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Originally Posted by avid01
The Free Library of Philadelphia and Overdrive seems nice so far.
As I understand they only offer library cards for workers, students and retired people. How about unemployed, self employed and illegal Mexican immigrants? Just asking.
OK, I am from Europe and just happen to have a friend right in PA. When I visit him, can I apply for membership? Just thinking out loud.  |
I'm not sure where you saw this information. They state on their site that a free card is available to anyone who "lives, works, pays taxes, or goes to school in the City of Philadelphia".
So, anyone who lives there is automatically covered, but also those who work within the City (work is work - doesn't matter if self-employed, only that the place of work is in the City), own property there (and so pays taxes) or go to school there.
There is a non-resident card available for $50 for those not eligible for a free card. I do not know if this is available to those who live outside of the US, though. Your best option would be to contact them via the web site:
http://libwww.freelibrary.org/contactus/contact.cfm