Comments on: Building a Family Library on a Budget

By: My homeschool research, great ideas for any family! | HallofFameMoms

My homeschool research, great ideas for any family! | HallofFameMoms — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:24:40 +0000

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By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:43:51 +0000

Getting the books is the easy part, what about building the actual library?! Library ladders are a must in your new library, but you can figure out different ways to get inexpensive shelving. I’ve seen many small rooms converted to libraries, but if you have the money, go big!

By: Worth a Read! « Miss Q to the Rescue

Worth a Read! « Miss Q to the Rescue — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:59:56 +0000

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By: Shirley

Shirley — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:47:26 +0000

This article caught my eye because adding to my personal collection has been a financial challenge. My husband and I have only been married for a year and a half, and we have had our share of financial decisions and upsets. I am normally very frugal when it comes to spending, but I get so tempted to spend a whole paycheck on new books. (I need to read books like fish need water!) Luckily I finally found some solutions including some of the ones you mentioned above. I am excited to have found two local book swapping shops. I have gotten quite a few good finds there since my discovery.

Thanks for the tips, look forward to seeing more!
S
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By: Alyssa Francis

Alyssa Francis — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:34:51 +0000

I think that is brilliant. So many homes nowadays have formal dining rooms that are rarely used. Great way to put it to good use! Plus, how many kids can say they grew up in a house with a library? Very cool.

By: Alyssa Francis

Alyssa Francis — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:32:40 +0000

Amanda, this is a great tip! Thanks so much for sharing this. I know other bloggers will appreciate it.

By: The Prudent Homemaker

The Prudent Homemaker — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:12:17 +0000

I also buy used books at Alibris.com.

We turned our ining room into a library. Some of my online friends asked how big our house is when I said we have a library. It’s all in what you call it and how you use it If you line the walls with bookshelves, it’s a library!

Mine still isn’t how I would like it to eventually look, nor is it the only room with bookshelves, but it’s still a library.

I also have some homeschool friends who have shared some of their books with us that they had outgrown, so that has helped fill our library shelves as well–for free!

By: Diana

Diana — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:27:31 +0000

My favorite swap site is http://www.swaptree.com. I use it all the time and they trade not only books, but also CDs, DVDs and video games! You can trade an old CD you never listen to for a great new movie or book, for example! I’ve done about 40 trades so far, and have been pleased with the experience each time. Just pay shipping, which you can do online, as well. Just print a mailing label and your card is billed just once per month for all your trades. Just got Grease and The Sound of Music the other day!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:27:39 +0000

I love the library sales too. They’re especially great for children’s books. I sometimes have luck at thrift shops, garage sales, estate sales and antique shops. I’ve picked up a couple of mid-1800s schoolbooks for under $5…a lot of fun to read!!
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