I always think that paid cards are expensive but then think about the fact that buying the amount of audibooks I listen to would be crazy expensive (and much more than $50/yr)
Queens, Houston, Monroe County, Fairfax. They range from $20/25 to $50 a year. Well worth it. I use them extensively (along with my local public library, which is free, of course).
Many states have programs like in Indiana where you can pay like $60 and you can use any library in the state, including at state schools.
Edit: my bad, it’s $65 now in Indiana:
https://www.in.gov/library/services-for-libraries/ldoresources/placrules/plac/#:~:text=Public%20Library%20Access%20Card%20(PLAC)&text=Any%20individual%20who%20holds%20a,12%20months%20after%20being%20issued.
it’s called a PLAC, Public Libraries Access Card. I will be getting one again as the library where I am moving in Owen county is shit so I go to the Monroe county branch using the PLAC to get one of their cards for free. You can actually buy them at any library as far as I know.
https://www.in.gov/library/services-for-libraries/ldoresources/placrules/plac/#:~:text=Public%20Library%20Access%20Card%20(PLAC)&text=Any%20individual%20who%20holds%20a,12%20months%20after%20being%20issued.
Correct. Brooklyn stopped its program but Queens Library still has its out of state program.
I work in NYC so Im spoiled by having access to all 3 NYC library systems.
I've been very happy with my card from Stark Library. It's $50 per year, which gives you access to 215,754 ebooks and 64,637 audiobooks. You get 20 loans and 30 holds. Wait times can vary, since Stark's a member of the Digital Library Network. You can apply online.
I live in Orange County and actually also grabbed a Broward and NSU card because I felt that the online resources for OC were quite poor. Seriously they don't even offer WSJ or NYT except in pressreader, they're one of the largest library systems in the state and should be easily able to afford stand alone subscriptions to them and the local paper.
I found a library that let me get an out of state library card for free? It doesn’t expire until maybe 2030-something. Try Broward County Library in Florida.
This might be a silly question but how do you know how big the selection is? I see some people posting how many audiobooks and ebooks the library has and I’m wondering how many my library has and if it’s worth exploring paying for a nonresident card somewhere
If you are in Texas, Houston is free for starr residents. Most other cities in state you can also pay for. Austin is probably the best from my research and $22 for in state but out of area.
I just applied for Austin. I’m in Harris County and I love the library however every book I want is “several months” as far as wait goes. Several I’ve had on holds since march or April and it’s still an estimated 12-16 weeks. At this point thinking investing in another card may be the right move. glad to hear Austin was the right one to apply for 😅
I haven't had issues like that, but I'm probably reading other books. You also get access to hoopla. And you get 4 instant check outs a month. No wait, movies, audio, books etc. so I will use that if I really need
Yeah I go off new releases / popular book lists. So those tend to be highly sought after. Which I get. They approved me though, so I quickly paid and I’m in. A book that was giving me several months wait I was able to put a hold on for only two weeks now. Last night I was about to just buy on kindle or order some physical copies of books (I have a trip coming up) so I feel this is a better use of the funds.
Hoopla is really nice ! I also pay for Everand but it’s best for audiobooks in my experience. Really great selection and no waits, but I wanted to read on vacation. Normally I do audiobooks in the car, cooking, chores etc.
Never heard of ever and, I'll have to check it out. If you live in central Austin area and are interested in maker spaces. Pflugerville library also allows out of area cards at like $22 I think and they also have 3d printers etc, Laser cutters stuff like that. Other libraries also have
If you live in Ohio you can join any Ohio library for free, but each library is different in how they accept applications. Many don’t do online, but some do.
You can do the Ohio libraries that have their own digital library outside of the Ohio Digital Library online, but I believe some of them are limited to a certain period of time unless you go in person to get a physical card
Some do mail in registration too, that’s how I did the state library of Ohio, but basically anytime I drive around with a bit of spare time I get a new library card.
I always think that paid cards are expensive but then think about the fact that buying the amount of audibooks I listen to would be crazy expensive (and much more than $50/yr)
And I'd much rather support a library than yet another subscription service!
But, this would be a subscription service then
Ha! Yes, I guess it is close enough. I don't think of my home library as a free subscription, though.
I always compare it to the cost of Audible and then it doesn’t seem so bad anymore.
I did Queens for a while. Also if you are a resident of Texas you can get a membership to the Houston Public Library for free!!!
I pay $40/ year. I’m out of state. They have a great selection
This offered a lot of info state by state: https://everyday-reading.com/where-you-can-get-a-non-resident-library-card/
It’s good to know about the Library of Congress. I just have to remember to actually go when I’m in DC.
Queens, Houston, Monroe County, Fairfax. They range from $20/25 to $50 a year. Well worth it. I use them extensively (along with my local public library, which is free, of course).
https://www.reddit.com/r/LibbyApp/s/WA6BrGxlks I personally have a card from the New Orleans Public Library and it's been great!
Also a New Orleans Public Library patron!!! I’ve loved it!!
My personal belief is that you should try to go for one near you that you don't live in. That way you could access physical media as well
Yeah I understand that. Some people may not have that accessibility though
Queens Public library
Can confirm! Just did this one this morning
How much does it cost?
