I do belong to the local library, but it is small. If they don't have the book they can order it from the next town over and it takes a day or two. Therefore, my Kindle is my best friend. I make Kindle covers and love them. I still have my "real" books that I read. I switch back and forth. Took me a bit to get over the fact of holding a book, the smell and feel of a "real" book. But for ease of taking to doctor's offices etc. I love my Kindle. There are hundreds of free books from Amazon.