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Originally Posted by book64
Not all of us are as wise as you
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not wise! cheeaaap cheeaaaaaaaap very very cheaaap. I waste lots of time being as cheap as I am. I wasn't trying to disparage you at all...I just can't part with money easily. I was just making fun of myself and pointing out that you have just 2 options about pre-purchased material...
stuff you buy from now on you can do as before or you can also follow the advice of some on this forum to only buy DRM-free.
you also commented on not having much (any?) selection for ebooks at your local library? And asked if you can join multiple libraries.
The answer is YES (as long as any of the following apply). So the general rule is you have to work, live or go to school in a library district to qualify for a library card. Sometimes different library districts overlap, which might give you even more options.
This is my case....
I live in one area that has a network of libraries. Within the larger network of libraries I'm allowed to join, there are smaller networks. Some of these libraries have their own ebooks, some are part of ontario's (canada) ebook library service, some have no ebooks.
When I worked in a city a distance away, I also was able to get a library card for that network of libraries which was totally distinct from the network of libraries where I lived.
Same would apply for if you attend any level of school in a different library district.
In each case (work, live, go to school), you will need some kind of proof...pay slip, bill/driver's licence, or school ID I think are quite commonly accepted.
It does depend on the country you live though...both US and Canada seem fairly good and to follow this system, if you live somewhere else, maybe someone else on this forum can help you figure out how to optimise your library ebook options.