Can you get a library card from a library if you don't live in the area?

Question

I've noticed the nice collection of online books major libraries have online and mine does not.

The next time I'm in a major city, could I get a library card from a library and use it to access their online books? Or do you need to live in the area?

Answer 1

The way it works in my city is, is that locals get the card for free and non-locals have to pay a small price.

Answer 2

In IL you need to get a library card from the library in the county you live in. I am allowed to check out books from libraries in other counties with my card.

Answer 3

This really depends on the library.  The best thing to do would be to contact the library's membership department and ask or look on their website.

Answer 4

go to your library and ask them to order the books through interlibrary loan.  our library won't let nonresidents get a library card unless they have reciprocal borrowing priviledges.