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List of Public Libraries with electronic borrowing privileges outside the town or city.

A list of libraries which allow borrowing privileges to users who do not reside in the library's town or city. In the US these are usually large city libraries which residents of the state can access. This list will focus on electronic borrowing privileges since physical items would be hard for non-residents to access. Physical items can also be obtained via Interlibrary Loan if you have an account with your local library.

Some libraries make their collections available to users anywhere for an annual fee.

Libraries within the USA that allow access to e-resources for state residents, alphabetical by state. Most allow free access; some have an annual fee associated for state residents outside the library's city or county:


 * California.
 * The Los Angeles Public Library allows all California residents to obtain a library card for free. Cards must be picked up in person. Their pre-registration page is here.
 * The San Francisco Public Library also allows California residents to obtain cards. Cards must be picked up in person with photo ID. Apply online here. Those with a disability preventing them from visiting the library in person may apply by mail.
 * Massachusetts. Boston Public Library. Anyone who lives, works, or studies in Massachusetts can get a free library card at the BPL. Get your card here.
 * Michigan. The Detroit Public Library allows Michigan residents to obtain a free library card if they already have a card from their local library in Michigan. Non-Michigan residents can obtain a card for an annual fee of $100. More info here.
 * Minnesota. Hennepin County Library (where Minneapolis is located) allows all residents of Minnesota to access their collections by registering their card from their local library. More info here.
 * New York.
 * The Brooklyn Public Library has e-cards available for New York State residents. Out-of-state residents can also obtain cards for an annual fee of $50. Apply here.
 * The New York Public Library has digital cards available for all New York state residents ages 13 and over. Apply here for a digital library card.
 * The Queens Public Library has e-cards available for all who live, work, or own property in New York state. Non-residents can also gain access for an annual fee of $50. Apply here.
 * Ohio.
 * Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. Cards available to all Ohio residents, as well as residents of Boone, Campbell, or Kenton County in Kentucky with a valid library card from your local library. Get your card here.
 * Cleveland Public Library. Cards available to anyone who lives, studies, works, or owns property in Ohio. Apply here.
 * Cuyahoga County Public Library. Available to all Ohio residents. Apply here.
 * Washington. Seattle Public Library only allows free access to residents of King County and certain other areas, but Washington residents outside those areas can obtain a card for $85 per year. More info here.

Libraries with fee-based memberships that can be accessed nationwide or worldwide:
 * The Brooklyn Public Library in Brooklyn, New York. Out-of-state residents can also obtain cards for an annual fee of $50. Apply here.
 * The Queens Public Library in Queens, New York. Annual fee of $50 for anyone who doesn't live, work, or own property in New York State. Apply here.
 * The Detroit Public Library in Detroit, Michigan. Non-Michigan residents may obtain a card for an annual fee of $100. More info here.