So You Need to Print Something? The Chicago Public Library Printing Price Breakdown (For Those Who Can't Afford a Carrier Pigeon)
Let's face it, folks. In this age of disappearing fax machines and questionable home printer ink levels, sometimes a good old fashioned library print job is the way to go. But before you hightail it to your nearest Chicago Public Library branch with a flash drive full of documents, a burning question might be lurking in your mind: how much is this gonna cost me?
Fear not, fellow paper-needing citizen! Here's the lowdown on printing at the CPL, delivered with more pizazz than a Dewey Decimal System rap battle.
The Free Stuff: Printing Like a Penny-Pinching Pro
We all love a good deal, and the Chicago Public Library is here to sprinkle some free printing magic into your life. Get this: your first $1.50 worth of printing is completely free every single day.
Yes, you read that right. Free. As in liberty bells and fireworks.
This daily freebie applies to both single-sided and double-sided printing. So, if you just need to print out a grocery list or that hilarious cat meme you found online, you're good to go without spending a dime.
But here's the catch (there's always a catch, right?): This free offer is only valid for library card holders. Don't have a library card? No worries! The friendly staff at the CPL can whip you one up in no time.
Just don't tell them you only signed up for the free printing. They might give you the side-eye.
Alright, Alright, Alright. I Need to Print More Than
Let's be honest, sometimes that grocery list gets a little out of hand (thanks, impulse ramen buy!), and you need to unleash the printing beast. That's where the CPL's pay-per-print system comes in. Here's the breakdown: * **Single-sided printing:** **.15 per page** (cheaper than most cups of coffee!)
- Double-sided printing: $.25 per sheet (because saving the planet AND money is cool)
Pro Tip: Double-sided printing is your friend! It saves you money and cuts down on paper waste. Mother Earth will thank you, and you'll have a slightly lighter print job to carry around.
So, There You Have It!
The Chicago Public Library offers a printing system that caters to both the free-spirited scrooge and the environmentally conscious high-roller.
Remember, folks, knowledge may be free at the library, but sometimes putting it on paper comes with a small price tag.
Now, get out there and print those documents with confidence (and maybe a little library-themed jazz music playing in the background for added effect).
