this post was submitted on 11 Oct 2023
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Love Libby, but my small town library has limited inventory. Is there a virtual library I can get a card for with a larger inventory?
I too want to know. Sometimes I find a book, but it isn't available.
I believe there do exist places where you can get a virtual library card without living there. New York Public Library is what comes to mind, but don't quote me on that.
Unless the policy changed recently: Brooklyn doesn't require a NY address. I had a Brooklyn card for years, but have never lived in NY. It was about $50 a year.
That's only for New York residents, unless you're a teen looking to read banned books this year in particular.
Ah shoot, I don't know then. I thought there was something but maybe it's some sort of policy that limits cardholders to just residents.
Need to verify a NYC address for this one
I'm pretty sure the state of Kentucky will let anyone get a card.
The Kentucky state library will give anyone a virtual library card. I also have cards from a couple nearby counties that have cooperative agreements with my local library. Libby makes you search each of them separately.
Chicago
Just checked, and they say it's only for residents?
They don’t enforce it. I have never been to Chicago and use it all the time.
What address did you use? They ask for both a zip code and address.
I don’t remember, I think i just picked a random street and added some random numbers after it
Nice, just did it and it works? I guess we'll see if they ever kick me out. I feel like a spy