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Utilizing the Library

January 8th, 2008 at 02:22 am

I love to use the library for entertainment. In addition to fiction and non-fiction books, I utilize it regularly for dvds. It helps that there is a library 5 minutes from my work and another location is 5 minutes from my house.

At any given time I have a running list of requests for the library. I update the list every week or two, getting on the wait list for newer movies. Then I suppliment my dvd selection with older tv shows.

My county has several locations and they all have inter-library loans. So if my work or home library doesn't have what I want, I can get it from one of the other ones. And I can return books and movies at any of the locations. Our system is really well run.

I am a HUGE movie watcher. I cut out my Netflix membership two months ago and I use the library to fill its void.

Now, not every movie I want to watch is available from the library system. So I keep a list of things that I want to watch, but can't get at the library. When I have some time off from work later in the year, I plan on starting up the Netflix for a month and watching the dvds from the list.

And through the magic of the library, I have discovered many different shows. I have been watching classic movies, 70s tv shows, A&E specials and more.

I also use the library for workout dvds. I've tried pilates, Leslie Sandsone, Tae Bo, Pilates and move. Its been a lot of fun.

I know I'm lucky to have such a great library system, but I encourage everyone to check theirs out. You never know what your library has to offer.

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5 Responses to “Utilizing the Library”

  1. MarianneJ Says:
    January 8th, 2008 at 02:30 am 1199759419
    1199759419

    My DD and I are regulars at our library. Not so much now but during the summer we stocked up on 4-5 books each and went in once or twice a week (depending on how fast we read that week). Smile Unfortunately our library does not have as nice a collection of DVDs, but we certainly get our tax money's worth using it for books and children's programs.

  2. mom-from-missouri Says:
    January 8th, 2008 at 02:44 am 1199760249
    1199760249

    You are lucky. Our county has no library. So, we have to pay $20 per person per year to use the one in the next county, which luckly is only about 17 miles from our house. I tried to get a membership for just me and check stuff for the kids out on my card, but they wouldn't allow it. So for the 4 little ones and me, it is $80 a year.

  3. Amber Says:
    January 8th, 2008 at 03:14 am 1199762071
    1199762071

    It's funny I have been using the library now for about a year and lately for some strange reason I want to join a book club, then I say are you crazy? Why do that and the books are free. I always rent movie from ther when my nephew is in town. hmmm pilates, nowthat is a thought

  4. scfr Says:
    January 8th, 2008 at 03:44 am 1199763851
    1199763851

    Yes, the library is great! It's so much easier to use many libraries now thanks to the internet. Today I renewed some books on-line.

  5. boomeyers Says:
    January 8th, 2008 at 04:38 am 1199767117
    1199767117

    I always forget to return my books. The library police know where I live!
    My husband gets cheap movies (.39) from a local grocery store. New releases are (.99), but old ones are cheaper at .39. Maybe your local store has something like this too. Also keep your eyes open for a freebie from Blockbuster, Redbox and Hollywood Video.

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