When did you last explore your public library's web page? Library membership is, of course, free. And members get $$$ resources free.
Let's say you must write a difficult letter, warning an employee about possible discipline. You want it to be legally correct. Go to your library's home page, sign in with the barcode number on your library card, and click on Online Resources:
At my library's site, I found free access to commercial databases, including Consumer Reports, the Chicago Tribune, and an astonishing 1,555 legal forms I can use.
What can you find for free online at your public library?