Top Ten Ways the Library Saves YOU Money

High gas prices getting you down? Looking for ways to save money? Check out the “Top Ten List” below to see if there are ways that the Huntley Area Public Library can help you to save a few dollars!

10. Check out books instead of purchasing them. The average price to buy a hardcover book is $25.00, but you can borrow them for free at the library.

9. Borrow movies from the library instead of through a video store or online service, and save those fees. Movies at the library are free, and loan periods are similar to those of a video store.

8. Use the high speed internet, computers and scanners at the library instead of paying for internet access at home. Most home plans cost $29.00-$59.00 per month. Access at the library is free!

7. Use business resources at the library instead of buying manuals and expensive software and databases. Use or borrow those items from the library for free!

6. Pick up free craft projects at the library for your kids or grandkids, and save the time, effort and money of researching and purchasing materials on your own.

5. Check out music CDs at the library for free, rather than buying them at the store or paying download fees.

4. Go green at home and use our newspapers and magazines. Newspapers are kept for one month, and can be read in the library. Magazines are available to use in the library, and the previous months’ issues can be checked out and taken home.

3. Bring the kids to a free library program, and avoid the fees elsewhere.

2. If you’re learning new software or are new at using a computer, come take a computer training class for the low price of $8. Classes offered by others can cost $59.00 - $109.00!

and the #1 way the library can save you money is...

1. If you are a book, movie or music collector, consider purchasing these items through the Corner Book section of the library. The majority of these like-new items are priced at only $1-$2 each and the money benefits the library.