Philadelphia Free Library

lynnc1265 · 04-09-2010, 03:25 PM

I see that quite a few people have obtained a non-resident library card from the Philadelphia Free Library. Can you tell me how long it took to get a response from them? I mailed my application and payment yesterday. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

grooks · 04-09-2010, 03:36 PM

Either their website or application form stated 5-10 business days from receipt of application.

I sent mine late last week and have not yet received a response. I believe one person stated they received an email providing their card number and said the physical card was in the mail.

I'm hoping early to middle next week I should have some information.

lynnc1265 · 04-09-2010, 03:50 PM

Great - thanks!

pendragginp · 04-09-2010, 04:41 PM

[QUOTE=grooks;864705] I believe one person stated they received an email providing their card number and said the physical card was in the mail.
QUOTE]

Yes, that was me. Nice response.

grooks · 04-09-2010, 05:31 PM

Sometimes I remember seeing responses but don't remember who said it.

What was the time between your application being sent and the arrival of the email?

colleenFL · 04-10-2010, 03:07 PM

I mailed an application for a library card to The Free Library of Philadelphia last month on the 8th. On the 17th, I received an email with the card number so I could begin using their online resources. I received the library card in the mail on the 26th.

Everything went through smoothly and quickly. It's a great library.

Kiasmama · 04-13-2010, 09:58 PM

Glad I saw this thread-I filled out an application. With the sony 900 we can download the Epub and the pdf books, correct?

Edit: can calibre change the format from that Overdrive or whatever they are using?

grooks · 04-13-2010, 10:22 PM

Sony's can read ePub and PDF from public libraries.

Calibre can only change format if you remove the DRM first. Do a search for ineptepub and ineptpdf.

Kiasmama · 04-16-2010, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grooks

Sony's can read ePub and PDF from public libraries.

Calibre can only change format if you remove the DRM first. Do a search for ineptepub and ineptpdf.

Thanks!

lynnc1265 · 04-23-2010, 03:56 PM

Hi all! Just wanted to let you know that I got my library card. I mailed my application on 4/8, got my email from them on 4/16, and got the card in the mail on 4/19. Already downloaded several books!

colleenFL · 04-23-2010, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lynnc1265

Hi all! Just wanted to let you know that I got my library card. I mailed my application on 4/8, got my email from them on 4/16, and got the card in the mail on 4/19. Already downloaded several books!

Enjoy!

recce101 · 04-27-2010, 01:53 PM

I mailed my application and check from Hawaii last week Monday and received my card number by email this week Tuesday (8 days). As a bonus, they're returning my $15 check since I'm over 65! I thought the over-65 break was only for PA residents, but apparently not. What a deal — love it!

Ned

GrouchoM · 04-28-2010, 05:48 PM

would their books work on the jetbook lite?

grooks · 04-28-2010, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrouchoM

would their books work on the jetbook lite?

No. The jetbook lite cannot read DRM ePUb and DRM PDF files.

GrouchoM · 04-28-2010, 07:07 PM

any way to remove the drm from those books

04-09-2010, 03:25 PM	#1
lynnc1265 Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Parkville, MD Device: Sony Reader PRS-300	Philadelphia Free Library I see that quite a few people have obtained a non-resident library card from the Philadelphia Free Library. Can you tell me how long it took to get a response from them? I mailed my application and payment yesterday. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

04-13-2010, 09:58 PM	#7
Kiasmama Member Posts: 18 Karma: 34 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Sony PRS-900	Glad I saw this thread-I filled out an application. With the sony 900 we can download the Epub and the pdf books, correct? Edit: can calibre change the format from that Overdrive or whatever they are using? Last edited by Kiasmama; 04-13-2010 at 10:02 PM.

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04-09-2010, 03:36 PM	#2
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	Either their website or application form stated 5-10 business days from receipt of application. I sent mine late last week and have not yet received a response. I believe one person stated they received an email providing their card number and said the physical card was in the mail. I'm hoping early to middle next week I should have some information.

04-09-2010, 03:50 PM	#3
lynnc1265 Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Parkville, MD Device: Sony Reader PRS-300	Great - thanks!

04-09-2010, 04:41 PM	#4
pendragginp Guru Posts: 985 Karma: 4567263 Join Date: May 2009 Location: The End Of The Earth Device: Several	[QUOTE=grooks;864705] I believe one person stated they received an email providing their card number and said the physical card was in the mail. QUOTE] Yes, that was me. Nice response.

04-09-2010, 05:31 PM	#5
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	Sometimes I remember seeing responses but don't remember who said it. What was the time between your application being sent and the arrival of the email?

04-10-2010, 03:07 PM	#6
colleenFL Groupie Posts: 169 Karma: 44716 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida, USA Device: PW3, PW1, Kobo N647, Sony PRS-600, Sony PRS-300, various tablets	I mailed an application for a library card to The Free Library of Philadelphia last month on the 8th. On the 17th, I received an email with the card number so I could begin using their online resources. I received the library card in the mail on the 26th. Everything went through smoothly and quickly. It's a great library.

04-13-2010, 10:22 PM	#8
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	Sony's can read ePub and PDF from public libraries. Calibre can only change format if you remove the DRM first. Do a search for ineptepub and ineptpdf.

04-23-2010, 03:56 PM	#10
lynnc1265 Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Parkville, MD Device: Sony Reader PRS-300	Hi all! Just wanted to let you know that I got my library card. I mailed my application on 4/8, got my email from them on 4/16, and got the card in the mail on 4/19. Already downloaded several books!

04-27-2010, 01:53 PM	#12
recce101 Member Posts: 16 Karma: 62 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Sony prs300	I mailed my application and check from Hawaii last week Monday and received my card number by email this week Tuesday (8 days). As a bonus, they're returning my $15 check since I'm over 65! I thought the over-65 break was only for PA residents, but apparently not. What a deal — love it! Ned

04-28-2010, 05:48 PM	#13
GrouchoM Enthusiast Posts: 44 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: none	would their books work on the jetbook lite?

04-28-2010, 07:07 PM	#15
GrouchoM Enthusiast Posts: 44 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: none	any way to remove the drm from those books

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