Your Library's Value

Have you ever thought about the value of your library?

Clarington Public Library offers a huge variety of free programs and resources for your educational and entertainment needs. With our collection of books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, video games, music and electronic resources, your Library Card offers you access to a wealth of information every day. In addition we offer programs for all ages and information experts who will help you every step of the way.

Do you know how much you would spend if you purchased your books, movies, magazines, and music at a retail store each month? Use our handy calculator below to find out. Next time you see the ad asking “What’s in your wallet?” the answer should be “My Library card!”

Calculate the Value of Services Used at Your Local Library with CPL's Online Spread Sheet
Please input in the leftmost column the number of times you or your family use the library services described below each month to learn how much it would have cost to purchase these services at estimated retail values.
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Copyright Massachusetts Library Association (MLA) 2004. Values do not include taxes and are based on the 2009 new release rental rate at Blockbuster© video and the average material costs from the Library Services Canada Report “Canadian Library Purchasing Power 2008”.