How to save $ 2000 by visiting a library in the USA

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The local library in the US can be used as a free resource, which can help save up to $ 2000 per year.

About how to do this, told the publication The Penny Hoarder.

1. Books

Ease of use Amazon and the proliferation of low-priced e-books pushes Americans to buy new books from time to time, as the cost seems to be small. But such costs for the year can be in a tidy sum.

At the same time, the interlibrary subscription programs allow you to reserve only published books that you want to read. Of course, you have to wait a bit to read the bestsellers, but it will cost you absolutely free.

For example, if your family buys two books a month for about $ 15 for each, then getting these books for free from the library will save you about $ 30 per month, which is $ 360 per year.

2. Movies and TV shows

Waiver of cable and satellite television, as well as Netflix can save you at least $ 50 per month depending on the package you are using.

Basic subscription Netflix It starts at $ 7,99 per month, and the lowest price of a satellite TV package is $ 49,99 per month.

You can save on these services by starting to use DVDs with movies in your library.

The DVD section in the local library most likely contains the most popular films, series and documentaries. Switching to them can save a family up to $ 600 per year.

3. Internet access and computer

If you want to reduce your monthly bill for the Internet, the libraries have computers with free internet access. To use them, you must be a registered library user and familiarize yourself with the schedule for using this service.

Library computers are often equipped with expensive software that will allow you to format and create the necessary documents and other files without any problems.

Cost of the cheapest internet service plan Xfinity is $ 19,99 per month, prices Spectrum above and starts at $ 44,99 per month. Thus, if you do not pay for home Internet, you can save at least $ 240 per year.

4. Conference rooms

If you have a literary or game group, or you need a place for business meetings, some libraries have free conference rooms.

If you wish to rent an office for such meetings, the cheapest option will cost about $ 25 per hour. That is, several meetings per month or one long meeting per month will cost $ 50-75.

Thus, holding meetings at your local library can save you or your group more than $ 600 per year.

5. Free time and games

There are quite a few places that provide playground equipment for children or adults, but they charge for it or require you to buy food or drinks from them, which costs an average of 12 dollars per person.

At the same time in the library you can find children's games, puzzles and many books for kids.

This saves you 144 dollars per year.

6. Activities for the whole family

Libraries often hold a variety of free activities. For example, reading programs in the summer, where guests are offered free books and coupons for fast food restaurants and theme parks.

There are often organized literary groups, book clubs and presentations on various topics. Some libraries have a public theater that offers free performances several times a year.

Thus, savings on tickets to events and performances thanks to the library can be from $ 100 a year or more.

7. Book sales

Several times a year, libraries hold book sales to raise funds and make room for new books. Most used books are sold for $ 1 or $ 2. They can be used for gifts, while saving $ 50 dollars a year that you could spend buying new books for gifts, price which average is about $ 15.

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