UPDATED: Two More *FREE* Library Cards for Libby App! Never Wait for a Book Again! (Libby Hack)

[@emdiggi]

Update as of January 2024: - San Jose, Harris, and Broward all still work for those obtaining a card and do not live in the county. I was able to add all of them to Libby as well, and already borrowed a book! Thank you for sharing this!

[@Ashliv99]

Hi! By any case you know if the Harris one take a few hours or something to get the email? 🥲

[@bohemient]

I can’t get a Broward one no matter what I do! Tried two different addresses I’ve lived in Illinois and even a random Florida one, all comes back as “cannot be verified”. Do you have any tips or advice?

[@emdiggi]

@@Ashliv99 My email showed up almost immediately

[@nolleengonzales]

@@bohemient same here.

[@nolleengonzales]

I haven't received the email yet. @@Ashliv99

[@catherinemary2098]

Update as of November 2023: - Harris County Library Card and Broward County Library Card both still work for those obtaining a card and do not live in the county. - Las Vegas-Clark County Library Card and Prince William County Library Card no longer work for those obtaining a card and do not live in the county. Thank you for finding these libraries. My library has a pretty good selection however I can only hold 5 books at a time so this is really helpful!!

[@jessicasnow9007]

Feb. 2024 Broward didn’t work for me. I got an email saying they couldn’t confirm my address.

[@AngieEdwards-ms5zc]

@@jessicasnow9007 same here

[@CaffeineAndMylanta]

Broward no longer works in 2024

[@marshalldavis8355]

April 2024 - Broward & Harris counties allowed me to sign up and borrow e-books. California libraries allow sign-up, but restrict collections to things like overdrive until presenting proof of residency in California, of which I'm not a resident.

[@nurinumodz]

Harris let me in bug I don't get my library number.. Is that normal

[@allthethings6379]

Just a note - Both Las Vegas and Prince William would issue me an ecard but they would not work with Libby. When I contacted the libraries i was told the ecards were limited access and did not include Libby. (Had to be a resident to get full access) 🤷‍♀

[@father_jordan]

Same. Broward County still works but I couldn't activate the other two in Libby.

[@theonlyklic]

Same - I got the cards, but couldn't register on Libby.

[@adaorange]

Same

[@melissavogt3268]

Same

[@FiveOhAnna]

I’m glad I came to the comments because I thought it was just me! I even tried changing the pin # and everything 😅

[@Liv_182]

As an Australian, June 2024, I could only get an ecard for San Jose Public Library. The others refused me or required proof of address. With the San Jose ecard I can finally send my libby books straight to my kindle which is exciting and the book selection is much better than Australian Libraries, at least for my favourite genres of fantasy, sci-fi and thriller

[@nurinumodz]

Just get San José ❤ it's awesome. Thank you

[@sher1978]

I just received a free Library card from Sunnyvale Public Library. The online format to get the card is a little different, but that Library is now in my Libby app. This Library is in CA. It seems to be free for out of state addresses, as I’m not in CA. Good luck !

[@KarlaKoebernick]

Oakland Public Library is available for all CA residents, too

[@Frame9624799]

Just tried adding Sunnyvale on Libby and their website states you must be a CA resident:(

[@sher1978]

@@Frame9624799try this Library: (Anaheim Public library). I heard today one can get a card and not live in that state. I filled out the application and waiting for my card. They did say it might take a week of 2. Good Luck !

[@nurinumodz]

​@@Frame9624799they need us to visit them with residency approved. So passed. But I can get San José and Montgomery.. You should try.

[@ClaireyTee]

Omg you’re a life saver! I’m in Scotland and it let me get a card from Harris county. I could cry lol.

[@sarahcorrigan3606]

Did you use an American address?

[@ryanfeagin7115]

Somehow, my library that hosts a huge amount of residents only has 7k audiobooks, and honestly... not many good ones. I got 3 library cards from these two videos and all of the books I want are all available. What a money-saver in these trying times!

[@susanchrist3730]

This is funny because I live in Pennsylvania just outside of Philadelphia. I have both the Philadelphia library card and one for my county. The county is so much smaller than the city but has a larger selection.

[@dcnorris2]

Harris County and San Jose both worked! And San Jose has an EXCELLENT selection. Thank you!

[@kimberlygould5659]

Just got my San Jose number week before last and when trying to use this morning in a different state, would not verify or allow access 😢

[@jennderqueer]

Thank you for this! I also live in a small town with a limited library so having these two new libraries will be a huge help.

