free access to popular destinations like GA State Parks, Center for Puppetry Arts, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Zoo Atlanta, and others. If you checked out each of our partner passes in one year you would save over $350. Visit forsythpl.org/passes for more information.
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