For Texas Readers

[NanaCat]

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.

[anciano]

1. Good info 👍

Thanks for posting.

[Arne]

2. I'm in Florida,

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

[NanaCat]

3. It is indeed

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

[Arne]

5. I see, very interesting

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

[NanaCat]

4. Oh

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]

6. Love HCPL! Actually Harris County system.

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

[yellowdogintexas]

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

get locally.

I will investigate the Anaheim Library as well.