[@scarletmilk805]

This is amazing. Thank you so much. My library is very small with limited options and with me not working but a lover of books, I wanted to be on the right side of the law with getting my books. This came at such a great time. I'll be having surgery in a few days so I would love more audiobooks while I recover. Thank you again.

[@asterismos5451]

For Ontario viewers, if you have a card at any of Burlington, Hamilton, London, Kingston Frontenac, Mississauga, or Ottawa Public Libraries, you can sign up for cards at all the others since they have an inter-library loan system set up! Obviously this isn't going to work for most people here but if you do qualify it's pretty awesome!

[@Emilytea]

Ooh! Thanks for the tip!

[@monkiram]

Markham, RIchmond Hill and Vaughan Public Libraries are also reciprocal with each other.

[@elizabethcurran1713]

Thanks for sharing this. Going to give it a try.

[@jenwylie4093]

Thanks. I'm from Hamilton

[@Ruby508707]

Prince William, VA seems to be tightening up well which I understand. The card I have is expiring and you have to go in to a branch in person to renew and show proof of residency. If you live in Virginia, there are a number of counties they will accept. I’ve not had any issue with Broward, yet.

[@laurenthompson2404]

This just happened to me as well with the Prince William library. It's a shame because that library usually has better availability than my local library. I'm hopeful about the two libraries mentioned in this video!

[@dylancanread]

Thats helpful to know! Thank you for letting us know 😁

[@JudyEx]

😢 happened to me too. Pity. I liked the Prince William library.

[@kathyhardyjones6757]

Yes mine isn’t working anymore either.

[@antop4851]

how did you do it to get a Broward library card ? mine doesn't work because it says it can't verify the address:(

[@tahlia__nerds_out]

The Broward County & Harris County cards have added so many new books that I couldn’t access before! Thank you!

[@cocacola31173]

This was a game changer for me! I never realized how little my library offers! Looks like I can cancel my kindle unlimited now.

[@ShortyCatRamblings]

Thank you for this information. I live in a rural area and was surprised my library even offered Libby and I've been using the app for over a year but often wait weeks/months for a selection to become available. I hope this will lessen my wait time and allow me to access more content! Thanks again!

[@dylancanread]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mayaoliver9936]

Thank you so much. Just downloaded the Harris County one and all the books I’ve had to wait forever to read are available to borrow 🎉

[@nolleengonzales]

Does it really need a long time to receive the email confirmation from Harris County? I haven't received mine yet.

[@_alma]

@@nolleengonzalesHi! Have you gotten your card yet? I’ve been waiting and still haven’t got mine

[@jkwatcher47]

Nov 7th, 2023 - Harris County, San Jose, and Broward County all worked for me. Broward also had access to Hoopla. Las Vegas and Prince Edward let me set up a library card but it did not let me log into Libby. If you are in Idaho double check your library, there are something like a dozen partner libraries all across the state.

[@CathyHarrison-bd8vi]

Thanks for your vids. The Las Vegas one didn’t work for me, but the broward county did. This opens up a whole new world for me. I’ve been waiting for a book from my local library for almost a month. Now maybe I won’t have to wait so long

[@coconutmilch2351]

same; i was able to register with the las vegas one but it didn't let me log in.

[@rachaelkent3303]

OMG! I grew up in Harris county! Way to go to them for giving access to anyway.

[@bobrob2004]

For Michigan residents, I was able to add the following libraries with my one Michigan library card: Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Suburban Library Cooperative Download Destination Woodlands Downloadable Library Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative Up North Digital Collection Metro Net Library Consortium I just typed in several Michigan cities and saw that a lot of them are partnered with each other.

[@bobrob2004]

Update: I was also able to add the following libraries with the same Michigan library card: White Pine Library Cooperative Great Lakes Digital Libraries Lakeland Digital Library That's 10 libraries with one card. Thank you for this video. I would've never thought to see if other libraries would work with the same card without this video.

[@sarahc9731]

Yes, I was able to do this as well with a Michigan library card!

[@chrisclayton584]

Harris county just about made all the audiobooks I was looking for available.

[@dylancanread]

Fantastic!

[@EbiHen3]

Update as of February 2024: - San Jose worked for me. I am American, but don't live in the country and used my mom's address which is on the East Coast. I was able to put a book on hold and start reading two books on the libby app. Thanks for the video!

