<p></p> <img src="https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/dcr-apis/wp_contents/uploads/DCR-ADMIN/kanopy.jpeg" alt="undefined" style="height: auto;width: auto"/> <p></p> <p>Most people underestimate the amount of goodies you can get with a library card. For example, my friends are all raving about Kanopy. It’s a free streaming service that allows access to 30,000 films and documentaries. All you need is your library card number and PIN to get the app. To give you an idea of what you can watch, content providers include PBS, Paramount and the Criterion Collection. Oh, and there’s a special section for kids’ programming.<br><br>Some other things you can get from public libraries include passes for museums, zoos, state parks and cultural events. You can borrow “things” like tools, board games and even musical instruments. Let’s not overlook free audiobooks, eBooks (I love my Kindle) and digital subscriptions for magazines. I’ve heard some libraries offer career counseling, tax help and notary services. I even saw a 3D printer and sewing machines in one local library, and in Sonoma County, there’s a genealogy service that can help you research your family history. <br><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/" target="_self">Use Diamond Certified Resource to find top rated companies.</a><br><br><strong>Related Articles</strong><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/Guide/Savvy-Consumer/" target="_self">Your Guide to Being a Savvy Consumer</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/find-expert-advice/" target="_self">Get Expert Advice From Owners of Top</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/find-expert-advice/" target="_self">Rated Local Companies</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/membership/" target="_self">Become a Diamond Certified Preferred Member (Always Free)</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/find-top-rated-companies/hub/ca/san-francisco-bay-area/" target="_self">Find Top Rated Companies in the San Francisco Bay Area</a>&nbsp;</p>