Best non resident library

[EbS-P]

Hi everyone,

I try to listen to audiobooks and my local library wait times are 6-8 months for new popular titles. And audible subscription is $160 a year and gives you 12 top tier titles and then access to the their free library (so far everything I was wanting is top tier).

I would rather pay a real library for a non resident library card than audible. Do you have any suggestions?

Here is one list I found but most require either in person applications or state residency. I will follow up with what I find.

Where You Can Get A Non Resident Library Card

If your library is lousy and you want to get a library card elsewhere, check out this list of where you can get a non resident library card for free or a small yearly fee!

everyday-reading.com

 

[DuaeGuttae]

I don’t know if it would have enough selection or check out options for you, but Fairfax County, Virginia allows online applications for non-resident library cards. They don’t allow a huge number of checkouts or holds, and we mostly use it for kids’ audiobooks, but it’s quite a reasonable price and can be done via email.

Another one I’ve looked at but haven’t pursued is Stark Library in Ohio.

Do you use the Libby app? I’ve found that I can go into various libraries and see their selections even if I don’t have a card. It gives me an idea of whether I’m interested in getting a card.

Another I’ve seen recommended is Charlotte-Mecklenburg, but I don’t know cost or requirements. It might be worth looking into for you as a North Carolina resident.

 

[EbS-P]

I don’t know if it would have enough selection or check out options for you, but Fairfax County, Virginia allows online applications for non-resident library cards. They don’t allow a huge number of checkouts or holds, and we mostly use it for kids’ audiobooks, but it’s quite a reasonable price and can be done via email.

Another one I’ve looked at but haven’t pursued is Stark Library in Ohio.

Do you use the Libby app? I’ve found that I can go into various libraries and see their selections even if I don’t have a card. It gives me an idea of whether I’m interested in getting a card.

Another I’ve seen recommended is Charlotte-Mecklenburg, but I don’t know cost or requirements. It might be worth looking into for you as a North Carolina resident.

Thank you!!