How much does a library card typically cost?

Question

I don't read much.. obviously. =)

Thanks

Wow.. I've been missing out, and I feel like an idiot! haha thanks everyone. I wonder if you can get one if you are not a resident of the area. Time for a new question I suppose.

Answer 1

nothing unless you bring books back after thier due date.

Answer 2

Unfortunately, there are places in the US where library cards are not free. Up until at least a few years ago, residents in unincorporated Delaware County (people who lived near Muncie, Indiana, but outside the city limits of Muncie) had to pay for their library cards.

The story I get from a resident of Harrison Township, Delaware County, is that the powerful farmers in the township, who would have their property taxes raised, did not want to pay for anybody to have a "free" library card when the kids could check out books from the small township school during the school year.

So there may be places where residents have to pay for a card, although most other places I know of have free library cards.

You will probably have to prove residency in the county or city, usually by having a current rent or utility payment envelope with your address on it.

Good luck, and good reading!!!!!

Answer 3

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Flash Drives and SD cards are pretty much the same thing. You should choose based upon which form factor is better for you. Frankly, flash drives and SD cards sometimes fail. It would be best, if you can afford it, to get two flash drives or SD cards so you have two copies (or maybe burn copies to some DVDs). I personally use SD cards because my GPS (a Garmin) has a built in MP3 player, has an SD card slot, and if there are MP3s on the SD card, it can play them. What I do is I have a number of 1GB MicroSD cards. They have an adaptor to fit into a full sized SD card slot, but I also have a very small USB adaptor that takes a MicroSD card, and essentially, turns it into a flash drive. Anyway, I put together playlists that will fit on a CD (700MB), burn them to CDs, and put them on the MicroSD cards and play them in my GPS while I drive (I don't have a CD player in my car). Also something to bear in mind is if you go over 2GB, they are no longer SD cards but SDHC cards. SDHC is backwards compatible (i.e. an SD card will work in an SDHC device), but some devices that support SD cards will not support SDHC. If you go the flash drive route, I've had a number of flash drives over the years, and there are some I really liked and some I hated. One of the most important features to me is that the cap can snap onto the other end of the drive so that you don't loose it. I really like the Lexar Firefly (also sold under the Kodak brand). They are very small (fit in my coin purse), and have the cap that snaps onto the other end. SanDisk makes a model I hate because the USB connector actually retracts into the body of the device, and when you push it out, it doesn't latch / stay very well. So when you try to push it into a USB slot on a computer, it often just slides back into the body of the USB drive. Memorex had some that were nice because they had a "read-only" switch on them. The great part about this is, put it in some computer you don't trust, you could pick up a virus, but not if it is read-only. Unfortunately these were quite small (32MB?) and Memorex seems to have quit making them (or at least Target quit carrying them). I don't like A-Data brand ones at all. I had one that was so flimsy it broke off in my USB slot and I haven't been able to get the pieces out, so that USB slot is useless now. I had another one that was 8GB. I was going to stage files there to write to DVD. Well, the problem is, once you got about about 4.1GB, the drive would just totally crash and loose everything (had to reformat it, about 4 times before I gave up on it). I've not been impressed with A-Data's quality. SD cards are thin and the plastic isn't terribly strong. You have to carry them in some kind of case that will protect them. USB drives, generally speaking, tend to be made of stronger plastic. If you don't have a good safe place to store them, you might be better off with USB drives. PS: SD cards to have a read-only tab. If you have a MicroSD card, it doesn't have a tab, but if you are using it with an adaptor in a regular SD card slot, the SD adaptor typically does have a read-only switch. It wouldn't be a bad idea to price a USB based hard drive either, as Marylin states (though her prices on SD cards is way way off). If you will use it for other things besides your 12GB of MP3s, then perhaps in the long run, it will be more cost effective than SD / USB drives?

Answer 4

The library card is free and many libraries have many free services as well. In addition to borrowing books, you can borrow albums and DVDs. They also have programs for children. In my town, you can go on line and request a book and they will mail it to your home or send it to the nearest neighborhood branch where you can pick it up. I have a branch 2 blocks from my house. It is so convenient. I usually prefer to go and browse and try out all kinds of different books from authors I've never heard of before. I discovered "Watermelon" by Marion Keyes and really liked it. It is like going on a treasure hunt. don't be shy about going to the library - just pop in and tell them you are new and would like a card and would also like to know what services they offer.

Answer 5

If you live in the US, depending on the state you are in you may be able to get a stabe library card. Again for free. In Michigan a state library card allows you to check out a book from any public library in the state and return it at any library.

Answer 6

I live in the town and I've got the library card for free. I don't think you need to pay a library card.

Answer 7

you can buy a 250 GB portable USB Hard Drive at best buy for about $80 dollars. its the best way to go. its way more than enough memory you need. and buying sd cards are kinda expensive. 8gb sd cards and flash drives can run up to $60-$100 Depending on the name brand. so to save money i'd say you get the hard drive.

Answer 8

Free, you usually have to have ID like a license or utility bill or a parent if your a minor. They let you borrow the books and take them home too, also for free.
Thank Benjamin Franklin for that idea.

Answer 9

The first public library card is free. A replacement for one that has been lost is $2.00 here.

Answer 10

Library cards are free....the best deal in town

My local libraries even have movies on DVD...you can check them out just like books..all FREE....so take that, Blockbuster!

Answer 11

Library cards are free. You can usually get one as long as you have an address and phone number you can be reached at *so they can harrass you if you are late returning your book*.