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It\u2019s a new year and once again cable TV companies are raising their rates<\/a>. Some premium channels are seeing price hikes as high as an extra $8 a month and most cable subscribers will see basic packages go up as high as $5 a month.<\/p>\n

While\u00a0that may not seem like a lot, it could add up to over $150 extra a year just for the core packages. Let\u2019s not forget DVR and cable box rental fees, which are expected to go up $2 a month, adding an extra $24 a year to your bill for each device you rent. Before you know it $200 more dollars could easily be drained from your budget to just get the same service you had before.<\/p>\n

For just the price of the price hike you could almost subscribe to a year of Netflix and Hulu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, you do not have to pay these bills or even pay for Netflix and Hulu. There is a world of free content from a source you may not even have thought about:\u00a0your public library.\u00a0Public libraries are free to join for residents of a given county or state, and the only time you’ll have to pay anything is if you’re late to return a rental.<\/p>\n

Most public libraries have offered DVDs and Blu-rays for some time, but now they are getting into streaming.<\/p>\n

Beyond Books, Public Libraries Are Great Cord Cutter Resources<\/h2>\n

Streaming Media<\/h3>\n

\"Streaming<\/p>\n

Many public libraries are starting to offer free streaming\u2014everything from current movies and TV shows to older content\u2014for members of the library.<\/p>\n

Hoopla Digital<\/a>\u00a0is one of the leaders in streaming content for local libraries.\u00a0Not only can you get movies and TV shows but you can also get digital books, audio books, and more.<\/p>\n

Drop by your local library and ask for more information because each library will offer different options and services.<\/p>\n

DVDs and Blu-rays<\/h3>\n

\"Photo<\/p>\n

Your local library is also a great place to get free DVD and Blu-ray rentals of a ton of movies and TV shows. Skip Redbox and other movie rental places and just drop by your library to check out free DVDs.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over-the-Air TV: One-time antenna purchase, lifetime of free TV<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Not only can you now get free streaming and discs from your local public library, you can also get a ton of great content free over the air in the comfort of your home. An antenna for your TV is a one-time cost that can bring you a lifetime of entertainment. Many Americans receive over 30 channels free over the air with an antenna including the big networks like Fox, NBC, ABC, CW, and CBS.<\/p>\n

When you combine the power of an antenna and your public library you have access to more content than you could possibly watch in a lifetime. So why pay for TV when you can get a ton of great content 100% free?<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t have an antenna yet? Check out Mohu\u2019s antenna recommendations<\/a> to help you get the right antenna for where you live.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From DVDs to Blu-rays and in some cases streaming media, public libraries are a great cord cutting resource for 100% free content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":16002,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[8,84,297],"class_list":["post-14902","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cutting-the-cord","tag-cord-cutting","tag-free-tv","tag-public-library"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nMore Ways to Watch Movies and TV Shows 100% for Free \u2013 Mohu<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From DVDs to Blu-rays and in some cases streaming media, public libraries are full of content available to you for free.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gomohu.com\/blog\/watch-movies-tv-free-public-libraries\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"More Ways to Watch Movies and TV Shows 100% for Free \u2013 Mohu\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"From DVDs to Blu-rays and in some cases streaming media, public libraries are full of content available to you for free.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.gomohu.com\/blog\/watch-movies-tv-free-public-libraries\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"The Cordcutter - 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