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Free stuff at the public library ($50 Giveaway)

submitted 322 days ago by YanBz in "Buxr Website / Contests"

Books and movies usually come to mind when you think of your library. There are however many more things you can get there for free. Below are some of our favorites.

Please take this poll to enroll into our $50 cash prize giveaway. Also, leave a comment to this discussion if we missed your favorite library freebie.

The poll will close July 18, 2011 and the winner will be announced in the comments. Any US resident 18 y.o. or older can participate. One entry per household.

This Poll is Closed

1. Which of these library services have you used recently?

Free internet at the library		62%
Commercial database access		19%
Free computer classes		5%
Workshops for job seekers		3%
Programs for small businesses		5%
Foreign language training		5%
Notary and fax services		16%
Tax forms and tax assistance		5%
Practice tests for college exams		0%
Educational resources and financial aid		14%

Total: 37 votes

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learner

Posted by AnaJana 322 days ago

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I don't get to the library often with my hours, but I do use the notary services there when I can.

learner

Posted by coachmac4 322 days ago

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I absolutely love the library! I love the programs, the internet, the magazines and all the information that is available for the asking! When it is hot, it is a quiet, cool place to retreat! I love the library!

professor

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Posted by CouponNut 322 days ago

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First you should know how to locate what you're looking for at the library. I think teaching children the dewey decimal system is important. It gives them the opportunity to understand how to look up & locate shelved books on the library computerized catalog. Of course, before computers, we were looking up books on catalog cards.

guest

Posted by jamie 322 days ago

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My 2 favorite things at the library are the kids programs (Kids Summer Reading, Night at the Movies Reading) and the ebooks I can download to my Nook. I may be adding a third as I would love to get into our family history.

professor

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Posted by lootango 322 days ago

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I love the library and do visit the ones in my area more now that I have my son. It's something fun to do out of the house on Saturdays... and it's free!

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learner

Posted by soldier 321 days ago
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consumer information for purchase comparison

professor

Posted by equipurple 321 days ago

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My favorite library freebie is museum passes. My library, and its network, have free passes or discount coupons available to most major museums and attractions. http://midlib.org/museumpass.htm

professor

Posted by equipurple 321 days ago

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By the way, make sure you post the link to this blog to your local library's FB page or email it to your local librarians. Librarians always like hearing and disseminating good things about libraries. Kudos to Yan for a great blog post!

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Posted by YanBz 321 days ago

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Kuddos to our blogger, Taylor, but I will take the honors.

Here is a link to the blog in question: http://www.buxr.com/blog/2011/.....-giveaway/

learner

Posted by stylib38 321 days ago

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I love my library too! though recently I use their ebook and audiobook services most that I can download to my Kindle ( I have to use Calibre to convert to .mobi format but later in the year that won't be necessary anymore as Kindle will be offering that!)

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professor

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Posted by mommy25 321 days ago
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I love the story time with my son, and the passes for discounts to local museums.

learner

Posted by godzooki 321 days ago

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Story time for the little ones! I finally got a kindle so I'm going to try their ebook services.

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learner

Posted by RonaleeAKArose 321 days ago
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I think it is great that the library still has tax forms.

deity

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Posted by pablos17 321 days ago

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Thanks Yan. Didn't know about the free computer classes. Will have to tell some friends and relatives to take some classes so they will stop bugging me.

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learner

Posted by Callie1978 320 days ago
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i also love all the free DVDs to rent

teacher

Posted by deathbynosleep 320 days ago

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I haven't been to the library since 2005 or 2006 to apply for a passport. Most everything I need I can find online.

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learner

Posted by ecollins86 320 days ago
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I just use the library for checking out books!
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professor

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Posted by psplove 318 days ago [reply] 0 0

Every one can rent computer too..
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  Posted by HouTex 318 days ago
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  Use of the computers is usually free.

admin

Posted by HouTex 318 days ago

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Here's a nice offer from LeapFrog - they're giving away Tag Reading Kits worth $1,000 to 50 lucky libraries. The kits include Tag, the #1 best-selling reading system that engages children and helps them learn to read by bringing interactive books and maps to life.

Just send an email to - loveyourlibrary@leapfrog.com with the name, address, and phone number of your library's branch or school name by August 1, 2011 for a chance to win. Hurry! Don't miss a great opportunity!

See details at http://www.leapfrog.com/en/lea.....rary_NonLP

admin

Posted by HouTex 318 days ago

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Contest rules and a list of products that will be included in the prize system are at http://www.leapfrog.com/en/leg.....rary_NonLP

On that page, the deadline is 7/31/11.

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Posted by tiny2009 315 days ago
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Story time is great at our library. Plus, DVD borrowing saves us money.
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admin

Posted by YanBz 314 days ago [reply] 0 0

Tonight is the last chance to take the poll and enter the contest!

admin

Posted by YanBz 314 days ago

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I just ran the random number generator at random.org

The winner of this contest is gc13182 who was #20 to take the poll at 7/11/2011 6:25:13 PM

Congratulations and thanks to everyone who participated!

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