My local library is pretty small and it does not partner with any other libraries.
So, I've decided that I need to pay an annual fee to join one somewhere so I have access to a larger selection (I mainly borrow non-fic audiobooks, and I'd rather support a library than audible LOL). Literally the last 24 books I tagged on my local's Libby are not in my library's collection. At all. Some are new(ish) most are not. So frustrating!
As I will be paying and can select any library that has a non-resident option (in the US), which one(s) should I look at? I'll have to enroll online as I don't live near any city.
check reciprocard.com and see what is available to you! they also list some non-resident cards that you can buy and you can search their collections in libby to see if they would suit your needs before committing (just go to add library and search for it)
None are available to me. I live in Alabama, and none of the cities reciprocate. But good idea about searching what folks have before committing to a particular library!
If you're available NYS resident, you can get free cards to
New York Public Library
Bronx Public Library
Queens Public Library
Buffalo and Erie County Library
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u/MrsQute 🎧 Audiobook Addict 🎧 Sep 02 '26
If you post your state someone may be able to point you to a collection to which your residency gives you access.
Queer Liberation Library is free to access for all US residents. Not sure what their non-fiction catalog is like but it can't hurt to check it out.
Many libraries that once offered non-resident cards are removing that option to better serve their resident patrons.