Archive for the ‘Movies’ Category

Another of our passions is movies, and period films in particular. We don’t often buy things, but living in a remote area with few choices for recreation, movies and DVDs are our one indulgence and main source of entertainment. Here we will share some of our favorites (and don’t worry they won’t all be period films, but there may be quite a few of them).

The Library Card: Your Other “Rewards Credit Card”

February 16th, 2008

by Penelope Pince

Library Cards I have been a huge fan of libraries since I was in grade school. Being an avid reader, I would have gone bankrupt years ago had I had to purchase every single book I’ve ever read. Whenever we have moved to a new city, the first thing I always looked up even before moving there was the location of the public library, and one of the first things I always do is go and apply for a library card.

A credit card, when used wisely and responsibly, brings you a number of benefits and can save you money. And so does a library card. The public library is one of your most useful resources for saving money. With a library card, which you can obtain for free, you have almost limitless access to a variety of services and materials such as:

Books - Fiction
Especially good for people who read a lot but usually only read books once.
Books - Non-Fiction
Books on careers and jobs, writing resumes and cover letters, learning computer software and programming, accounting and taxes, starting your own business, etc.
Foreign Language Books
Fiction and non-fiction in foreign languages prevalent in your community. Many California libraries carry books in Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Arabic and Vietnamese.
Audio Books
Classic, children’s and contemporary literature on CD or Audio, including new releases and popular titles.
Music
Classical, contemporary, film soundtracks, international music, etc. CDs that you can check out just like a book.
Movies
Most libraries have movies (DVD and VHS) that you can rent for $1 or $2 and let you keep for a week.
Magazines
There’s usually a good selection of general and special interest publications to choose from including titles like: People, Time, Newsweek, National Geographic, Better Homes & Gardens, The Family Handyman, and even young adult magazines such as Seventeen. Instead of paying for a subscription, you can read current magazines at the library and some libraries will let you check out back issues to take home to read.
Newspapers
Current editions including local and national newspapers such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, etc. can be read in the library.
Computers
Free computer access for word processing or internet use. Instead of paying for computer use at Internet Cafes, you are usually allowed 1 hour of free use per day and more if there are not other users waiting.
Online services
You can access online databases of periodicals and articles and educational websites from within the library or your home computer. Many libraries offer online access to e-books, audio books, and music that you can download and read or listen to on your computer.