I use my library card to access newspapers.
4 0 ReplyHoopla works with Android TV to provide Movies and TV shows for free! (*works on many devices)
1 0 ReplyPrefer to spend your time outdoors? I'm not sure about other states and countries, but in CA your library card can get you free entry to state parks!
16 0 ReplyYou have to pay for State Parks in Cali? That's absurd
4 0 Replystate parks often do, they are usually on the honor system and require you to put money in an envelope and put it in a drop box
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I use my libary card to download and read free ebooks on my Kobo all the time. Absolutely love it.
32 0 ReplyThe services like renting power tools is amazing, or free tickets to museums and stuff.
44 0 ReplyI loved the Last Week Tonight segment about it, and not just the taxidermy parts 😁
11 0 ReplyHadn't heard of that, thanks, I'll check it out
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Y'all should all
22 1 ReplyThat's grammatically correct in the neck of the woods I grew up.
4 0 ReplyNice profil picture!
1 0 ReplyAll y'all's.
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Libby app uses your library card for digital loans on books and audiobooks.
12 0 ReplyDon't get too used to this. Libby was bought by the same vulture capital firm that bought Toys R Us among other businesses they killed
4 0 ReplyLibby isn't the only app though! My library uses Libby and overdrive and maybe even a third one
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I've moved around in the last year and literally registered for library cards in two cities earlier this week thinking of this post. Nice to know it's still making the rounds
36 0 ReplySome have 3D printers!
11 0 ReplyOur main branch has a whole mini-maker space in it. No wood, metal, or pottery stuff but there are 3d printers, cricut-like cutters, looms, knitting machines, and things like that.
And a Library of Things that can be checkout out that include games, STEAM toys, baking pans, musical instruments, and more.
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My library card means I don't need to buy a printer.
10 0 ReplyThat's what I use mine for too lol
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Fucking sucks that libraries are starting to implement anti-homeless policies, as that’s the only place a lot of them can get peace during the day
3 0 ReplySome US friends are sharing with me their library cards and it is great. I use them few times a year but you get access to many content. It is just a a shame I can't access CD Or DVD online.
10 0 ReplyVote Libraries for Government!!
9 1 ReplySame thing for surveys and stuff at museums and similar places. Help them get more funding with them, even if you don't have time to write something sincere. Numbers say a lot.
17 0 ReplyReminder to vote for any library funding levy in your area. They depend on it to stay open.
2 0 ReplyThey also rent board games. It great for mystery games like Unlock that you can only play once or twice.
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and even if they don't know how to read, they could always pretend.
12 0 ReplyThey have audiobooks too
10 0 ReplyAlso some of them close to me allow you to rent/lend actual telescopes with a library card!
7 1 ReplyAnd CDs and games and movies and services for poor people
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I only use my card for software access.
With just Libby, Hoopla, and Mango Languages, The card has saved me thousands of dollars.
3 0 ReplyWhere I live most museums give a discount if you have a library card. Best investment ever (the 10 min it took to get the free card)
3 0 ReplyI got a library card when I moved to this town and haven’t showed up there since.
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