[@chestersnap]

I think the way Libby does reciprocal borrowing is through secondary waiting lanes. So the books will automatically show up, but residents of the library that pays for the book availability get priority and everyone else has to wait in a lane that only moves forward if no resident wants to borrow a book. I've been waiting on a 6 hour audiobook for 7 months and have only moved from 25th to 12th in line because of this🙃 I will eventually get to you Slaughterhouse-Five. Residents can also borrow repeatedly if they take more than the 21 days on it (which is ridiculous for an audiobook this short) while non-residents have to go back to the end of the line. It may be that if another resident is waiting, you also get pushed to behind them.

[@DawnDavidson]

I’m in California, and I’ve been able to e-access the Northern CA Digital Library via getting a card from Mountain View. I am certain it’s available to anyone with a CA address, but I don’t know about outside CA. That said, if I don’t actually walk into the branch within a certain amount of time (a few months), they will cancel it. I was able to sign up for it again, though. Only grants access to electronic content, but I am fine with that. ETA: thank you for this! I added Harris County and San Jose to my cards, and unlocked several books in my “notify me” lists. Huzzah!

[@hawkwardzombie]

Thank you SO much!!! I use Libby all the time but, just like others, my local library doesn't have a huge selection. These are gonna up my reading game so much :)

[@eliza1909]

I had no idea this was an option. I added Harris County and it alone allowed me to get a book I've been waiting 5 months for in DE. Thanks!

[@Kimi79SandShadow]

I really appreciate these videos. I live in a relatively rural area, and while they do have Libby, the selection is really limited. The Las Vegas one wouldnt work but Broward has now given me access to some books that have been on my to read list.

[@Raven-wr7qv]

Niether of my local libraries give me access to online material, so these videos have been very helpful. More so lately as I homeschool and my husband and I are currently down to a single vehicle which he uses to commute to work, so getting to our local library when it is actually open has been a near impossible task. Thank you for sharing this information. It’s been a bit of a weight off of my shoulders to gain access to learning materials for my kids.

[@Ruby508707]

Had to come back with a story. So Prince William, VA will still allow several neighboring counties. Mine is one but to renew you have to go in person and show proof of residency. I found the closest one, checked hours. Went there and there was a facility issue and closed for the day. Drove to next closest one, first was a 40 minute drive then another 15 to second choice. Got my new card, good for 5 years. Oh my way home, terrible storms!! All this for a library card! Was this a sign? Maybe I should have just stuck with my own county but I am good for 5 years and home safe and sound. The things we do for books.

[@pitbullwub]

I live in California and I recently signed up with Oakland, Hayward, Anaheim, Sunnyvale, Nevada County, and Palos Verdes.

[@SD-ki4qk]

These libraries are what I was looking for. So far, I see Oakland is free, no residency requirements, and you can get a card online. I haven't checked out the others yet. Thank you so much!

[@CarmenJost]

Thank you for sharing, I live in Indonesia and we do not have any online libraries as such so your tips have been really helpful! I had an account on Prince William but it was recently erased by their system. I was able to add both Harris County and San Jose Public Libraries, the National Library of Malaysia is another great free option that does not require residency :)

[@charlottevaldez3632]

Halo Kak itu alamatnya pake alamat us atau indo bs? Thankyou

[@CarmenJost]

Hai@@charlottevaldez3632! Aku pakai alamat US untuk semua, bisa mencari di Google maps aja suatu area yang sesuai dengan provisi perpustakaan yang kamu ingin daftar :)

[@nolleengonzales]

Thank you. I'm from Manila, Philippines. This is a great help.

[@ahebrewprincess]

Hi. I'm from Manila too. Were you able to register in all libraries mentioned? @@nolleengonzales

[@AmyJo-54501]

Looking forward to using this since my library system is fairly limited. Recently they allowed non city residents to have a fee based on the amount of property taxes to the county which reduced my fee from $157/yr to $39.39/ year - definitely now “doable “ whereas previously, it was outside of my budget. !

[@Boulderinterpreter]

Colorado residents (or in state college students) can get a free ecard from Denver Public Library. The online card is valid for four years. You can convert it to a permanent card by going to one of the Denver libraries and showing a valid government id. (Or student ID)

[@preciousrodgers4541]

I just wanted to say thank you so much for this content!!! My local library has been quite limited and this will help a great deal!!!

