Florida Library with largest selection

Japes · 09-13-2011, 10:05 AM

I'm a Miami Dade County Resident, but would travel in order to obtain a library card in outside counties. Can someone please chime in as to the Florida library systems with the largest selection of ebooks?

Thanks in advance to all.

anamardoll · 09-13-2011, 11:49 AM

Why not join the Free Library of Philadelphia? No travel needed.

http://www.anamardoll.com/2011/04/er...ladelphia.html

Japes · 09-13-2011, 12:46 PM

How quickly do they normally get books? For example "A Trick of the Light" which is the latest Louise Penny Chief Inspector Gamache book (released about two weeks ago).

anamardoll · 09-13-2011, 12:55 PM

Their acquisition of new releases seems to depend on the relative popularity of the new release. NYT Bestseller new releases seem to be acquired relatively quickly, for a library, but as with all/most libraries, FLP would probably score low on the Instant Gratification Chart.

You can donate money to them and (presumably) can request your favorite titles. I haven't tried this, though -- I donate to my local library because it's easier to go down and talk to them in person if the need arises.

Fbone · 09-13-2011, 03:27 PM

Orange County and Lee County have large ebook inventories. But there is an annual fee that may be cost prohibitive. Also, look to see if they have the types of books you'd be interested in reading.

Orange Count has over 18,000 fiction titles
http://ocls.lib.overdrive.com/8B20B6...en/Default.htm

Lee County has 8000 fiction titles
http://lcls.lib.overdrive.com/03C939...ookFiction.htm

joycedb · 09-14-2011, 01:58 PM

Really? I live in Lee County, FL and I wasn't aware of that. Thanks for the info.

Joyce

journey711 · 09-14-2011, 02:50 PM

I live in Seminole county, can practically touch Orange county, and the charge is $250.00 per year!! Forget it!

joycedb · 09-14-2011, 03:37 PM

They charge for ebook lending? A free lending library that's paid for with county funds should lend ebooks also. Are they trying to quash the rising ebook industry? Because I don't know anyone who would pay that.

Joyce

journey711 · 09-14-2011, 08:07 PM

You have to have a library card and only county residents get free cards. But their non resident charge is really over the line.

kkay5 · 09-15-2011, 12:05 AM

I have a non resident card to Orange County and it's $125/yr, not $250/yr. I just renewed my card two weeks ago. It's way worth it to me, because they have so many books I want to read.

Japes · 10-01-2011, 06:06 PM

Are there any other free libraries with large ebook collections, such as the Philly free library recommended directly above (thanks for that Anamaradoll)?

KarenH · 10-01-2011, 11:43 PM

Alachua County, FL only has about 4,500 titles, but their eCard is free to anyone in the state and you can apply and receive the card online.

wyndslash · 10-02-2011, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by journey711

You have to have a library card and only county residents get free cards. But their non resident charge is really over the line.

maybe they just want to discourage non-residents from borrowing? xP

Nyssa · 10-02-2011, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarenH

Alachua County, FL only has about 4,500 titles, but their eCard is free to anyone in the state and you can apply and receive the card online.

Thank you for the heads up! It would be nice and helpful not to have to pay annual fees for library books.

09-13-2011, 10:05 AM	#1
Japes Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1033852 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350,Sony PRS-950,Pocketbook 360+,B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader	Florida Library with largest selection I'm a Miami Dade County Resident, but would travel in order to obtain a library card in outside counties. Can someone please chime in as to the Florida library systems with the largest selection of ebooks? Thanks in advance to all.

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09-13-2011, 11:49 AM	#2
anamardoll Chasing Butterflies Posts: 3,132 Karma: 5074169 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: American Southwest Device: Uses batteries.	Why not join the Free Library of Philadelphia? No travel needed. http://www.anamardoll.com/2011/04/er...ladelphia.html

09-13-2011, 12:46 PM	#3
Japes Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1033852 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350,Sony PRS-950,Pocketbook 360+,B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader	How quickly do they normally get books? For example "A Trick of the Light" which is the latest Louise Penny Chief Inspector Gamache book (released about two weeks ago).

09-13-2011, 12:55 PM	#4
anamardoll Chasing Butterflies Posts: 3,132 Karma: 5074169 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: American Southwest Device: Uses batteries.	Their acquisition of new releases seems to depend on the relative popularity of the new release. NYT Bestseller new releases seem to be acquired relatively quickly, for a library, but as with all/most libraries, FLP would probably score low on the Instant Gratification Chart. You can donate money to them and (presumably) can request your favorite titles. I haven't tried this, though -- I donate to my local library because it's easier to go down and talk to them in person if the need arises.

09-13-2011, 03:27 PM	#5
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,283 Karma: 101696762 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Orange County and Lee County have large ebook inventories. But there is an annual fee that may be cost prohibitive. Also, look to see if they have the types of books you'd be interested in reading. Orange Count has over 18,000 fiction titles http://ocls.lib.overdrive.com/8B20B6...en/Default.htm Lee County has 8000 fiction titles http://lcls.lib.overdrive.com/03C939...ookFiction.htm

09-14-2011, 01:58 PM	#6
joycedb Guru Posts: 997 Karma: 1086596 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Device: none	Really? I live in Lee County, FL and I wasn't aware of that. Thanks for the info. Joyce

09-14-2011, 02:50 PM	#7
journey711 Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 5010 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Device: kindle 2, Sony PRS350	I live in Seminole county, can practically touch Orange county, and the charge is $250.00 per year!! Forget it!

09-14-2011, 03:37 PM	#8
joycedb Guru Posts: 997 Karma: 1086596 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Device: none	They charge for ebook lending? A free lending library that's paid for with county funds should lend ebooks also. Are they trying to quash the rising ebook industry? Because I don't know anyone who would pay that. Joyce

09-14-2011, 08:07 PM	#9
journey711 Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 5010 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Device: kindle 2, Sony PRS350	You have to have a library card and only county residents get free cards. But their non resident charge is really over the line.

09-15-2011, 12:05 AM	#10
kkay5 Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: B&N eReader	I have a non resident card to Orange County and it's $125/yr, not $250/yr. I just renewed my card two weeks ago. It's way worth it to me, because they have so many books I want to read.

10-01-2011, 06:06 PM	#11
Japes Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1033852 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350,Sony PRS-950,Pocketbook 360+,B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader	Are there any other free libraries with large ebook collections, such as the Philly free library recommended directly above (thanks for that Anamaradoll)?

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10-01-2011, 11:43 PM	#12
KarenH Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 37762 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NW Washington State, USA Device: K3	Alachua County, FL only has about 4,500 titles, but their eCard is free to anyone in the state and you can apply and receive the card online.