The Irving Public Library offers more than just free reading materials—it provides free services and entertainment options that can add up to big savings for savvy consumers.
For more information about library events and services, call (972) 721-2606.
Library visitors can rediscover the classics or view recent DVD releases on a weekly basis at no cost, an attractive alternative to paying movie rental fees. Other budget boosters include downloadable music and audio books from the library’s Web site, www.cityofirving/library.org, which can save as much as $10 per recording project. Free access to wireless Internet and public terminals with word processing software may allow patrons to downgrade or eliminate home Internet services for an average savings of $360 per year.
“When money is tight, people often cut back on educational endeavors,” said Christine Dobson, library services supervisor, “The library offers free computer classes and other public training, such as certified babysitter courses and sign language lessons that can aid in job enrichment skills at no cost to the public.”
The Irving Public Library also is committed to economic development in all sectors of Irving’s economy. Services of interest to small business owners looking to cut corners but increase productivity include access to online databases such as Business and Company Resource Center, ReferenceUSA, and Auto Repair Reference Center.
Family friendly programming alternatives for adults, teens and children also can help supplement stretched entertainment budgets. Make plans to attend these free upcoming library events:
Aug. 8, 2 p.m. – Irving Chautauqua, Trains in Texas, Central Library
Aug. 10, 4 p.m. – Reel Teens, Movie Mania, Valley Ranch Library
Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. – Movie Night @ the Library, Central Library
Aug. 11, 7 p.m. – An Evening with Susanna Dickinson, Southwest Branch Library
Aug. 13, 7 p.m. – Tea & Talk: Christine Falls by Benjamin Black, Central Library
Aug. 17, 4 p.m. – Manga Mania: xxxHOLIC: Episode 1, Valley Ranch Library
Aug. 18, 6 p.m. – Growing Green, Southwest Branch Library
Aug. 20, 6 p.m. – Reel Reads: “Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Tracy Chevalier, Valley Ranch Library
Aug. 28, 10 a.m. – A Good Yarn, Central Library
Family friendly programming alternatives for adults, teens and children also can help supplement stretched entertainment budgets. Make plans to attend these free upcoming library events:
Aug. 8, 2 p.m. – Irving Chautauqua, Trains in Texas, Central Library
Aug. 10, 4 p.m. – Reel Teens, Movie Mania, Valley Ranch Library
Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. – Movie Night @ the Library, Central Library
Aug. 11, 7 p.m. – An Evening with Susanna Dickinson, Southwest Branch Library
Aug. 13, 7 p.m. – Tea & Talk: Christine Falls by Benjamin Black, Central Library
Aug. 17, 4 p.m. – Manga Mania: xxxHOLIC: Episode 1, Valley Ranch Library
Aug. 18, 6 p.m. – Growing Green, Southwest Branch Library
Aug. 20, 6 p.m. – Reel Reads: “Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Tracy Chevalier, Valley Ranch Library
Aug. 28, 10 a.m. – A Good Yarn, Central Library
