Just got my number and pin, yay~
mailed in the application on the 18th. Got a reply saying they received it on the 19th. had the account paid and ready a few hours ago. Now I am a happy member of the Free Library of Philadelphia!
The collection is decent, though I have to queue for a lot of the books that I am interested in. But once I found something I can check out right away, it will last me through the waiting. Who needs more than one book to read at one time, anyway?
Thank you Almas and all those people who shared their experience. You guys are just awsome!