The library has always been a main staple in my life. Like myself, my mom is a huge reader and would always (and still does) take me to the library and let me pick out all the books that I wanted. One of the best days of my childhood was when I was old enough to take out my own library card. Since then, I go to my local library at least two times a week, and I am the queen of the YA section. I encourage you, my fellow reader, to use your local library for the following reasons!
You save money- Listen, I am all about buying and collecting books. However, if I bought all the books I read each month, I’d probably be spending $70-$100 a month that I don’t have. I’m a broke college student after all! I buy about 25% of the books that I read, with the rest coming from the library.
You’re always encouraged to read- My library allows me to take out more books that I could possibly read within two weeks. Even if I can’t finish a book before the return date, I can almost always go online and renew it for another two weeks. Also, even if your local library doesn’t have a book that you’re looking for, most branches can get the book from another library in their system in a quick amount of time. It’s another fun form of book mail!
You feel better about not finishing books– I’m all about reading books that I genuinely enjoy. If you follow me on Goodreads , you’ll rarely see me give a 1-2 star reading. When I am not enjoying a book, I almost immediately put it down and don’t rate or review it. I really don’t feel guilty about DNF’ing a library book because I didn’t pay for it. If I bought a book that I DNF’ed, I would just think about the money I wasted on the book.
Saves shelf space- Let’s be honest, even though I am a frequent library user, I still buy a lot of books. While I would love to own every book that I read, my bookshelves and storage space certainly would not feel the same way. I just don’t have enough space (still wishes for that Beauty and the Beast size library). By using the library, I can read all the books I want without having to reorganize my shelves a thousand times.
You support your local community- Libraries are one of the main community centers in most towns and cities. My library has a variety of services, and they offer a lot of events, from author meet-and-greets to story-time hours for younger children.
Do you use the library or do you buy all of your books? Do you do both? Share in the comments below!
HURRAH for libraries!
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I second that! I love shouting my love for the library from the rooftops haha
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YES BOOKS ARE EXPENSIVE!! Let’s be honest here – students are broke!! We love too many to buy all. Reading books from the library allows you to make a decision on whether you like it or not, while the cost won’t force you to love it! Plus when we’re older we can buy to our hearts content without it effecting your parents bank (we say this ‘cuz there’s a LOT of book we want to get 😅)
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I’m also waiting for that day when I can go into the bookstore and buy ALL (okay, maybe more than 2) to my heart’s content!
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Hehehe one day you shall achieve the greatness that will allow you to do so! 😉😉
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I almost exclusively get books from the library, either physical digital books. I probably buy 5 books a year, but I get tot read SO MUCH great content!
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That’s awesome! I always forget that my library system offers digital books as well, definitely have to remember that!
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libraries are awesome there are a great meeting place and there is so much more to do in them now than just read and use the pc
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