5 Reasons to Use Your Local Library, Instead of Buying All Your Books
Although it may get easy to get caught up in the rush of curating your personal library, it's not realistic. It takes a lot of money and even more time, which aren't easy to come by in 2025. Thankfully, libraries are still flourishing and has completely transformed the way we read.
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In celebration of National Library Week, keep scrolling to discover five reasons why we always rent books instead of buying them.
Decrease Clutter
When we were younger, we bought nearly every book we read. While it was nice to have a physical log of our reading histories, we have stacks and stacks of books from elementary and middle school. When you use your library, you can save space in your home by only borrowing books. Once you're done, you won't have them lying around. Besides, you probably won't reread them anyway.
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Save Money
As we mentioned earlier, we used to buy nearly every book we read. Above everything else, it was very expensive. In 2025, books are pricier than ever—and likely bound to cost even more soon. Your wallet will thank you when you use your library. You have all the knowledge at your fingertips at little to no cost.
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Multiple Ways to Read
There was a time when you could only get physical copies of books from your library, so if you had a preference for using your Kindle or Kobo (like us), you were almost forced to purchase the file. With the help of apps like Libby, you can read in new ways from your library, also offering audiobooks!
Support a Local Cause
If you're someone who simply borrows books, you might not realize how intertwined your library is with your local community. Our libraries often host events to educate youth and even adults. Sometimes, they will offer financial training sessions and more to take entrepreneurs to the next level with their ventures. This has a ripple effect because those business-owners, in turn, will support your town with their work.
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You Can Do More Than Rent Books
Your libraries actually has more power than giving you the opportunity to read books for free. For example, our libraries also allow you to listen to music and watch movies, but that's only scratching the surface. Some library cards can get you entry to the library and more. To learn more about the potential benefits of being a library cardholder, check out our article that dives deeper into this and, of course, check with your librarians to receive a full list of perks.
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