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By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com
Your local library has gone under some big changes the last couple of years. You can now find not only books, but a wide variety of entertainment. Of course there are books, magazines, newspapers from around the country to browse through. Want to dive into the new hot book? Dont pay $20, check it out for 2 weeks free of charge. If your library doesnt currently have it on hand, you can special order it; again at no cost. If you dont complete your reading you can simply renew for another 2 weeks.
Free internet! Tired of paying $40-$60 per month ($500 or more per year), you can get free high speed internet service at your library for free. If you have a laptop, you can tap into their free wifi. No need to go to your local coffee store and spend $3.00 on coffee. If youve read previous blogs, youve already had your coffee for a few pennies at home.
Cds-Most libraries now carry Cds. While youre not going to get the selection youll see at a typical music store, youd be surprised what youll find.
Movies-Dont spend $5.00 for movie night at home. Instead, check out the movie section at your local library. Most libraries carry DVDs as well as VHS. Youll see current titles as well as PBS documentaries you wont find anywhere else.
Books on Cd/tape-Are you a traveling salesman or do you spend long periods of times in your car? Turn your mind numbing drive into an intellectual experience. Your local library may have hundreds of books on Cds.
Check out your local library and youll leave with a plethora of entertainment choices. Most importantly, theyre all FREE!
Larry Lane is the editor for InvestorZoo.com, a social networking site specializing in personal finance
