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I use my library a LOT, but lately it seems I'm getting more and more paper books vs ebooks there. Their ebooks tend to be either best-sellers or classics, as someone mentioned, and a lot of what I am currently reading are not in that category. Some are out of print but my library can usually find it through ILL, often from a university library.
I used to use Overdrive quite a bit but now if I put a book on hold, it will show me how long the wait is for ebook and how long for paper book. Since ebooks have become more popular I find the paper book list is often much shorter. (even shorter is the Large Print edition if they have one!) If it's something I really am itching to read soon, I'll sign up for both ebook and print (as well as LP if available) and just see which one comes quickest.
My library also has Hoopla and i often check that as well, since their books are always available. But then I have to read on my tablet, which is OK but not as enjoyable as the Libra.
Most of the ebooks I buy are ones that I reread frequently - for example, I reread the entire LOTR series every other year, without fail. I often reread the Harry Potter series too, though not on an particular schedule like LOTR. I have also downloaded a lot of free or $1-$3 books on sale from Amazon, just things that look interesting and then sometimes I'll find a new-to-me author or even series and then I will look for the rest at the library.
I read on average about 3-4 books per week, so buying everything is just not feasible for my budget! But, if my library had less selection I'd definitely buy ebooks over paperbooks. I'm in the process of downsizing my paper books to keep only about 1/10 of what I currently have. I try not to buy any new paper books unless they are reference type books (gardening, crafts, etc.) Even then I check out the used bookstores first.
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