Spring into Savings

How Your Library Can Help You Bloom this Season

As the weather warms up and the days get longer, many of us are looking for ways to get out and enjoy the spring season without breaking the bank. Fortunately, Washington County Free Library is a great resource to help us all explore, discover and save money while making the most of this time of year.

Instead of swiping your credit card, use your library card to borrow books, movies and other materials. The library has everything from new releases to old favorites. Our recently updated online catalog system makes exploring the options even easier. WCFL’s catalog can now be accessed using any device, has side-by-side comparisons of the formats and locations of available items, and includes more options for bookmarking items, creating reading lists, and saving searches.

In addition to borrowing books and movies, the library is also a great place to learn new skills and try out new hobbies. If you’re like me, you might have a habit of getting excited about a new project and leaving a wake of unused supplies or half-finished projects. The library offers workshops, classes and other events that can teach you everything from gardening to cooking to crafting. Attend a free program to finish a quick guided project alongside others who share similar interests. This is a great way to avoid ending up with, say, a cabinet full of candle-making supplies that you just had to have and swear you’ll get around to using one of these days.... I’m talking from personal experience on this one! Try out the project or learn a bit more about the hobby at the library, then invest in your own supplies.

Another way to save with the library is to take advantage of technological resources. We offer free access to computers and Wi-Fi and have other equipment that can be expensive to purchase on your own, like printers and copiers. This can be especially valuable if you’re looking for a job or starting a new business this spring. Did your printer at home run out of ink at the last minute just before a big meeting? Of course it did! The library is here to save the day (and some dollars) for you, so swing by and print those last few documents you need on your way there.

Washington County Free Library’s branches throughout the county are a great place to start as you look to save money, find books and movies, learn new skills, and try new things during the spring season. Come visit us and explore the possibilities for yourself!