[@laurenthompson2404]

Thanks Dylan, I really appreciate this info! My local library doesn't have great availability on Libby, so these extra cards will be super helpful. 😃

[@dylancanread]

So glad the video was helpful! 😁

[@adventurelogs]

I’m glad this video has highlighted ways to expand online library access,but it disappoints me to find out via the comments section that libraries are really are not as open and available to all like they claim by limiting who has access, for how long, and to what material. Keep doing the good work, Dylan!

[@dylancanread]

Thank you! It’s definitely disappointing but I’m glad there are still some out there that offer access to all. Thanks for watching!

[@roaringgirl7079]

Libraries *have* greatly expanded their services--for the localities which fund them. I don't know where you got the idea that a Monolithic Library has ever made promises about 24/7 access to all their services for anyone who wants it, because that is a thing which is simply not true--even the Internet Archive cannot provide unrestricted access to their vast collection. Just because something is "public" doesn't mean that everyone gets access, since "public" usually means "local people," the people who pay for the services. Libraries have finite resources, and even the largest and best-funded cannot provide the services you claim they have promised, because they do not have the money or the personnel to do so: you do understand, I hope, that Hoopla and Libby cost a LOT of money, as do the databases such as EBSCO (so. very. expensive.). Even the online catalogue is leased from a company such as OCLC. Books cost money. DVDs cost money. Moving material around between libraries cost money. Librarians cost money. Programming costs money. As noted, providing emedia costs a LOT of money. So, yeah, expanded access, when a library or library system can afford it, centers around the public which these libraries serve: *the locals,* not you or I. Basically, if anyone wants a title so badly that don't want to wait several weeks (or months) to get hold of it, then they are free to buy that item themselves. Feeling a little hard done by because a library across the country won't let you shoulder aside one of their actual patrons in order to nab a title is a bit...much, non?

[@rashidaawest]

I was just able to add San Jose and Harris. Best part I am able to complete a series that had a 10 week hold in my local library . Book lovers UNITE!!!

[@mtnshelby7059]

I purchase a nominal annual fee to a major library system to access Libby and Kanopy. I would prefer to purchase rather than find a loophole. But that's me, my local library is in my estate.

[@turkeyrunner712]

San Jose stopped working for me the other day, due to lack of California residency. But I was able to find several larger library systems in my state that allow in-state residents to get a card free of charge.

[@slothkela]

One worked for me 😮 i live in a super small town and we dont have acess to much books, i can finally read you and the vampire diaries thank you so much

[@user-wv5rn8ju3q]

Thank you so much for sharing this! My library is huge but has a terrible selection on Libby! This is so exciting to have more options.

[@tr0picknowledge]

For counties like Broward where there are library card limits… I can’t help but think of the underprivileged youths and overall population local to the area who would benefit more from these services than a book enthusiast with access to the internet already. Food for thought.

[@april_swingler]

Harris County is my local library. No wonder I often am 235 on the hold list to get the book for my book club.

[@AshleyR]

My Prince William County Library Card was set to expire in 2028 and they cut it off a few days ago. Now they only last 30 days now without physically going to the library now.

[@klassicmeg]

Same 😩

[@BasicBaer]

i got my prince william card but it wont connect to libby? 😭

[@riverbeee9643]

@@BasicBaernow you have to have a physical card to have digital access to Prince William library.

[@tejaswinirajuchaluvagali529]

San Jose absolutely worked for me!!!! I live in india we dont have libby or hoopla service in our public libraries but I used your link to get a free library card thank you soo muchh!!

[@ambercustis9330]

Hey! I just added Broward, Harris and San Jose as well. I added all 3 to Libby and just downloaded a book and a few magazines. Thanks for this tip!

[@ThePhantomofBooktube]

Another thing that has worked for me is to look in which library systems in my state allow cards for state residents. I live in California and a lot of libraries allow you to get a virtual card if you are a California resident regardless of where you live in California. I don't know about other states but it's worth looking into. If anyone lives in a rural area with no library try to look into if your nearest big city or if any of the big cities in your state offer this.

[@paulettepatricia]

I just signed up today (Feb 29) for the Broward County Library Card and it worked just fine and connected it to Libby. I also asked my mom who lives in Tampa if I could use her library card so I'm using that one as well. In my case I now live abroad and my NYPL card is very expired so thank you for this video because I was able to sign up with Broward County (using my Tampa address) and also created an online account using my mom's Tampa library card. Having ebook options from two different libraries is amazing. Thanks!

