library

Let LibraryElf Help You Avoid Overdue Books

by Christina Brown September 10, 2009

September is national Library Card Sign-up month. It’s a terrific time to get reacquainted with your old frugal friend, the library. Libraries are such a fabulous way to be entertained for free. Books, music, DVDs, programs, computer use – the list of free services is a frugalista’s dream! But there’s one little catch. You have [...]

Thank a Librarian Today

by Christina Brown April 14, 2009

Today is National Library Workers Day, a day to celebrate all of those folks who help us search through shelves and shelves of resources to find just what we’re looking for.  It’s a day to celebrate all of the children’s librarians who have read our kids stories so that we can have a few minutes [...]

Less Library Hours During Peak Demand

by Christina Brown March 11, 2009

I’ve started to notice a trend in my region:  the restaurants and malls are virtually empty, and the thrift stores and libraries are quite full.  It’s a sign of the times, I guess. One of my local libraries recently announced it was cutting its Saturday hours.  I shouldn’t be surprised because cities are having to [...]

Book rental? Really?

by Christina Brown July 25, 2008

I recently came across a new service called Booksfree. Booksfree is a service that allows you to “rent” paperback books and CD/MP3 audiobooks. You can get unlimited rentals with no shipping or handling fees. Prices start with 2 books at a time for the “low” price of $9.99 a month. Think of it as the [...]

Libraries are a Cheapskate’s best friend

by Christina Brown January 8, 2008

If you’re looking to save money on entertainment, look no further than your local library. I live equal distance between two awesome libraries, and because of that, I have saved a lot of money. When you think about libraries, most people think about books. I check out all kinds of books from my library – [...]