tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049822477992371599.post5653580000620593666..comments2023-06-02T08:33:49.446-05:00Comments on Dupage Mamas: Naperville Public Library- A resource for the frugal momFarrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09007898882390399053noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049822477992371599.post-77226322815603987172009-06-13T01:25:44.707-05:002009-06-13T01:25:44.707-05:00@Miss Kita - I do the same thing on library trips,...@Miss Kita - I do the same thing on library trips, checking the online catalog for my items and letting the kids browse.<br /><br />We check out a lot of books at a time, so we also use RenewBot to automatically renew our books in case we forget.<br /><br />If you haven't seen RenewBot yet, check it out at renewbot(dot)com and sign up - they have a free trial for two months.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049822477992371599.post-74552668010044928732009-04-28T11:41:00.000-05:002009-04-28T11:41:00.000-05:00I totally agree -- libraries are an amazing recess...I totally agree -- libraries are an amazing recession-buster. The Aurora Public Library is my one luxury. Where else can I browse for books at midnight online, and they arrive on the shelf 24-hours later?<br /><br />I usually can't remember the names of those books that make people say, "Oh you MUST read it!" But when I'm surfing online and see a great recommendation -- get on the list!<br /><br />Our library trips tend to be 99% kid-focused, so this means I get books I want each trip without dragging my kids to the grown-up section.<br /><br />Another great find -- books on CD, which can be burned to the iPod for long trips, siblings who have to wait around or whatever. We got the Magic Tree House books on CD and my kids read along in first grade.<br /><br />Also, most of the libraries have ongoing book sales -- a buck or $.50 for books. It's a great way to stock up for summer!<br /><br />Finally -- don't forget that your library card works at other libraries in the area. We've done reciprocal borrowing at Warrenville Public Library, Naperville, etc!Miss Kitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03563079998018051398noreply@blogger.com