The trouble is, libraries have been de-emphasizing books for probably at least 20 years. Movies (especially movies), video games, providing internet access, all are seemingly more important.
And what books they do carry, are sort of how Blockbuster carries movies. If you want the most popular titles, bestsellers, they buy 100s of copies (and you still have to wait). But want something else, forget it. When books get old, they get thrown out.
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