[@oliviaashley5151]

Ah thank you so much!! I only have two library cards for Libby and have been wanting more but I couldnt find any others that accepted out of state applications. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!

[@gildedoreo]

Thank you for this, I tried the libraries from both videos, and the only one that worked outside the US was San Jose, but one is better than none!

[@Puffypancakes12]

As of April 2024 - San Jose purged members who do not live in California. 😢

[@sheallythompson367]

Yep, they just dropped me.

[@wrennbretz9815]

Just dropped me too

[@kakolden]

Me too

[@meganmanson6488]

I failed to keep my San Jose card current when I graduated from San Jose State (the King library is joint between the university and the city). I'm glad to get at least an e-card because my current location in rural Nebraska has a limited selection and different interests.

[@karlbloomberg7047]

Just had a book pulled from my bookshelf and when I went back to the San Jose library to find out why, it would not accept my card. When I contacted the library, they informed me I must live in California. Apparently, they cancelled my card, and the book was automatically returned. Post Script- Just went to Las Vegas and Prince William for an ecard. Both now require you to be a resident of the county and one does not work with Libby.

[@misslayer999]

Thank you so much for this info! I was able to use two of these and borrowed some college algebra books to help me study for my upcoming entrance exams. I'm unable to drive right now so this was really helpful.

[@idvdump]

I live in a super rural area and my library doesn't work with Libby and the Harris County card has allowed me to use the app for the first time..thank you so much!

[@itspaulasbookshelf3076]

Thank you for this!! As a Canadian, our libraries are much slower to obtain a lot of indie books and audiobooks and I haven't been able to find a library card to get more until the HCPL one!

[@nolleengonzales]

Does it really need a long time to receive the email confirmation from Harris County? I haven't received mine yet.

[@annettepasternakSSPC]

Thank you so much! San Jose has a much better selection than my local one 🙂

[@MidnightRain143]

Harris county totally worked and had the books I wanted that my local library chain was missing. Thank you!!!

[@nolleengonzales]

Does it really need a long time to receive the email confirmation from Harris County? I haven't received mine yet.

[@MidnightRain143]

@@nolleengonzalesno, I think I got it right away.

[@fangirlingfailure]

The county I live in doesn’t use Libby, but the one right next to it does, so thanks for adding that tip about checking out the other libraries in your area. For the one I use, I just had to go to the website for that county’s library system and send them an email. Libraries will have their rules on their website for where you have to live to be able to get their library card for free. Everyone should try to support their local communities first because our libraries need as much support as they can get :)

[@oliviajoy23]

THANK YOU! I was trying to find a particular book on Libby with my 4 local-ish libraries but couldn't. I was so close to purchasing it on Amazon but I finally found it with one of these libraries you recommended lol

[@katehalleron4688]

Harris County has an AMAZING number of comics and manga - more than 6K titles! Thank you so much for this. My local library is also ending Hoopla access in June, so I'm happy to have that through Broward County. Both Harris and Broward counties also offer Kanopy, which my library also no longer offers.

[@newyorkayanna]

MY HERO! Too bad it takes "taxpayer dollars" when all books 'should' be free to borrow for everyone...keep 'em coming.

[@tiffy3865]

If yall live in AZ and can come by Buckeye near Phoenix you can get a Buckeye Library card and it has a lot of partner libraries you can add. You do have to come in person to get the card but anyone that lives in AZ can have it.

[@ChrisKlaene]

just a tip for fellow northern Kentuckians: if you have a card in Boone, Kenton, or Campbell counties, you can get a library card for the Cincinnati library for free. They have SO MUCH. Kenton is really good, too. All of the counties are reciprocal, so I have cards from all 4. I didn't sign up for any of the ones mentioned in the video since I already have an embarrassment of riches. Good luck to everyone who needs them!

[@msherrie4651]

Thank you so much!! We have a family member who we gifted a tablet, but they're old and don't drive anymore, and its hard for them to get around in general, hence why we wanted them to have an easier way to still read/listen to books, as well as quickly/easily access the web. Unfortunately, their local library only has Libby and the wait times are over 2 months long for their content (and that library doesn't have access to Hoopla either). Your recommendations had access to both on some, which is amazing

[@ninadow]

The Japan Foundation is a free library for anyone in the US or Canada. The collection has a lot of manga and other Japanese books. Queer Liberation Library is another free library for anyone. They focus on queer books.

