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NanaCat

(2,332 posts) Sun Mar 10, 2024, 03:21 PM Mar 2024

For Texas Readers

My mum called me yesterday with news about how Texas residents (she's one) with a state-issued ID can get full access to Houston Public library's eBook collection, no matter where one lives in the state, and without age restrictions. Link here:

https://houstonlibrary.org/mylink

Mum's in her 80s and not very Internet savvy, so she needed me to set up an account for her and walk her through the basics of finding and checking out books. She's chuffed to bits to have access to a much wider range of books than her local small town library can offer.

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For Texas Readers (Original Post) NanaCat Mar 2024 OP

Good info 👍 anciano Mar 2024 #1

I'm in Florida, Arne Mar 2024 #2

It is indeed NanaCat Mar 2024 #3

I see, very interesting Arne Mar 2024 #5

Oh NanaCat Mar 2024 #4

Love HCPL! Actually Harris County system. txwhitedove Mar 2024 #6

I just learned about this through my book club. I'm looking forward to using it to get e-books I can't yellowdogintexas May 2024 #7

anciano

(1,529 posts)

1. Good info 👍

Reply to NanaCat (Original post)

Sun Mar 10, 2024, 03:25 PM

Mar 2024

Thanks for posting.

Arne

(3,568 posts)

2. I'm in Florida,

Reply to NanaCat (Original post)

Sun Mar 10, 2024, 03:26 PM

Mar 2024

Just had to ask,
is "chuffed to bits" a good thing?

NanaCat

(2,332 posts)

3. It is indeed

Reply to Arne (Reply #2)

Sun Mar 10, 2024, 03:27 PM

Mar 2024

It means delighted. My family are recent immigrants from the UK, so much of the slang rubbed off on me.

Arne

(3,568 posts)

5. I see, very interesting

Reply to NanaCat (Reply #3)

Sun Mar 10, 2024, 03:39 PM

Mar 2024

I get chuffed once in a while.
Have to put lotion on it.

NanaCat

(2,332 posts)

4. Oh

Reply to Arne (Reply #2)

Sun Mar 10, 2024, 03:37 PM

Mar 2024

If you're interested in access to another locale's library, you might try the Anaheim (CA) library. They offer a free card for online access to anyone, worldwide:

https://anaheim.net/FormCenter/Library-8/Library-Account-Application-68

Warning: The demand has been overwhelming, so expect to wait up to six weeks for approval.

txwhitedove

(3,995 posts)

6. Love HCPL! Actually Harris County system.

Reply to NanaCat (Original post)

Sun Mar 10, 2024, 07:14 PM

Mar 2024

I am not in Houston proper, but in north Harris County, with at least 27 member libraries in and around Houston.

yellowdogintexas

(22,648 posts)

7. I just learned about this through my book club. I'm looking forward to using it to get e-books I can't