Comments on: Using the Library for Frugal Fun http://beingfrugal.net/2010/02/22/using-the-library-for-frugal-fun/?&owa_medium=feed&owa_sid= Save Money @ BeingFrugal.Net Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:52:59 -0800 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: bridesmaiddresses http://beingfrugal.net/2010/02/22/using-the-library-for-frugal-fun/#comment-28059 bridesmaiddresses Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:46:42 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=2926#comment-28059 Do not get your girls wear a plain white bridesmaid dress on stage in order to avoid distracting. Do not get your girls wear a plain white bridesmaid dress on stage in order to avoid distracting.

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]]> By: Money Reasons http://beingfrugal.net/2010/02/22/using-the-library-for-frugal-fun/#comment-22760 Money Reasons Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:00:17 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=2926#comment-22760 I'm a huge fan of the library! I get book, DVDs, audiobooks, read magazines,use their internet access, borrow thing from other library via the intralibrary borrowing system, etc... IMHO, the library should be a cornerstone of anyone trying to live frugally, especially if one is close by! That said, I've never heard of "<b> Mango</b>" before! I'll have to check it out... I would like to refreshen up on the spanish classes I took in college :) I’m a huge fan of the library!

I get book, DVDs, audiobooks, read magazines,use their internet access, borrow thing from other library via the intralibrary borrowing system, etc…

IMHO, the library should be a cornerstone of anyone trying to live frugally, especially if one is close by!

That said, I’ve never heard of “ Mango” before! I’ll have to check it out… I would like to refreshen up on the spanish classes I took in college :)

]]> By: Weekly Roundup: Vacation From Vacation Edition | Frugal Dad http://beingfrugal.net/2010/02/22/using-the-library-for-frugal-fun/#comment-22756 Weekly Roundup: Vacation From Vacation Edition | Frugal Dad Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:03:24 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=2926#comment-22756 [...] Using the Library for Frugal Fun [...]

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]]> By: Diana http://beingfrugal.net/2010/02/22/using-the-library-for-frugal-fun/#comment-22754 Diana Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:43:35 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=2926#comment-22754 I LOVE my library. Not only can a person search its site, reserve a book, and make intra-system transfers, but it also lets a person get books from the state U system (most times at no charge - it just takes a couple of weeks). And I get automatic email reminders when books come near due. Re: foreign languages, the Pimsleur method is excellent for adults wanting to speak a foreign language with proper grammar and pronounciation. It's mostly audio, so children may become bored with it quickly. Many folks rave about Rosetta Stone; I've never checked it out myself, but it's mixed media that may be more conducive to younger learners. I LOVE my library. Not only can a person search its site, reserve a book, and make intra-system transfers, but it also lets a person get books from the state U system (most times at no charge – it just takes a couple of weeks). And I get automatic email reminders when books come near due.

Re: foreign languages, the Pimsleur method is excellent for adults wanting to speak a foreign language with proper grammar and pronounciation. It’s mostly audio, so children may become bored with it quickly. Many folks rave about Rosetta Stone; I’ve never checked it out myself, but it’s mixed media that may be more conducive to younger learners.

]]> By: Hildebrand, The Insurance Warden http://beingfrugal.net/2010/02/22/using-the-library-for-frugal-fun/#comment-22738 Hildebrand, The Insurance Warden Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:27:22 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=2926#comment-22738 I'm such a scattered reader (one might say my reading habits follow a manic-depressive cycle) that I end up with fines for half the things I take out of the library. I've been making use of the local used book store for my leisure reading and find that I end up paying about as much, with less stress over how long I can keep a volume in my possession (of course, I must be a more selective shopper at the store than at the library, for finance's sake). I’m such a scattered reader (one might say my reading habits follow a manic-depressive cycle) that I end up with fines for half the things I take out of the library. I’ve been making use of the local used book store for my leisure reading and find that I end up paying about as much, with less stress over how long I can keep a volume in my possession (of course, I must be a more selective shopper at the store than at the library, for finance’s sake).

]]> By: Jana http://beingfrugal.net/2010/02/22/using-the-library-for-frugal-fun/#comment-22734 Jana Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:06:04 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=2926#comment-22734 You mentioned fun art collections. Check with your library. I know that our old library in Ohio used to let you check out paintings, prints just like you would books. My high school english teacher brought one in once a month for us to enjoy in the classroom. Love the post and the blog. Thanks! You mentioned fun art collections. Check with your library. I know that our old library in Ohio used to let you check out paintings, prints just like you would books. My high school english teacher brought one in once a month for us to enjoy in the classroom. Love the post and the blog. Thanks!

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]]> By: Austin http://beingfrugal.net/2010/02/22/using-the-library-for-frugal-fun/#comment-22730 Austin Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:01:06 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=2926#comment-22730 I'm living in Japan right now and this post made me cringe w/ jealousy! I never realized how attached I was to my local library until I had to live without it. Take advantage of everything they offer - great post! Austin @ Foreigner's Finances I’m living in Japan right now and this post made me cringe w/ jealousy! I never realized how attached I was to my local library until I had to live without it.

Take advantage of everything they offer – great post!

Austin @ Foreigner’s Finances

]]> By: Ruth http://beingfrugal.net/2010/02/22/using-the-library-for-frugal-fun/#comment-22729 Ruth Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:20:43 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=2926#comment-22729 Along with the programs, free materials, and museum passes already mentioned, our library occasionally has free vouchers available to local kids' events. We recently were given three vouchers (worth $18 each!) to Sesame St. Live when we were at story time. I've seen circus tickets there, too. It never hurts to ask! We love our library! Along with the programs, free materials, and museum passes already mentioned, our library occasionally has free vouchers available to local kids’ events. We recently were given three vouchers (worth $18 each!) to Sesame St. Live when we were at story time. I’ve seen circus tickets there, too. It never hurts to ask! We love our library!

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