[@mrs.hendrix4736]

As of July 2024 San Jose does not allow out of state people to register. Harris county does

[@JoshuaRieth]

Ok, the San Jose allows you to access the Great Course collection for free! So cool!

[@nolleengonzales]

limited for 7 days only.

[@cuatajj3207]

I pay $50.00 a year for the New Orleans Public Library membership, and it is worth every single penny. Sad the Las Vegas library doesn't accept out of state members. These two have an extensive selection of audiobooks.

[@omotayosatuyi252]

lol why pay a fee for an e card 🤦‍♂️

[@cuatajj3207]

Because I don't live in New Orleans, I pay a $50.00 out of state library membership. And because the selection of audiobooks is greater than the library in my own country or even in California.

[@xthatkidx]

If you read the small print on all of them the digital cards expire within 30 days. you must visit a local branch to get a physical card

[@UARELOVE1010]

Thank you Dylan. This is a treat. I am able to get my books and read them on time for my monthly book club :)

[@thx4allthefish95]

Grand Prairie library system in Texas is also free, you just have to be a US citizen to sign up!

[@justamurmur]

Thank you! I have a very small library in my town with limited selections, so these additional sources will be so helpful. Signed up for both! (Didn't have any luck with the previous 3, but happy to have these 2!)

[@arletbode4847]

The Broward one is working. Got it yesterday

[@LilyFlor1]

Prince Edward and Las Vegas didn’t work for me but all the other ones did! Thank you! I now only have to wait 4 weeks for a book I wanted to read

[@LePinkCanary]

Just to clarify though, the San Jose Library website currently specifies (not sure if it did at the time of the recording) that their free elibrary cards are for California Residents. It is the last major CA Library to allow out of county access to an ecard with online registration.

[@purityandplants]

Thank you so much! This worked great for me and I’ve already borrowed and/or placed holds on books I’ve been wanting to read!!!! 🤩🥳

[@WiseFamin]

Also, teens and young adults ages 13-21 who don't live in New York State can apply for a free library card from the Brooklyn Public Library through their Books Unbanned Initiative.

[@sicksammi6704]

thank you so much! my little library has barely any copies so I could never get what I wanted on Libby. you're a lifesaver!!!

[@camiwats]

Thanks a bunch. I have been looking for more libraries to sign up with. This and the last video was very helpful. ☺

[@amandak7334]

Prince William and Las Vegas don’t work for Libby. Thanks for sharing!! 💙

[@melindamcclure5278]

Just tried the Harris County library.....it works as of me posting this comment...so try your luck.... 😊

[@nolleengonzales]

Does it really need a long time to receive the email confirmation from Harris County? I haven't received mine yet.

[@pw1669]

Absolutely love you! It works! This is so cool. Harrison County has more books than my library house here in phoenix from my favorite author.

[@earthseedz]

Thank you! I just signed up for both the Harris County and San Jose using your links!

[@tech_obsessed]

As of Feb 2024, San Jose CA, Sunnyvale CA worked for me. Harris County, Broward, did not.

[@jordanbaca8294]

where I live it’s SUPER limited to what’s available it’s very frustrating I may try to get a library card in a bigger city near me i don’t know how that works but i’ll see. this is super helpful because my libby almost never had the books i want.

[@WiseFamin]

Fairfax County Public Library System (in Fairfax County, VA) offers library cards to nonresidents and reciprocal jurisdictions. I believe the nonresidents are charged $27/year, but it's free for reciprocal jurisdictions. Also, some public library systems will allow you to apply for a library card so long as you live or pay property taxes in that state, even if you're not in that county. That can be a big help if you live in a state that takes hours to drive across!

[@emynkashama2004]

Can confirm like others said. You can get a card with all 5 of them, but only San Jose, Harris County, ans Broward give you libby access.

[@dianesellepedrosa1876]

Thanks Dylan, I have 4 cards now so that should cover a lot of books. NYCP is another one I use, not sure if it’s available outside of NY.

[@dylancanread]

That’s great! And thank you for sharing! 😁

[@marisilvestro7597]

Thank you, I added New York library and there is an alternative for out of state address, thanks

[@Ms.NigeriaParker]

Only for a certain amount of time

[@LivingREEdefined]

Thank you for sharing these resources! I was able to register for all the cards, however, I wasn't able to register Las Vegas to Libby.

