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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can@sh.itjust.works · 47 pts · 290d
You should also know some libraries don't care if you're local.
johnny_deadeyes@slrpnk.net · 13 pts · 290d
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.
Whostosay@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 290d
The only benefit I get from this is reading that you had a good day. That library fucks, 10/10
Whostosay@sh.itjust.works · 6 pts · 290d
Your wife hates this one easy trick.
NONLOCAL LIBRARIES LOOKING TO HOOK UP WITH YOUR AUDIOBOOK APPLICATION
quick_snail@feddit.nl · 4 pts · 289d
Where? Every time I try to apply for one, they want an ID or proof of address
tektite@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 289d
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.
can@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 289d
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 Iirc Broward County was the goto suggestion but that may be out of date.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..
quick_snail@feddit.nl · 2 pts · 289d
They want a drivers license, lease, or utility bill
Acamon@lemmy.world · 35 pts · 290d
Depressing. ai bots flooding my feed today, check the post history
aramis87@fedia.io · 14 pts · 290d
Tools to lend, sewing machines, kricut, 3d printers, museum passes, etc.
Aneb@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 290d
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
Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 290d
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.
Whostosay@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 290d
Your username is ridiculous
Jumbie@lemmy.zip · 5 pts · 290d
Are thee Scotty? Cause ye don’t know.
Whostosay@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 286d
Know what?
Jumbie@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 286d
That Fiona and me.
Whostosay@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 285d
Do it in my van every Sunday?
It's been decades at this point since I've seen this movie lol
bitjunkie@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 290d
tamal3@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 289d
Mine has free activity passes to all sorts of local attractions 😽
foggy@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 290d
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.
Merlin@lemmy.zip · 5 pts · 290d
I can get ps5 and switch games from my local library. Wait time can get silly like a year but still free
Whostosay@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 290d
Waiting a year for a game that's already out must be like the ultimate gamer edging. Fo free
RoquetteQueen@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 290d
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.
FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 290d
My library also has a cool collection of board games you can check out.
Uri@infosec.pub · 2 pts · 290d
I wish somthing like this was in my country
pineapplelover@lemmy.dbzer0.com · -8 pts · 289d
FUCK OFF FUCK OFF FUCK OFF YOU POSTED THIS ALREADY
lightsblinken@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 289d
i didnt see any other post so its good for me... pretty strong reaction when you could've just scrolled on by.. hope you're ok.
Crashumbc@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 289d
It's a bot account. Good luck reasoning with it
FosterMolasses@leminal.space · 2 pts · 289d
I was wondering how the hell someone got banned from You Should Know lmaooo
melsaskca@lemmy.ca · 0 pts · 289d
So some bots are good, just like people.
Crashumbc@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 289d
No, not really.
melsaskca@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 288d
Darkness is only defined by the existence of light. Logic dictates that there have to be some benevolent bots out there.