Free Stuff
Everything Free at Your Library (It’s More Than Books)
Streaming, museum passes, tools, Wi-Fi hotspots, job help and online courses — your library card may be the most valuable free thing you own.
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Free Stuff & Freebies
Real, no-strings freebies — from your library card to free museum days, tax help and neighborhood giveaways.
Some of the most valuable things around you are free, and most people never use them. Your library card alone can replace several subscriptions.
Everything here is legit. If a “free” offer asks for your card number to pay shipping or starts a trial, it isn’t really free.
The best free stuff most people miss
Top pick
Your library card
Ebooks, audiobooks, movies, online courses, museum passes, Wi-Fi hotspots and job help — varies by library.
Learn more →Free tax filing
IRS Free File and free VITA or TCE tax help for eligible filers.
Learn more →Free credit reports
Check your reports from all three bureaus free at the official site.
Learn more →National park free days
The National Park Service waives entrance fees on several days each year.
Learn more →Museums for All
Free or reduced admission at hundreds of museums when you show an EBT card.
Learn more →Buy Nothing groups
Neighbors give away furniture, clothes, kids’ gear and more — free.
Learn more →Free online learning
Free courses from Khan Academy, and free job training through American Job Centers.
Learn more →Free birthday treats
Many restaurants and stores give loyalty members a birthday freebie. Sign up with a separate email.
Legit free resources
Freecycle FreeLocal groups where people give away items to keep them out of landfills.freecycle.org ↗Buy Nothing Project FreeHyper-local gift economy groups — give, ask and share.buynothingproject.org ↗Libby AppBorrow ebooks and audiobooks free with your library card.libbyapp.com ↗Kanopy FreeStream films free through many public libraries.kanopy.com ↗Hoopla FreeMovies, music, comics and audiobooks through participating libraries.hoopladigital.com ↗Museums for All NonprofitReduced or free museum admission for EBT cardholders.museums4all.org ↗National Park Service GovFee-free entrance days, plus free and discounted passes.nps.gov ↗IRS Free File GovFree federal tax filing for eligible taxpayers.irs.gov ↗AnnualCreditReport.com FreeFree credit reports from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.annualcreditreport.com ↗Khan Academy NonprofitFree lessons in math, reading, personal finance and more.khanacademy.org ↗GCFGlobal FreeFree tutorials for computer basics, email, Excel, job search and money skills.edu.gcfglobal.org ↗Dress for Success NonprofitProfessional clothing and career support for women heading back to work.dressforsuccess.org ↗
Free-stuff rules to live by
- Never give a credit card number for a “free” item — that’s how free trials turn into monthly charges.
- Use a separate email address for loyalty programs and freebies to keep your inbox clean.
- Give back when you can — Buy Nothing and Freecycle work because people share.
- Ask your library what else they lend: some offer tools, kitchen gear, telescopes or state park passes.
- Check your employer, union, school or alumni group for free perks you’ve never used.
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