Even More Library Cards

Out-of-State Library Cards

In my post, Using Multiple Library Cards I showed you how to greatly expand the number of library books available to you. I gave references for a few libraries where you can get an out-of-state library card. I only scratched the surface!

Facebook user Angela Holsbeck compiled this big list of other libraries that issue e-cards. Most of these libraries charge a fee for out-of-state users. Depending on the offerings of your local (i.e. free) library, it may be worth it for you to pay for access to a faraway library.

Different libraries use different apps to connect with their e-book users. The most common apps are:

• Libby –Available as a website so you can access it easily on your laptop or desktop
• Overdrive
• Hoopla

Harris County (Texas) Public Library

FREE

*Libby - Overdrive*

(This is for their iKnow digital access card. Fill out the application with your address and you will receive an email copy of your library card.)

Kenton County (Kentucky) Public Library

$50/year

*Libby - Overdrive - Hoopla*

It says to call for out-of-state cards, but I talked to them and they said to fill out the application as normal and select "Other" under "card type." They will contact you in 1-3 business days about your card application, asking you to set up payment to complete your account.)

Orange County (Florida) Library System

$75/3 months or $125/year

*Libby - Hoopla*

Brooklyn (New York) Public Library

$50/year

(As of May 2020, their digital library contained 114,069 ebooks and 30,974 audiobooks!)

*Libby - Overdrive*

Monroe County (New York) Library System

$25/year

*Libby*

Queens (New York) Public Library

$50/year

*Libby - Overdrive - Hoopla*

Charlotte (North Carolina) Mecklenburg Library

$45/year per household or $35/year for ages 62+

*Libby - Hoopla*

Chapel Hill (North Carolina) Public Library

$65/year

*Libby*

Houston (Texas) Public Library

$20/6 months or $40/year

*Libby - Overdrive - Hoopla*

 

Fairfax (Virginia) County Library

$27/year

*Libby*

 

Enoch Pratt (Maryland) Free Library

$50/year

*Libby - Overdrive*

 

Westchester (New York) Library System

$75/year for under 64, $35/year for ages 65+

*Libby - Overdrive - Hoopla*

 

Omaha (Nebraska) Public Library

$6.25/month, or $25/4 months, or $75/year

(You must call for assistance if you are not able to pick up your out of state card in person)

*Libby - Overdrive*

 

Fauquier (Virginia) Public Library

$15/year

*Libby - Overdrive*

 

Tacoma (Washington) Public Library

$33.50/6 months, or $67/year

*Libby - Overdrive - Hoopla*

 

Detroit (Michigan) Public Library

$100/year

The application can be submitted online, but payment for the non-resident card must be sent through U.S. mail accompanied by a printout of the online form.

*Libby - Overdrive - Hoopla*