7 Ways Your Public Library Can Help You During A Bad Economy

The Consumerist blog had this very interesting post -- check it out! And the comments from readers were terrific as well, with people sharing other ideas of ways libraries help in tough times.

Highlights:

1. You can get pretty much any book at the library
   
2. Yes, we have movies
3. Kids Activities
4. Save Money and maybe your life!
5. Make new friends
6. Find a new job!
7. Libraries listen to consumers!

Comments include:

• And they have databases where you can find investment info, info about a company you might want to work for, and even databases of car repair information.

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• You forgot one of the best ones! Free computers and internet use!

Thanks to Librarian in Black via Carpe Hootem for sharing this.