Comment on YSK: Your local library card often gives you free access to streaming services, digital magazines, audiobooks, and even online courses.

can@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

• johnny_deadeyes@slrpnk.net ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  Yeah! I’ve got several. Broadens the selection nicely. Also, my local library doesn’t have Hoopla, but the larger city in a nearby state does and was very cool about letting me get a card since I live in the boonies.

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  • Whostosay@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    The only benefit I get from this is reading that you had a good day. That library fucks, 10/10

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• quick_snail@feddit.nl ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  Where? Every time I try to apply for one, they want an ID or proof of address

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  • tektite@slrpnk.net ⁨18⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    The library system in my home state has a “Fee: Non-Resident” option on the application. Last time I visited, I paid next to nothing for a library card that is good for 5 years so I can access a ton of ebooks on Libby that my local libraries don’t have.

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  • can@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    It’s possible times have changed. Iirc Broward County was the goto suggestion but that may be out of date. I haven’t ever relied on a library for finding digital media

    What does proof of address really mean to a library ? In times of desperation in the past I would enter the library’s address and it would work for at l’est a month before getting removed which can be enough time if necessary. Questionable ethics but usage stats do help libraries…

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    • quick_snail@feddit.nl ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      They want a drivers license, lease, or utility bill

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• Whostosay@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  Your wife hates this one easy trick.

  NONLOCAL LIBRARIES LOOKING TO HOOK UP WITH YOUR AUDIOBOOK APPLICATION

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