As for libraries providing technology items... my local library has rows of computer workstations, and they are very busy; there is often a line to get one. The librarians tell me that most of these people are job seekers; the recession has brought them to the library in force. Many of these people probably have home computers, but lack home internet, since home internet service is a monthly bill they can slash as they try to weather their unemployment. Both of the people I have given readers to, depend on the library for their internet access. They'll have to go to the library to put books on their devices. The devices are easier to carry to and from the library on the bus, than tote bags full of paper books would be. I wonder if the library has machines that can load books to devices that people bring in? I guess we shall find out.
I suppose this is another drawback of DRM - people who don't have internet at home, are frustrated by it.
And I fear my patience is not adequate to the task of introducing the elderly to Apprentice Alf; I'm not even gonna try.