Card 1 — The Goal
📱 The App Stack: One library card unlocks Hoopla (comics, music, movies) and Kanopy (films and documentaries) alongside Libby. Three apps, thousands of titles, zero dollars.
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Card 2 — Step 1
🎬 The Streaming Swap: Kanopy carries the indie films and documentaries the paid services don't — free through most libraries, and it casts to your TV like any other app.
Card 3 — Step 2
🎟️ The Museum Pass Shelf: Check your library's 'community passes' page — free entry to museums, zoos, and gardens, reserved online exactly like checking out a book.
Card 4 — Step 3
💻 The Free Software Swap: GIMP replaces Photoshop, LibreOffice replaces Word, DaVinci Resolve replaces Premiere. All legal, all genuinely full-featured — the subscription era is optional.
Card 5 — The Cheat Sheet
🎓 The Free Class Circuit: Library events pages list free classes — coding, cooking, résumé workshops — many with free supplies included. Spots fill fast; check monthly.