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[–] FundMECFS@quokk.au 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (3 children)

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[–] onslaught545@lemmy.zip 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Just call them. I'm sure the librarians would be happy to help you out, especially since many libraries offer ebooks.

[–] lukaro@lemmy.zip 1 points 10 hours ago

I've had several books on loan at a time on any given day but I haven't set foot into a library since I got my card. I love havine access to ebooks from the library.

[–] FundMECFS@quokk.au 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

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[–] golden_calf@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Check the nearest large city. For example, in Pennsylvania anyone in the state can sign up for the Philadelphia library even if you've never been to Philly. The process is entirely online.

I've also been told some libraries will let anyone sign up online for a yearly fee. Then you use the Libby app to borrow books.

[–] FundMECFS@quokk.au 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

That’s not how it works here sadly. I’m not in US.

[–] lukaro@lemmy.zip 1 points 10 hours ago

Sure it is, I have cards from several major metropolitan areas around the country. I've never been less than honest about where I live when applying.

[–] waterSticksToMyBalls@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Pull a reverse gattica, and hire someone else to get a library card and assume their library identity.

[–] FundMECFS@quokk.au 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

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