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PodPeople · 07-23-2010, 01:22 PM

I looked at the Free Library of Philadelphia's web site, but to do a search of ebooks they require that you already have a library card. Can anyone tell me whether they have an extensive collection of ebooks, and whether they are in ePub or PDF format? I have access to the Houston Public Library, but their ebooks are mostly romance, vampire, and how to succeed in business. I prefer bestsellers (except for the aforementioned categories) and science fiction.

Debi · 07-23-2010, 01:51 PM

Philadelphia

epub = 1410
pdf = 629

Kingsport - READS

epub = 1219
pdf = 5211

advocate2 · 07-24-2010, 08:17 PM

Wahington DC has a huge collection for, as I recall, $20 per year. The only snag is that you have to show up in person to get the physical card. Renewals by mail after the first year.

ngrant · 07-24-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PodPeople

I looked at the Free Library of Philadelphia's web site, but to do a search of ebooks they require that you already have a library card. Can anyone tell me whether they have an extensive collection of ebooks, and whether they are in ePub or PDF format?

Not so! You can browse the FLP's digital library here
http://freelibrary.lib.overdrive.com...owseeBooks.htm
without signing in. Their ebook collection (ePub and PDF) is great for the extremely low cost of $15 per year, and they have a lot of audiobooks too if you are into those. Highly recommended.

Purple Lady · 07-27-2010, 12:52 AM

You can get a free Philadelphia card if you are a Pennsylvania resident and have a card from your local library that is an "Access Pennsylvania" card. I'm in Chester County and my card is an "Access Pennsylvania" card. They even mail it to you - I don't know how long it will actually take for me to get it, but the site said it would be mailed within 15 days.

mikaelalind · 07-29-2010, 03:57 PM

Ooh. This great!

Hopefully, I can cut down the money I spend on books. And get around the geo restrictions.

.

Almas · 08-04-2010, 07:01 PM

I am from Australia and I was able to join the Free Library Of Philadelphia over the net without having to send anything in the mail. Read my post.

RAH · 07-18-2011, 07:56 AM

The Free Library of Philadephia is now $35 for non-residents. Guess they were getting too popular and decided to put a stop to it?

Loosheesh · 07-18-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RAH

The Free Library of Philadephia is now $35 for non-residents. Guess they were getting too popular and decided to put a stop to it?

I don't consider raising the membership fee to be putting a stop to it

Though I joined when the fee was still $15.00, I find it to be an awesome resource and definitely worth $35.00. They're quick to respond to queries and very amenable to catalog suggestions. And I've borrowed many books from there that I didn't have to buy (and would not have wanted to buy

). I am definitely renewing later this year.

RAH · 07-18-2011, 10:42 AM

I guess. I agree that it still seems like a good deal. However, I really dislike that you cannot even browse what they have available ebook-wise (or at least I cannot find a way). So you have no idea whether it is worthwhile to join for an out-of-stater. And at $35 I'd be less likely to just give it a try.

Do they have a good selection of ebooks? Are the waiting lists loooooong?

tubemonkey · 07-18-2011, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAH

I guess. I agree that it still seems like a good deal. However, I really dislike that you cannot even browse what they have available ebook-wise (or at least I cannot find a way). So you have no idea whether it is worthwhile to join for an out-of-stater. And at $35 I'd be less likely to just give it a try.

Do they have a good selection of ebooks? Are the waiting lists loooooong?

http://freelibrary.lib.overdrive.com...en/Default.htm

RAH · 07-18-2011, 11:05 AM

Thanks, tubemonkey. I don't know how a person could find that place by navigating from the Home page. I guess I didn't try hard enough, but I tried for quite awhile. I looked in Products and Services; did Finds within the catalog itself, even specifying Digital Collection, and still couldn't even find the term "ebook" let alone an actual item. But thanks for the link!

Catlady · 07-18-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RAH

Thanks, tubemonkey. I don't know how a person could find that place by navigating from the Home page. I guess I didn't try hard enough, but I tried for quite awhile. I looked in Products and Services; did Finds within the catalog itself, even specifying Digital Collection, and still couldn't even find the term "ebook" let alone an actual item. But thanks for the link!

