non-resident library cards

[KristinCB]

I am so excited! I found out there are a few libraries in the usa that allow for Canadians to use! The library I have access to is OK but usually it takes awhile for new releases and not all books/authors come to my library. I also use an audiobook service (scribd/everand) but their rules have changed and so I am not able to listen to nearly as much per month.. and audible is really expensive.

I got a library card last night, the non-resident fee is $38 annually which is a tremendous deal for me to be able to read all the books i've been wanting to! I know some people don't like the idea of non-residents using the card due to taxes that are paid - but I think since there is a fee it is ok? I think.. I hope! Might be worth looking into if your library doesn't always have the greatest selection.

this has been a really bright spot for me this week. I had 5 books in my TBR on goodreads for SO long and they are all available to me now. I had the books tagged on libby so once I added the card, the books this library have showed up.

[jk703]

That's amazing! I think it's pretty great that they offer the ability and share books to non-residents, and it's not too expensive! I know NYC offers it, and others around here... but you have to apply in person, so finding this is so wonderful!

Enjoy your books! Which have you DL'ed to read?

[KristinCB]

Originally Posted by jk703

Enjoy your books! Which have you DL'ed to read?

These are the ones that I had on my TBR

Sarah Jio - With Love from London
Eileen Garvin - Crow Talk
Clare Pooley - Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting
Debbie Johnson - Statistically Speaking
Eileen Garvin - The music of bees (small hold on this one)

I hope they don't take away access haha.

[LynnZant]

Awesome! I think it's a great idea to allow non-residents. Since you are paying a fee, it's money the library would not have had otherwise. And it's good to share with your neighbors. :
I love having my library on my phone. I just started reading a book after taking a break since October.

[Leablahblah]

I had no idea that was an option! That's awesome! If it's ok to ask, can I ask what library you were able to do that?

I wonder if I could have access to French books somehow...

[KristinCB]

lynn - yes! good point. what book are you reading?

lea - the one I used is "broward county" There are other options though for those in the us!

Here is a link for different states: https://everyday-reading.com/where-y...-library-card/

The queens library card is another one that you can get, it's slightly more expensive at $50 but I think they may have an even larger selection.

I wonder if any of the libraries in quebec offer non-resident cards for those in the usa? I looked quick and it seems they use this service for a larger selection of french books compared to overdrive. Might be something to look at? I"m not sure <3 https://www.pretnumerique.ca/home

[jk703]

Originally Posted by KristinCB

These are the ones that I had on my TBR

Sarah Jio - With Love from London
Eileen Garvin - Crow Talk
Clare Pooley - Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting
Debbie Johnson - Statistically Speaking
Eileen Garvin - The music of bees (small hold on this one)

I hope they don't take away access haha.

More books for me to look into and add to my TBR, lol!

[LynnZant]

I'm reading Eruption by Michael Chrichton and James Petterson. Reading and Netflix is how I pretend I'm not also on the exercise bike while doing those activities. LOL

[kristalund]

Originally Posted by LynnZant

I'm reading Eruption by Michael Chrichton and James Petterson. Reading and Netflix is how I pretend I'm not also on the exercise bike while doing those activities. LOL

How is Eruption??

[Brendazzle]

Originally Posted by KristinCB

the one I used is "broward county" There are other options though for those in the us!

I grew up in Broward County! Does this make us book neighbors? (I'm now a county north in Palm Beach.)

I actually was just looking into getting a non-resident card for the city of Boca Raton's library so my son could do their sustainable agriculture for kids program but it's $120/year *and* I'd still have to drive him to Boca for the class

[LynnZant]

Originally Posted by kristalund

How is Eruption??

It's fast paced and pretty good. I'm not a scientist, so I've had to glaze over a lot of technical jargon. I can still follow what is going on, though.

[HavaDrPepper]

I'm in a county of around 45,000 people. We do have a nice county library system but I love the fact that it is a member of the Ohio Digital Library. It is a program of the State Library of Ohio and is made up of many smaller libraries in the state. It gives access to so many more books that the smaller libraries couldn't afford to buy themselves. All I had to do was get a library card from my library and I'm in.

[Leablahblah]

Originally Posted by KristinCB

lynn - yes! good point. what book are you reading?

lea - the one I used is "broward county" There are other options though for those in the us!

Here is a link for different states: https://everyday-reading.com/where-y...-library-card/

The queens library card is another one that you can get, it's slightly more expensive at $50 but I think they may have an even larger selection.

I wonder if any of the libraries in quebec offer non-resident cards for those in the usa? I looked quick and it seems they use this service for a larger selection of french books compared to overdrive. Might be something to look at? I"m not sure <3 https://www.pretnumerique.ca/home

That's awesome! And I'll look into it!

[KristinCB]

Originally Posted by Brendazzle

I grew up in Broward County! Does this make us book neighbors? (I'm now a county north in Palm Beach.)

haha! i feel like i've won the lottery! it still seems so good to be true and i'm scared it's going to be taken away from me lol

[jk703]

Originally Posted by LynnZant

It's fast paced and pretty good. I'm not a scientist, so I've had to glaze over a lot of technical jargon. I can still follow what is going on, though.

This was me when I read it! Very sciencey.... lol!

[Brendazzle]

Originally Posted by KristinCB

haha! i feel like i've won the lottery! it still seems so good to be true and i'm scared it's going to be taken away from me lol

From what I know of the library staff, it's the real deal. While I didn't know about this program previously, I do know a few librarians and they honestly just want to get books in people's hands.

[kristalund]

Originally Posted by LynnZant

It's fast paced and pretty good. I'm not a scientist, so I've had to glaze over a lot of technical jargon. I can still follow what is going on, though.

I put it on hold

[Kimberly27]

Iona Iversons rules for Commuting is a great one! I read it for a book club and was surprised by how good it was

[Studio Liv]

I just got a library card for my new county (new as of a year ago lol). I have a card with Mandel Public Library, too, it's free!

[AmieN1]

I use the broward non resident one too! I think that the King County (seattle area) library also has non-resident cards- I was looking into that one, before I realized as a washington resident, I get reciprocity between our county library & them!

And... adding your TBR list to mine!

[karlimarie]

Originally Posted by KristinCB

I am so excited! I found out there are a few libraries in the usa that allow for Canadians to use! The library I have access to is OK but usually it takes awhile for new releases and not all books/authors come to my library. I also use an audiobook service (scribd/everand) but their rules have changed and so I am not able to listen to nearly as much per month.. and audible is really expensive.

I got a library card last night, the non-resident fee is $38 annually which is a tremendous deal for me to be able to read all the books i've been wanting to! I know some people don't like the idea of non-residents using the card due to taxes that are paid - but I think since there is a fee it is ok? I think.. I hope! Might be worth looking into if your library doesn't always have the greatest selection.

this has been a really bright spot for me this week. I had 5 books in my TBR on goodreads for SO long and they are all available to me now. I had the books tagged on libby so once I added the card, the books this library have showed up.

I have a paid membership to the Fairfax Virginia library for the past few years and it is such a great investment. It’s like $28 free year and they have a great selection. Highly recommend!

[karlimarie]

Oh, and I know it’s cheating, but I grew up in NY, my family is still there, and my sister lets me use her Brooklyn Public Library card. It’s a huge catalogue, I just can’t resist.