Everyone knows you can save money on books by checking them out at the library instead of buying then. 【小题1】 Here are four surprising ways the library can help you save money.

●Reserve free tickets to local attractions. In the libraries of some places, you can get free or discounted tickets to local attractions in the city or town. The Nashville Public Library, for example, offers free passes to the Cheekwood Estate and Gardens. 【小题2】

●Get free help with homework, Your library card may offer you free online help from expert tutors (导师), who offer live one-on-one homework help for students. It’s a sweet deal. 【小题3】 If you need to research something, they can identify relevant (紧密相关的) books or order them from other branches for you.

●Take free fitness and hobby classes. 【小题4】 Queens Public Library in New York offers workout classes ranging from yoga to tai chi, saving potentially hundreds of dollars in monthly class fees at a fitness studio. Libraries can also help you find a new hobby. You can join a knitting club, learn photography or take a class with a naturalist.

●【小题5】 In addition to entertainment, many libraries offer programs to support the community. People who need help finding a job can take computer courses and get assistance with applications and interviews. Some people can take English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and some other classes to prepare themselves for their citizenship exam.