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LearnedHand

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Sat May 13, 2023, 11:14 AM May 2023

Libraries offering out-of-state cards [View all]

I do all my reading digitally and I rarely purchase books anymore. Instead I’m an avid user of my local public library for audiobooks and ebooks. Although I’m fairly patient with long hold times, I do get annoyed when the library doesn’t have and won’t purchase particular digital books. So I looked into membership at other libraries, and what do you know? A number of public libraries offer non-resident cards. Some are quite expensive but most are reasonable. I’ve already gotten books at one that weren’t available at my library.

Here are a couple of resources:
https://bookriot.com/out-of-state-library-cards/
https://www.9thstreetbooks.com/how-to-get-a-library-card-online/#3-libraries-offering-library-cards-online-for-non-residents

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Thank you. The Unmitigated Gall May 2023 #1
Next up: Age verification for library cards. ret5hd May 2023 #2
Sigh right? Eom LearnedHand May 2023 #3
Free library access cbabe May 2023 #4
Thanks! Just signed up for one. MLAA May 2023 #5
I still read physical books, PoindexterOglethorpe May 2023 #6
Excellent! hermetic May 2023 #7
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