As budgets tighten, people are breaking out their library cards

Some Americans squeezed by high prices are relying more on their local libraries for things like books, streaming services and high-priced items like musical instruments and sewing machines. (Image credit: Michael M. Santiago)
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Published2 h ago (Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT)
AuthorJoe Hernandez
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Impact score15/100
RatingProbability of 62%.
RegionsUnited States
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