[@cardcaptorsnaruto]

I live in FL and to read anything new or popular its usually months and months of wait time. I am waiting for the audiobook(It has been this case for books as well but right now I am only waiting on an audiobook) for a court of thorn and roses there are 54 other waiting people and I am 25th so only 5 more weeks but as a reader who likes to read or listen when the moment catches me on a book by the time I end up actually being able to borrow it sometimes the fancy has passed. Sometimes I just give up and go to Barnes and noble and buy it, if I have the money.

[@nackalack]

May 2024 - San Jose worked for a while but suddenly asked me to verify my card. I forgot my PIN so when I emailed the library they said my card number was not identified and cards are for residents only.

[@shalomkuninijames3904]

I'm from Nigeria unfortunately we don't get access to any of this stuff it's so pathetic thanks to you I can get good reads 😁

[@dylancanread]

I’m glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@mchobbit2951]

I know your pain. When you live outside of the US/Western world and are constantly told how great libraries are, it just makes you SCREAM. My library is pathetic.

[@omotayosatuyi252]

Damn that's brutal bro I have family in Nigeria so I definitely feel u also you guys don't have wifi and stuff so it's even more harder

[@ilonahanne6135]

yep I feel your pain - I am in NZ and am struggling to find a lot of the African fiction books I want - and can't find any sensible online options for african libraries to add.

[@LovelyTrueRed]

Thank you 😊. I was able to enroll for all of the e-cards you listed. However, I am only able to add three to the Libby app (BC, HC and SJ). The other two cards (LV & PW/expires 12/23). I have to use the websites. Again, thank you.

[@MAFuller]

There’s a correct way to do this that doesn’t put a burden on other taxpayers. You should be able to get a card at any public library in the state as long as you are a resident of the state. Many issue cards online. Try the libraries in larger cities in your state or the collaborative systems for shorter hold times. Look for “Skip the Line” or “It’s your lucky day” loans. Will your State Library mail you a card you can use in Libby? Ohio does. Even more importantly, visit your local library. Vote to increase their funding. Ask them to provide online services or to increase selection. Your library can’t stay active, be healthy, and grow if you don’t support it. Be aware that your library needs checkouts to show their viability.

[@LauraPeregrine]

That doesn't always work. I have an elderly friend that I took to get library cards from our local library/library systems. However one system would not issue her a card because she lives in a county north of Richmond Virginia. whereas I got mine without difficulty because I live south of Richmond. If the e resources are available, I think libraries would much rather have them used rather than being unused. I think their funding comes in part by the number of interactions/resources used.

[@Kindred04]

@@LauraPeregrine I completely agree. I also live in Virginia, and it's nearly impossible to get library cards from neighboring counties here. I understand that if we don't live in that particular county then we aren't paying taxes there. But still it seems like having more members using their resources would be a good thing, especially when you're still a VA resident. I'm really disappointed that the Prince William ecard is only good for 30 days now unless you go in person to verify. And you can't even use it on Libby for those 30 days because that requires a physical card from the Prince William library.

[@LauraPeregrine]

@@Kindred04 I live in the Richmond area and was able to get library cards from my county as well as 4 nearby jurisdictions. Maybe call or go online for nearby areas to see if you qualify. Good Luck!

[@Xeyxey0]

Ah! Thanks! I'm learning spanish and my library does not support most spanish titles....I've been buying books, but it was getting expensive because I'd find out the book wasn't at a good reading level for me.

[@taylormadedaydreams6914]

thanks this worked, librarys should be free because yes I moved from a large metro area to a super small on in my state that is not even listed on libby

[@princesscheap6576]

Got the San Jose one sad about Las Vegas it seemed like it had good selection

[@sher1978]

Today I heard that this Library one can get a Library card and not live in California. I filled out the application today and am waiting for my card. They said it can take a week or so. Hope it works! (Anaheim Public library)

[@books-n-coffee97]

Grand Prairie Public Library System is another one 👍

[@chrisclayton584]

That didn't work for me. 🤨

[@books-n-coffee97]

Darn, was the library in TX? I just got it a couple of days ago. There was one from his last video I couldn't get so I wonder if they have some weird catches why some people cant.

[@chrisclayton584]

@@books-n-coffee97 yes it's in TX

[@dylancanread]

Thanks for sharing! 😁

[@becamt]

Update Jan 19, 2024, from a MA resident: the Harris County is the only one that gives ebook access.