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.
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
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.