On the homepage you click the box near the top that says Download Media. On that page you'll see an area that says Ebooks, with two options, Overdrive and Net Library. Overdrive is where you'll find the books from the major publishers.

journey711 · 07-18-2011, 12:34 PM

A friend of mine is in Sevierville and her library has a lot of ebooks. It's close, maybe you can try there.

journey711 · 07-18-2011, 12:37 PM

I just renewed my card for Philadelphia library and the renewal was $35.00. Originally was $15.

07-23-2010, 01:51 PM	#17
Debi Connoisseur Posts: 97 Karma: 286412 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Voyage, Ipad Mini 2, Ipad Air 2	Philadelphia epub = 1410 pdf = 629 Kingsport - READS epub = 1219 pdf = 5211 Last edited by Debi; 07-23-2010 at 01:55 PM.

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07-23-2010, 01:22 PM	#16
PodPeople Connoisseur Posts: 94 Karma: 134 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston, TX Device: Nook Simple Touch, iPad 3, Kindle 4B	I looked at the Free Library of Philadelphia's web site, but to do a search of ebooks they require that you already have a library card. Can anyone tell me whether they have an extensive collection of ebooks, and whether they are in ePub or PDF format? I have access to the Houston Public Library, but their ebooks are mostly romance, vampire, and how to succeed in business. I prefer bestsellers (except for the aforementioned categories) and science fiction.

07-24-2010, 08:17 PM	#18
advocate2 My Kingdom for Karma Posts: 430 Karma: 7125 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Device: Sony 350, 650, 950, Nook Color	Wahington DC has a huge collection for, as I recall, $20 per year. The only snag is that you have to show up in person to get the physical card. Renewals by mail after the first year.

07-27-2010, 12:52 AM	#20
Purple Lady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,698 Karma: 16542228 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Device: Huawei MediaPad M5, LG V30, Boyue T80S, Nexus 7 LTE, K3 3G, Fire HD8	You can get a free Philadelphia card if you are a Pennsylvania resident and have a card from your local library that is an "Access Pennsylvania" card. I'm in Chester County and my card is an "Access Pennsylvania" card. They even mail it to you - I don't know how long it will actually take for me to get it, but the site said it would be mailed within 15 days.

07-29-2010, 03:57 PM	#21
mikaelalind Fanatic Posts: 590 Karma: 788068 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sweden Device: Sony PRS 505, Cybook Odessey	Ooh. This great! Hopefully, I can cut down the money I spend on books. And get around the geo restrictions. .

08-04-2010, 07:01 PM	#22
Almas Addict Posts: 330 Karma: 4099 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Device: Kindle Touch; Sony PRS-600	I am from Australia and I was able to join the Free Library Of Philadelphia over the net without having to send anything in the mail. Read my post.

07-18-2011, 07:56 AM	#23
RAH Guru Posts: 615 Karma: 575652 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hampton, NH Device: Kobo Aura H20; Kobo ClaraBW	The Free Library of Philadephia is now $35 for non-residents. Guess they were getting too popular and decided to put a stop to it?

07-18-2011, 10:42 AM	#25
RAH Guru Posts: 615 Karma: 575652 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hampton, NH Device: Kobo Aura H20; Kobo ClaraBW	I guess. I agree that it still seems like a good deal. However, I really dislike that you cannot even browse what they have available ebook-wise (or at least I cannot find a way). So you have no idea whether it is worthwhile to join for an out-of-stater. And at $35 I'd be less likely to just give it a try. Do they have a good selection of ebooks? Are the waiting lists loooooong?

07-18-2011, 11:05 AM	#27
RAH Guru Posts: 615 Karma: 575652 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hampton, NH Device: Kobo Aura H20; Kobo ClaraBW	Thanks, tubemonkey. I don't know how a person could find that place by navigating from the Home page. I guess I didn't try hard enough, but I tried for quite awhile. I looked in Products and Services; did Finds within the catalog itself, even specifying Digital Collection, and still couldn't even find the term "ebook" let alone an actual item. But thanks for the link!

07-18-2011, 12:34 PM	#29
journey711 Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 5010 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Device: kindle 2, Sony PRS350	A friend of mine is in Sevierville and her library has a lot of ebooks. It's close, maybe you can try there.

07-18-2011, 12:37 PM	#30
journey711 Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 5010 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Device: kindle 2, Sony PRS350	I just renewed my card for Philadelphia library and the renewal was $35.00. Originally was $15.

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