YSK: Your local library card often gives you free access to streaming services, digital magazines, audiobooks, and even online courses.

Submitted ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨melonhusk@sh.itjust.works⁩ to ⁨youshouldknow@lemmy.world⁩

Why YSK: Seriously, so many people are shelling out cash for subscriptions when their public library probably offers a ton of these resources for absolutely free. We’re talking movies, music, e-books, and legitimate online learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning or Great Courses. It’s like a secret cheat code for saving money and leveling up your brain. Check your library’s website, you’d be surprised what’s included. Why pay when you don’t have to? It’s kind of a no-brainer.

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can@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
You should also know some libraries don’t care if you’re local.

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- johnny_deadeyes@slrpnk.net ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
  Yeah! I’ve got several. Broadens the selection nicely. Also, my local library doesn’t have Hoopla, but the larger city in a nearby state does and was very cool about letting me get a card since I live in the boonies.
  
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  - Whostosay@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
    The only benefit I get from this is reading that you had a good day. That library fucks, 10/10
    
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- quick_snail@feddit.nl ⁨23⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  Where? Every time I try to apply for one, they want an ID or proof of address
  
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  - tektite@slrpnk.net ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
    The library system in my home state has a “Fee: Non-Resident” option on the application. Last time I visited, I paid next to nothing for a library card that is good for 5 years so I can access a ton of ebooks on Libby that my local libraries don’t have.
    
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  - can@sh.itjust.works ⁨23⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
    It’s possible times have changed. Iirc Broward County was the goto suggestion but that may be out of date. I haven’t ever relied on a library for finding digital media
    
    What does proof of address really mean to a library ? In times of desperation in the past I would enter the library’s address and it would work for at l’est a month before getting removed which can be enough time if necessary. Questionable ethics but usage stats do help libraries…
    
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- Whostosay@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
  Your wife hates this one easy trick.
  
  NONLOCAL LIBRARIES LOOKING TO HOOK UP WITH YOUR AUDIOBOOK APPLICATION
  
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Acamon@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
Depressing. ai bots flooding my feed today, check the post history

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bitjunkie@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
Wow, just looked at my local one and they have 3D printing/scanning, laser cutters, film scanning, a video editing station, all kinds of stuff

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- tamal3@lemmy.world ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  Mine has free activity passes to all sorts of local attractions 😽
  
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aramis87@fedia.io ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
Tools to lend, sewing machines, kricut, 3d printers, museum passes, etc.

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- Aneb@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
  I was gonna mention my library organization others free museum passes, usually up to four tickets to bring children or friends. They even offer tickets to local concerts and shows. My friend and I went to a free showing of the orchestra! Please don’t flood the ticket site because there’s already a lot of competition for free tickets
  
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Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
You can often also checkout cd’s and dvd’s.

Completely unrelated but did you know you can rip your own dvd’s and cd’s to your computer as a backup in case the physical disc gets damaged? The process is quite simple.

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- Whostosay@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
  Your username is ridiculous
  
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  - Jumbie@lemmy.zip ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
    Are thee Scotty? Cause ye don’t know.
    
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foggy@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
More people need to know about

Benn Jordan

I’m not gonna tell you about him beyond the fact that he’s an EDM artist known as The Flashbulb from basically the era of Aphex Twin. And he’s still quite relevant in the scene.

He did a video on how much it’d cost you in taxes to have all art for free forever and have artist paid well without 3rd part private companies. And literally every tax paying, private service subscribing human should know and vote accordingly.

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pineapplelover@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨23⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
FUCK OFF FUCK OFF FUCK OFF YOU POSTED THIS ALREADY

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- lightsblinken@lemmy.world ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  i didnt see any other post? pretty strong reaction when you could’ve just scrolled on by… hope you’re ok.
  
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- Crashumbc@lemmy.world ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  It’s a bot account. Good luck reasoning with it
  
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  - melsaskca@lemmy.ca ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
    So some bots are good, just like people.
    
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  - FosterMolasses@leminal.space ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
    I was wondering how the hell someone got banned from You Should Know lmaooo
    
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Merlin@lemmy.zip ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
I can get ps5 and switch games from my local library. Wait time can get silly like a year but still free

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- Whostosay@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
  Waiting a year for a game that’s already out must be like the ultimate gamer edging. Fo free
  
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- RoquetteQueen@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
  Mine too! Ps5, switch, and whatever version Xbox is on now. Plus DVDs, even new ones, including TV series. I don’t pay for any streaming services anymore. I have access to a couple from my family that still allow sharing, but I honestly rarely even use them. I have jellyfin, thrift store DVDs, and the library.
  
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FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
My library also has a cool collection of board games you can check out.

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Uri@infosec.pub ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
I wish somthing like this was in my country

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