Comments on: Frugality in Practice: Using the Public Library http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/ personal finance that makes cents Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:55:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Michelle http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-135205 Michelle Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:20:43 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-135205 Hi JD -- I have a question. I can't find info on museum/garden passes at my local library branch, nor on the website. I use the Multnomah County Library, which seems different from your library. Do you know if they offer it through here as well? :) Thank you! Hi JD — I have a question. I can’t find info on museum/garden passes at my local library branch, nor on the website. I use the Multnomah County Library, which seems different from your library. Do you know if they offer it through here as well? :) Thank you!

]]> By: rich http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-135093 rich Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:57:57 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-135093 I'm a librarian and just want to say that it's always nice to see blog posts like this. Thanks for using your local library! I’m a librarian and just want to say that it’s always nice to see blog posts like this. Thanks for using your local library!

]]> By: Tina http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-135072 Tina Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:16:16 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-135072 As a librarian, I'm so happy to hear that so many enjoy their local libraries. But remember that many libraries will also(at least try to) borrow books they don't own from other libraries. So if your library doesn't own a certain title, ask if they could inter-library loan it for you. It's often free or at a very small fee. As a librarian, I’m so happy to hear that so many enjoy their local libraries. But remember that many libraries will also(at least try to) borrow books they don’t own from other libraries. So if your library doesn’t own a certain title, ask if they could inter-library loan it for you. It’s often free or at a very small fee.

]]> By: Stefano http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-121258 Stefano Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:16:08 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-121258 The library is a great resource to save money- I use consumer reports buying guides all the time, review finance advice in the latest issue of Money magazine and Kiplingers and check out bike maintenance books to keep my bicycle (primary transportation)running well instead of taking it in for a tune up. I also like their selection of foreign language films. It's a real treasure! The library is a great resource to save money- I use consumer reports buying guides all the time, review finance advice in the latest issue of Money magazine and Kiplingers and check out bike maintenance books to keep my bicycle (primary transportation)running well instead of taking it in for a tune up. I also like their selection of foreign language films. It’s a real treasure!

]]> By: Writer's Coin http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-113314 Writer's Coin Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:26:49 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-113314 Well done! I agree with all of this. Now, is a library card <a href="http://www.thewriterscoin.com/2008/01/07/why-a-library-card-is-more-valuable-than-a-college-degree-the-pros/" rel="nofollow">more</a> valuable than a college degree? Well done! I agree with all of this. Now, is a library card more valuable than a college degree?

]]> By: Olde Frothingblog » Blog Archive » Libraries Rule http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-103499 Olde Frothingblog » Blog Archive » Libraries Rule Sat, 03 Nov 2007 13:56:09 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-103499 [...] Get Rich Slowly on the joys of public libraries. [...] [...] Get Rich Slowly on the joys of public libraries. [...]

]]> By: Money Day: Your Personal Finance Holiday ? Get Rich Slowly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-94090 Money Day: Your Personal Finance Holiday ? Get Rich Slowly Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:02:36 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-94090 [...] your public library. Borrow one (and only one) personal finance book. (If you borrow more, you’re less likely to [...] [...] your public library. Borrow one (and only one) personal finance book. (If you borrow more, you’re less likely to [...]

]]> By: Get Rich Slowly » Full Disclosure Regarding Site Advertising http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-4257 Get Rich Slowly » Full Disclosure Regarding Site Advertising Wed, 26 Jul 2006 17:37:28 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-4257 [...] Amazon Whenever I mention a book, I link to its Amazon page using my affiliate ID. Though I encourage you to use your public library whenever possible, I recognize that sometimes you want to own a book. But really: you should get your personal finance books from the library. I do. The Amazon links are the only ads here that may not obviously be advertising. [...] [...] Amazon Whenever I mention a book, I link to its Amazon page using my affiliate ID. Though I encourage you to use your public library whenever possible, I recognize that sometimes you want to own a book. But really: you should get your personal finance books from the library. I do. The Amazon links are the only ads here that may not obviously be advertising. [...]

]]> By: panasianbiz http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-898 panasianbiz Tue, 27 Jun 2006 01:48:52 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-898 I stumbled across your blog while I was doing some online research. As an educator, I love to see libraries being promoted and I hate to hear about people who are too intimidated to use them! Reference librarians, in my experience, are a wonderful group of people, who truly love to help people use the library's services. I stumbled across your blog while I was doing some online research. As an educator, I love to see libraries being promoted and I hate to hear about people who are too intimidated to use them! Reference librarians, in my experience, are a wonderful group of people, who truly love to help people use the library’s services.

]]> By: Get Rich Slowly » Cheap and Effective Ways to Make Life Easier http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-444 Get Rich Slowly » Cheap and Effective Ways to Make Life Easier Tue, 13 Jun 2006 15:48:25 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-444 [...] Use your public library. [...] [...] Use your public library. [...]

]]> By: Get Rich Slowly » Ten Things You Shouldn’t Buy New http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-322 Get Rich Slowly » Ten Things You Shouldn’t Buy New Thu, 08 Jun 2006 14:59:21 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-322 [...] Books — Most books are read only once. Books are also easy to find cheap, or at your public library. [...] [...] Books — Most books are read only once. Books are also easy to find cheap, or at your public library. [...]

]]> By: Dave Hilling http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-218 Dave Hilling Sun, 04 Jun 2006 18:06:56 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-218 I might add that some libraries will even order books that you recommend. Just provide them the ISBN and tell them what it is, and in many cases, you'll be the first to get your hands on it. As far as library fines go, they are pretty trivial ($0.05 per day per book in my area), but you should still watch them. I've never had a fine larger than $1.00. As far as videos, you could keep them a week over and it would still be cheaper than renting. I might add that some libraries will even order books that you recommend. Just provide them the ISBN and tell them what it is, and in many cases, you’ll be the first to get your hands on it.

As far as library fines go, they are pretty trivial ($0.05 per day per book in my area), but you should still watch them. I’ve never had a fine larger than $1.00. As far as videos, you could keep them a week over and it would still be cheaper than renting.

]]> By: Get Rich Slowly » The Frugal Photographer http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-167 Get Rich Slowly » The Frugal Photographer Tue, 30 May 2006 23:34:09 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-167 [...] Don’t buy photography books and magazines. Borrow books from the public library — the library has a better selection than the store, anyhow. Photography magazines are rarely more than vast brochures for new equipment; find current information on the internet. Both photo.net and Digital Photography Review are excellent. [...] [...] Don’t buy photography books and magazines. Borrow books from the public library — the library has a better selection than the store, anyhow. Photography magazines are rarely more than vast brochures for new equipment; find current information on the internet. Both photo.net and Digital Photography Review are excellent. [...]

]]> By: Cat Connor http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-160 Cat Connor Mon, 29 May 2006 17:58:07 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-160 *sigh* The library. My Great Failing. I have tried again and again to use the library. I love the place. But alas, I find I only end up renting books. Maybe now that I'm mature enough to handle a checking account and save regularly, I should try again. *sigh* The library. My Great Failing.

I have tried again and again to use the library. I love the place. But alas, I find I only end up renting books. Maybe now that I’m mature enough to handle a checking account and save regularly, I should try again.

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