Friday, September 5, 2008

Frugal Fridays - library

I know most of us use the library for our kids, but I always had trouble getting books for myself - my kids just don't like waiting around while I browse for "mommy books." In the past I'd always been lucky to get to pick up a few new releases (since they are near the videos!).

I also have a nice list of books I want to read. I keep it current by adding to it whenever I hear of something new and cross out the ones I've read. Our library allows us to search the catalog from home, but not put books on hold. However, I discovered a quick phone call to the research desk with a request for a few books from my list will enable them to put the books I'd like to read on hold. They call me when they are in, I can run in and they are bound by the check out desk with my name on them! Quick and easy and keeps me in new reading material for no cost!

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3 comments:

Sherry @ Lamp Unto My Feet said...

I do the same thing. :D I love our library.

Niki Jolene said...

I discovered this when my baby was born and I've been doing it ever since!

:)

phoward336 said...

Sherry/ Niki -

I actually can't believe I didn't figure this one out earlier - it is a moneysaver for sure!!! Love both your blogs.