Non-Resident Library Cards - Page 20

Fbone · 02-27-2025, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Fbone

Thanks for the updates-

I may have a replacement for Enoch Pratt that uses the same Overdrive account. Awaiting verification.
Also, I sent an email off to Miami to confirm the non-resident restrictions.
I fixed St Charles' broken link but one would need to apply at St Louis Public library for the St Charles and County cards.

Heard back from Miami Library and a non-resident card is only available for Dade County residents.

I have a replacement for Enoch but there are better options elsewhere.

Whitegh10 · 03-07-2025, 01:01 PM

Just had an email today as an out-of-state cardholder for Houston Public Library to say that they will no longer be renewing out-of-state cards from 7th April.

Fbone · 03-07-2025, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitegh10

Just had an email today as an out-of-state cardholder for Houston Public Library to say that they will no longer be renewing out-of-state cards from 7th April.

Sad to hear this. One wonders if their reciprocal agreement with Harris County last month caused this decision. Or it's a statewide mandate being enforced as they were the last Texas library still offering out-of-state cards.

Fbone · 03-07-2025, 06:57 PM

I also had to change the price for Fairfax County to $50. They do offer other options.
1 year: $50
2 year: $75
3 year: $100

Very easy online sign-up but their collection is decreasing.

Whitegh10 · 03-09-2025, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Fbone

Sad to hear this. One wonders if their reciprocal agreement with Harris County last month caused this decision. Or it's a statewide mandate being enforced as they were the last Texas library still offering out-of-state cards.

Their email says:

"This decision was made after careful consideration of changes in library funding and operational needs.

We understand that this may be an inconvenience for some of our valued patrons, and we appreciate your understanding during this transition."

Fbone · 04-01-2025, 10:50 PM

Just as a reminder, this is the last week to receive a Houston library card for $40.

https://askhpl.houstonlibrary.org/li...ard/faq/422566

Fbone · 04-07-2025, 07:24 PM

I removed Houston and Harris County libraries from the list. Houston removed the non-resident option from the card application. Their card is free to all Texas residents.

Fbone · 05-17-2025, 12:06 AM

I updated the collection sizes.

29 increased their inventory
10 decreased their inventory

03-07-2025, 01:01 PM	#287
Whitegh10 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2023 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite	Just had an email today as an out-of-state cardholder for Houston Public Library to say that they will no longer be renewing out-of-state cards from 7th April.

03-07-2025, 06:57 PM	#289
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,284 Karma: 101696762 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	I also had to change the price for Fairfax County to $50. They do offer other options. 1 year: $50 2 year: $75 3 year: $100 Very easy online sign-up but their collection is decreasing.

04-01-2025, 10:50 PM	#291
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,284 Karma: 101696762 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Just as a reminder, this is the last week to receive a Houston library card for $40. https://askhpl.houstonlibrary.org/li...ard/faq/422566

04-07-2025, 07:24 PM	#292
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,284 Karma: 101696762 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	I removed Houston and Harris County libraries from the list. Houston removed the non-resident option from the card application. Their card is free to all Texas residents.

05-17-2025, 12:06 AM	#293
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,284 Karma: 101696762 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	I updated the collection sizes. 29 increased their inventory 10 decreased their inventory