Thank goodness for public libraries - Real Mum story on MoM

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Having read and article in this section by another mum on their family outings to the library, I got inspired today. I rang to ask if they had a particular movie in that I wanted and all three copies were out but I was able to have one reserved for me when it comes in. Now I have recently found myself in different financial circumstances due to well things outside of my control. It is amazing what you can access and how you learn to repurpose and recycle and make things from last when you have to. My current situation has taut me so much about how to live a more frugal but also more sustainable way of life. I walked away from the library with 23 items and I was thrilled. Thanks to all the mums on here that inspire us with their ideas and tips, be it lifestyle, budget, cooking etc.

Posted by hopefullyheidi, 3rd May 2014

25 Comments

- - mum888 said
  - 04 Feb 2016
    1:31 pm
The library is a great place during any time of year and the best part is you can read a book as well while your kids read and browse and the kids section . I had one about 5-10 mins drive from my place and it even had a childrens park next to it so if it was a sunny day , they would play in the park as well . Really worthwhile .

- - mom57522 said
  - 11 Jan 2015
    8:37 am
I’m always at the library, one of my favourite places.

- - mom93821 said
  - 07 Jan 2015
    10:02 am
I simply adore our local library and we are regulars! The wealth of books and dvd’s and everything else they offer is wonderful.

- - ginoula5 said
  - 06 Aug 2014
    6:42 pm
I LOVE our local library, so many activities during the month for kids, great selection of dvds, books – have also met some wonderful friends

- - no1ladydj said
  - 29 Jun 2014
    10:41 pm
Libraries are so much more now than they used to be. I frequently borrow books, dvds and toys, and if you need to use the internet & can’t at home, most libraries have computers that you can use, or WIFI if you have laptop or tablet of your own. And since discovering MoMs, I’ve found so much useful information and great recipes, and it’s good to share our thoughts, stories and questions with other mums.

- - 3timesamum said
  - 08 Jun 2014
    2:15 pm
I know! I love our library, they have all the up to date movies and latest tv series. It’s great.

- - coppin85 said
  - 28 May 2014
    2:48 pm
I’m amazed by some of the dvds they stock, like brand new tv series…

- - scottie said
  - 28 May 2014
    2:41 pm
I am looking forward to taking my grand daughter to our local library

- - twinmum2 said
  - 23 May 2014
    12:33 pm
Libraries are great, they even buy books If you request a book they don’t already hold.

- - meimei said
  - 21 May 2014
    8:00 pm
I often take my son to our local library. They have kids program once a week also my son really excited meet others kids. Lots of great books, DVD for kids on there.

- - catgrrl3 said
  - 16 May 2014
    9:40 pm
I love the public library, being someone on a pension, it is a great way to get something for nothing, OK its only temp that you have it, but its still a great read, or a good movie and you did not have to pay to see or read it. its a great place with some great holiday activities for the kids to at times

- - coppin85 said
  - 11 May 2014
    7:24 pm
I used to buy books and now i can’t believe i ever did! Libraries are great!

- - mums-info said
  - 11 May 2014
    1:37 pm
we so love our library and its toy library

- - tamandimmy said
  - 09 May 2014
    10:40 am
yes the library is a great place, I also get what they called “deleted books” for 10 and 20 cents.. adult and child books.. you just have to look
- hopefullyheidi replied
  
  09 May 2014 , 9:17 pm
  Thanks for the tip. I will look out for these specials.
- - Kelly said
  - 08 May 2014
    11:00 pm
we love the library even my older kids 13 & 15 still enjoy a trip there