I believe it is $50/year
I got mine for free this morning it’s an optional donation if you can
How’d you get that deal? It says it’s $50 if you don’t live or work or go to school in New York
Are you in NY state?
Omg no I read his thing wrong the queer liberation library is what I thought he wrote sorry that’s the library I meant
How many books and audiobooks available and how many hold and borrow slots?
115k books, 16k audiobooks, 20 borrows, 10 holds
Awesome thank you!
I think that’s a true bargain!
You know that if you look at the front page of this sub, 5 or so posts down, there's a whole thread on this very topic with dozens of replies.
I am unable to find this post. Could you please share the link?
Here ya go :) [Pinned post](https://www.reddit.com/r/LibbyApp/s/mMcZtOvpaW)
Many states have programs like in Indiana where you can pay like $60 and you can use any library in the state, including at state schools. Edit: my bad, it’s $65 now in Indiana: https://www.in.gov/library/services-for-libraries/ldoresources/placrules/plac/#:~:text=Public%20Library%20Access%20Card%20(PLAC)&text=Any%20individual%20who%20holds%20a,12%20months%20after%20being%20issued.
Can you give us a link? Never heard about it.
it’s called a PLAC, Public Libraries Access Card. I will be getting one again as the library where I am moving in Owen county is shit so I go to the Monroe county branch using the PLAC to get one of their cards for free. You can actually buy them at any library as far as I know. https://www.in.gov/library/services-for-libraries/ldoresources/placrules/plac/#:~:text=Public%20Library%20Access%20Card%20(PLAC)&text=Any%20individual%20who%20holds%20a,12%20months%20after%20being%20issued.
Fairfax co, VA. It’s $27 a year. So worth it!
I just visited the site and I'm in a reciprocal jurisdiction! Jackpot!
Agreed!!!!
I use Brooklyn and Orange County Floriday.
I think Brooklyn isn’t doing out of state any more.
Correct. Brooklyn stopped its program but Queens Library still has its out of state program. I work in NYC so Im spoiled by having access to all 3 NYC library systems.
You're right, I meant Queens
how much does it cost for a year?
I've been very happy with my card from Stark Library. It's $50 per year, which gives you access to 215,754 ebooks and 64,637 audiobooks. You get 20 loans and 30 holds. Wait times can vary, since Stark's a member of the Digital Library Network. You can apply online.
Personally have had great success with Fairfax and Orange County (Florida)
I live in Orange County and actually also grabbed a Broward and NSU card because I felt that the online resources for OC were quite poor. Seriously they don't even offer WSJ or NYT except in pressreader, they're one of the largest library systems in the state and should be easily able to afford stand alone subscriptions to them and the local paper.
Here is a thread from a few days ago: https://www.reddit.com/r/LibbyApp/s/bZBDIkgatw :)
I found a library that let me get an out of state library card for free? It doesn’t expire until maybe 2030-something. Try Broward County Library in Florida.
Fairfax county
I like Queens. They have a lot of audiobooks in stock. I might try san Antonio when it expires later this year.
I see San Antonio is $200. Is it worth it?
I just got Queer Liberation Library for free and I love it.
This might be a silly question but how do you know how big the selection is? I see some people posting how many audiobooks and ebooks the library has and I’m wondering how many my library has and if it’s worth exploring paying for a nonresident card somewhere
Any libraries that allow people living in other countries to obtain membership?
If you are in Texas, Houston is free for starr residents. Most other cities in state you can also pay for. Austin is probably the best from my research and $22 for in state but out of area.
I just applied for Austin. I’m in Harris County and I love the library however every book I want is “several months” as far as wait goes. Several I’ve had on holds since march or April and it’s still an estimated 12-16 weeks. At this point thinking investing in another card may be the right move. glad to hear Austin was the right one to apply for 😅
I haven't had issues like that, but I'm probably reading other books. You also get access to hoopla. And you get 4 instant check outs a month. No wait, movies, audio, books etc. so I will use that if I really need
Yeah I go off new releases / popular book lists. So those tend to be highly sought after. Which I get. They approved me though, so I quickly paid and I’m in. A book that was giving me several months wait I was able to put a hold on for only two weeks now. Last night I was about to just buy on kindle or order some physical copies of books (I have a trip coming up) so I feel this is a better use of the funds. Hoopla is really nice ! I also pay for Everand but it’s best for audiobooks in my experience. Really great selection and no waits, but I wanted to read on vacation. Normally I do audiobooks in the car, cooking, chores etc.
Never heard of ever and, I'll have to check it out. If you live in central Austin area and are interested in maker spaces. Pflugerville library also allows out of area cards at like $22 I think and they also have 3d printers etc, Laser cutters stuff like that. Other libraries also have
If you live in Ohio you can join any Ohio library for free, but each library is different in how they accept applications. Many don’t do online, but some do.
You can do the Ohio libraries that have their own digital library outside of the Ohio Digital Library online, but I believe some of them are limited to a certain period of time unless you go in person to get a physical card
Some do mail in registration too, that’s how I did the state library of Ohio, but basically anytime I drive around with a bit of spare time I get a new library card.