The New Library

Pete Zicato · 10-28-2011, 08:40 AM

This could have gone in the "making me happy" thread also.

I found out recently that the suburban Chicago library system now allows you to borrow Kindle books. The selection isn't great yet, but I've gotten some worthwhile reading. I read #5 in the Dresden series last week, and I just started the first Game of Thrones book last

Free stuff. I love it.

BigV · 10-28-2011, 10:07 AM

Not free.

Your tax dollars paid for the library, the technology to distribute the book to you, indeed for the license to "loan" the "book" twenty-six times before they have to pay for another license.

Not free. Not an entitlement. You paid for it.

Lamplighter · 10-28-2011, 10:24 AM

What can I think of that is "free"... not a lot.

Our local library also has such a lending option, and the Kindles are in demand.

It's a deal for anyone that might not afford a Kindle
It's a deal for anyone that might want to buy a Kindle
It's a deal for anyone that might want short term use of a Kindle

It's a great deal for anyone that might want to read a book... on a Kindle

classicman · 10-28-2011, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

Not free.

Your tax dollars paid for the library,

what if I don't pay taxes, is it free then?

wolf · 10-28-2011, 10:34 AM

My local library started Kindle lending last month. I've gotten one book, and am now NEXT IN LINE for A Dance with Dragons.

Little hint ... the book only leaves your device if the wifi/3G is turned on at or after the return date.

Pete Zicato · 10-28-2011, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

Not free.

Your tax dollars paid for the library, the technology to distribute the book to you, indeed for the license to "loan" the "book" twenty-six times before they have to pay for another license.

Not free. Not an entitlement. You paid for it.

True. But I have to pay the tax anyway. So...

10-28-2011, 08:40 AM	#1
Pete Zicato Turns out my CRS is a symptom of TMB. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 2,916	The New Library This could have gone in the "making me happy" thread also. I found out recently that the suburban Chicago library system now allows you to borrow Kindle books. The selection isn't great yet, but I've gotten some worthwhile reading. I read #5 in the Dresden series last week, and I just started the first Game of Thrones book last Free stuff. I love it. __________________ Talk nerdy to me.

10-28-2011, 10:07 AM	#2
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Not free. Your tax dollars paid for the library, the technology to distribute the book to you, indeed for the license to "loan" the "book" twenty-six times before they have to pay for another license. Not free. Not an entitlement. You paid for it. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

10-28-2011, 10:24 AM	#3
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	What can I think of that is "free"... not a lot. Our local library also has such a lending option, and the Kindles are in demand. It's a deal for anyone that might not afford a Kindle It's a deal for anyone that might want to buy a Kindle It's a deal for anyone that might want short term use of a Kindle It's a great deal for anyone that might want to read a book... on a Kindle

10-28-2011, 10:34 AM	#5
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	My local library started Kindle lending last month. I've gotten one book, and am now NEXT IN LINE for A Dance with Dragons. Little hint ... the book only leaves your device if the wifi/3G is turned on at or after the return date. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

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