If you're willing to go further for books, here are some other options!
- New York Public Library - https://www.nypl.org/
- The application for a permanent or a temporary card can be found here: https://www.nypl.org/library-card/new
- NYPL's website states that, "When applying for a New York Public Library card in person, or providing proof of their identity to validate a card received in the mail, an applicant must show proof that he/she lives, works, attends school, or pays property taxes in New York State"
- If you do not live, work, attend school, or pay property taxes in New York State, you can request a temporary, 3 month library card.
- NYPL branch locations can be found here: https://www.nypl.org/locations
- New Jersey State Library
- To get a State Library card, New Jersey residents, state university employees, college students attending school in New Jersey, and anyone employed in New Jersey must visit the State Library in person
- 185 West State Street, Trenton NJ
- With this card, you may borrow one physical book or audiobook at a time and use the onsite computers for database access.
- Borrowed material must be picked up in person but can be mailed back.
- This collection is available through interlibrary loan.
