Guides / Everyday discounts
Your library card is worth more than you think
Books, yes, but also streaming, classes, passes and tools.
A free library card often comes with far more than books. Many US libraries offer services people pay for elsewhere.
Commonly offered (check your library)
- E-books and audiobooks through library apps
- Movie and TV streaming services
- Free or discounted museum and zoo passes
- Online courses and language learning
- Newspaper and magazine access
- Libraries of things: tools, games, instruments, kitchen gear
- Free tax help sessions in season
Get the most from it
- Ask at the desk or check the website for "digital resources"
- Some libraries let nearby residents get cards from several systems
- Cancel paid subscriptions the library replaces
General educational information. Terms change often; check with the provider. Nickel Perks isn't paid by any card company, retailer or program.