NatalieF

I want to thank all of you for mentioning the Overdrive app for borrowing library books. You've opened up my world! Wohoo!

Now my local libraries have limited selection and I was wondering if it's possible to get library cards for various libraries either out of province, or out of state, without being a resident there? Does it give you more selection?

Any of you have more tips and tricks or advice regarding Overdrive?

SusieQOH

Yes, you can.
For example the Brooklyn Library allows you a card for 50.00 a year- to me that's a bargain if it means you can borrow a lot of titles.
Let me find the link for you. Each library has a different fee. My library has tons of audiobooks that I download to my Ipod.

SusieQOH

http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/201...ing-overdrive/

I just thought of something- my son lives in Virginia. I'm going to have him get a library card and let me use it for overdrive. I can never have enough resources

Watson

I didn't know you could use another library. I'd love to use the Toronto library. Going to look into that.

Watson

Peckish

Some libraries have agreements with surrounding communities. For instance, I live in Vancouver, Washington, but I can borrow books from Portland's library at no charge.

lots2do

Not sure how it works in Canada but I paid for a yearlong digital only library card in the next state over. (It's only thirty minutes away). It cost me $20 which is well worth it. New Hampshire seems to have more mysteries to pick from. I'm especially glad I did this because Maine went to a different system that I don't like as much. I love Overdrive too. I also love that the books get returned. Less clutter, even if it's on a device, works for me.

lots2do

There's a new app too that I need to look into to use with Overdrive. I'll do some research....

2manyhobbies

I've used Overdrive for a long time as I'm an avid audiobook reader. Love it.

Stitchnripper

Another plug for overdrive and one called axis 360 that a city library near me uses. I have a county library card for free and pay a small fee for the city library since I don't live in that city. Worth it.

eilers12634

I had my husband sign up for a library card and signed him up for overdrive so I get double the books if I want more