Library Savings Calculator

It may be small, but a library card packs a mighty punch. Borrow museum passes, board games, and even sports equipment from the library’s collection. Take part in engaging programs like book clubs, concerts with local musicians, and lectures. Access technology, Wi-Fi, and career resources to support your goals. It’s one card with endless possibilities! And it is 100% free.

Calculate Your Library Savings

Calculate how much you've saved by using your library card with our Library Savings Calculator. Input the materials you check out and the library resources you use to automatically calculate your monthly or yearly savings.

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Value of Your Library Use
Input Your Use	Library Materials & Services	Value of Your Use

	Adult Books Borrowed	$
	YA Books Borrowed	$
	Children's Chapter Books Borrowed	$
	Children's Picture Books Borrowed	$
	Interlibrary Loan Requests	$
	Audiobooks Borrowed	$
	Ebooks Borrowed	$
	Board Games Borrowed	$
	Video Games Borrowed	$
	Courtesy Admission Passes Borrowed	$
	Magazines Read	$
	Newspapers Read	$
	Movies Borrowed	$
	CDs Borrowed	$
	Music Downloaded (per song)	$

	Adult Programs Attended	$
	Young Adult Programs Attended	$
	Children's Programs Attended	$
	Computer Use (per hour)	$
	Wi-Fi Use (per day)	$
	Database Searches	$
	Reference Assistance	$

		$

This worksheet has been adapted from the Massachusetts Library Association and Chelmsford Library. Values were calculated in 2025 and are based on average retail value.

Mon, Sep 29	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 30	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 01	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 02	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 03	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 04	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Oct 05	1:00PM to 4:00PM