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The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year for many, but they can also be the most expensive time, as well.
EVPL can help you save money now–and all year long! There is no better deal than “free,” and you can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year by making the most of your public library.
Cut subscriptions, and stream, listen, or read for free!*
Movies and TV
Kanopy and Hoopla allow you to stream movies, TV, documentaries, classic films, and The Great Courses from your TV or device. And of course, EVPL has thousands of DVDs to choose from. (And all of these options are ad-free, unlike many subscriptions these days!)
Cost savings
- Netflix: $7.99/month with ads, $24.99/month without ads
- Hulu: $9.99/month with ads, $18.99/month without ads
- Paramount+: $8.99/month with ads, $13.99/month without ads
- Amazon Prime Video: $8.99/month
Music
Stream and download hits from thousands of albums on Hoopla, with instant access.
Cost savings
- Spotify: $11.99/month
- Apple Music: $10.99/month
- YouTube Music: $10.99/month
- Amazon Music Unlimited: $11.99/month, $9.99 for Prime members
eBooks and eAudiobooks
Whether you love to listen to books, or read them on your device, Libby and Hoopla offer more than a million eBooks and hundreds of thousands of eAudiobooks.
Cost savings
- Kindle Unlimited: $11.99/month
- Everand: $11.99/month
- Audible: $7.95 – $14.95/month
ABCmouse and Adventure Academy
ABCmouse Early Learning Academy offers learning activities, for children ages 2–8+ on subjects including reading and language arts, math, beginning science, social studies, art, and music. The interactive learning activities include books, educational games, puzzles, art activities, songs, music videos, and more.
Adventure Academy is the next learning step after ABCmouse, for students age 9 – middle school. With thousands of activities to choose from, kids can build critical knowledge, pursue their interests, and personalize their learning experience by creating an Avatar, completing Quests, and interacting with peers.
Cost savings
- Monthly subscription: $14.99
- Annual subscription: $45
Magazines
Libby and Hoopla offer hundreds of magazine titles for your browsing pleasure.
Digital magazines are sometimes included in eBook/eAudiobook services.
Cost savings
- Individual print magazine subscriptions can cost anywhere from $10 – $200/year, with many popular titles falling in the $20-$60/year range.
Newspapers
Enjoy daily all-access to The New York Times, as well as to current and historic archives for dozens of prominent newspapers.
Cost savings
- A subscription to the NYT can cost about $25/month, depending on access types.
BOOKS!
Of course we have books for all ages and interests. So far this year, EVPL patrons have saved $10,487,647.71 in physical check-outs alone (this number doesn’t count digital materials).
*Did you get an e-reader or similar device as a holiday gift? Visit any EVPL location for help with adding these incredible apps! Or make an appointment with our Book-A-Librarian service for one-on-one assistance.
Make smart purchases
Consumer Reports
Buy the right product the first time by researching reviews, quality, and more. Consumer Reports tests and rates more than 8,500 products in over 200 categories, including autos, electronics, appliances, baby gear, and food.
Cost savings
- Consumer Reports digital subscription: $39/year
Borrow before you buy, or borrow instead of buying!
Library of Things
Try a new hobby, complete a household task, enjoy a game or puzzle, and more by borrowing one of more than 300 different items from the Library of Things.
Start the semester strong, and practice for spring exams!
Homework Help & Test Prep
This collection of digital resources gives students access to free tutors proficient in a variety of subjects, as well as practice tests for more than 1,000 exams, including standardized tests, college admission exams (SAT, ACT), and career certifications.
Grow your career in the new year!
College & Careers
Free LinkedIn Learning, Gale Courses, and other career development resources are available in this digital collection. Learn new skills to advance in your current role, or explore new opportunities.
Cost savings
- LinkedIn Learning: $39.99/month or $239.88/year
Learn to make your money work harder or go further
DIY & Consumer
FinancialFit offers lessons, videos, and interactive tools to help you achieve your personal financial goals. Other resources in this digital collection help you learn how to repair your car, make informed healthcare decisions, and access detailed “how to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.
Cost savings
- FinancialFit: 2 months/$19.95, 3 months/$29.95, 6 months/$39.95
Ditch the printer…and the toner!
Print, Copy, Fax, Scan
If you don’t print or make copies very often, EVPL locations offer convenient printing and copying. You can even send print jobs off-site using your phone or other device.
- Black and white printing: $0.15/page
- Color printing: $0.50/page
Copy machines are available for making black and white copies for $0.10/page at all EVPL locations. Color copies can be made at four EVPL locations.
Scanning and faxing services are also available.
