Children's Books discussion

So- my local library has changed ebook providers. The current director isn't a big reader and switched the whole system to a provider that seems to have more TV shows than books.

I already have an audible subscription- but, I am facing a situation where I will have 3+ hours of daily audiobook time.

If your library has Overdrive/Libby and allows people to apply for a library card online and pay for a year of service, I'd love to hear about it. :)

I'm located in Florida- so it's gotta be a place that will mail you your card without coming in. I don't mind sending in a copy of my driver's license and all that fun stuff.

Maybe this can help? https://www.aworldadventurebybook.com...

San Antonio Public Library system (Texas) does allow non-residents to purchase a library card, but it's pretty expensive: $200 per year. I am retired from the library system, and right now the libraries are only offering curbside service, but it does have a pretty good digital collection. In the past, a person had to come to the library in order to get a library card, but I do not know if that is still the case. If you are interested, you can call the library at 210-207-2500 for more information.
(And shame on your director for not being a reader!!)

I'm not sure because the whole state is connected to the same system. However, some libraries have Hoopla and one library has another cloud system and I haven't even tried to see if I can get into those with my library card. We do have two subscription libraries though if people want to pay for membership.

TheAccidental wrote: "Maybe this can help? https://www.aworldadventurebybook.com..."

Great list, but short, unfortunately.

And as they say, sometimes those are limited to ppl somewhere in the state. For example. Springfield-Greene County will set up other MO residents for $80/ year.

Do you have family elsewhere? I use my mom's card from WI, and my son's from OK....

Beverly wrote: "San Antonio Public Library system (Texas) does allow non-residents to purchase a library card, but it's pretty expensive: $200 per year. I am retired from the library system, and right now the libr..."

Yeah, kind of majorly defeats the purpose having a library director who is not a reader.

Beverly wrote: "San Antonio Public Library system (Texas) does allow non-residents to purchase a library card, but it's pretty expensive: $200 per year. I am retired from the library system, and right now the libr..."

Thank you so much, I will check them out after the holiday weekend.
$200 per year is really not bad depending on their collection. I'll look into it especially since right now my local library's eaudio/ebook collection is just what would have appeared near a Walmart checkout. Some good books, but, if it wasn't a popular best seller or something with a plastic toy tie-in, they don't got it.

TheAccidental wrote: "Maybe this can help? https://www.aworldadventurebybook.com..."

Thank you! There's a couple potentials there. :)

Cheryl wrote: "TheAccidental wrote: "Maybe this can help? https://www.aworldadventurebybook.com..."

Great list, but short, unfortunately.

And as they say, some..."

Unfortunately, I am something of an island. My local relatives have expired library cards because I signed them up back when I was working for the library. None of my other relatives uses the library, though, I do have a cousin near a big library system. I wonder if I could send him $50 to get a library card and send me the number? lol

Jennifer wrote: "Beverly wrote: "San Antonio Public Library system (Texas) does allow non-residents to purchase a library card, but it's pretty expensive: $200 per year. I am retired from the library system, and ri..."

I haven't checked everything, but I believe our library system has most of the classics in e-book, and possibly e-audio, format; and many of the new (adult at least) books that are coming out are purchased in both hard copy and electronic formats.
Although I still prefer physical books, I am more and more using my smart phone to listen to books.
You can get to the library's catalog using this web address:
https://mysapl.bibliocommons.com/v2/s...

Jennifer, did you find a solution?

I also found this article:

https://mentalpivot.com/paid-library-... (the article is not quite one year old)

and this:

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/201... (many of the same libraries mentioned, but more in the comments, including my first sight of San Diego) (very old)

TheAccidental wrote: "Maybe this can help? https://www.aworldadventurebybook.com..."

A slightly more useful list is here:

https://mentalpivot.com/paid-library-...