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Oh, that's good to know! I used to feel guilty requesting books be purchased by libraries instead of buying them myself due to lack of funds, but I am glad to hear it's helpful! I always hope it will help more people discover books they love.

I 😍 our library!! The issue here in Denmark is with eBooks. The library has to pay a fee every time it is borrowed. Physical books are more expensive, but only have a one time fee for libraries. They expect a lifetime of 37 borrows pr physical book. eBooks can only be borrowed 3 times for that price

Great info - I had no idea this could help!

great advice, thank you!!

I honestly never thought of that. Thank you, and I will do!

I do this all the time with my local library as do many others. Just went and requested a book coming out later this month and there are more than 20 people ahead of me in the queue. This is actually helpful for the library to know so that multiple copies can be ordered.

I used to order adult fiction for my library. It helped when patrons would request specific books or authors. After all, we order books for YOU, so you should have some input. Not every request can be granted due to budget and collection requirements, but most librarians will try.

Such a great reminder! Also know the tiny thrill authors get when they find their book on the shelf can make all the difference

I use that service here in the AZ library system. Works very well.😎

Awesome! And if you don’t have a library card, go get one asap!

I do it all the time

I never knew this before. Thank you for sharing!

yes! (former librarian here). librarians want to have what people want in their collections! there should be a link on your library’s website to suggest a title for purchase. At mine they will even place a hold on it for you when it arrives so you’re first in line to get it. Libraries rule.

Good points ,seldom discussed. Thank you!!

And if your printer is broken, they have computers and printers you can use.Ten cents a page.

**if the books are NOT circulating. Apparently my auto correct is completely changing words on me early in the morning as I sip my coffee.

Oh they do??? Yay!!!! I'm happy to know thay!!! 🤩🤩🤩

Thats so good hope it has a great contents

Do you get more from a library purchase since they loan it out so many times than a regular purchase?

I use Libby, too. Great collection there. I've requested a few books and labeled them under Tags, and turned on the Notify Me feature.

Libraries rule! We love to purchase books for our patrons and are happy to look for books all across the country through the Interlibrary Loan system. 💙📚 #booksky #librarysky

My library is the BEST! They’ve never turned down my requests.

More readers should do it👍

My dad started requesting titles after he retired and had time to read something besides the newspaper. I am carrying on the tradition. Love seeing the message come through from the library that they are purchasing the book! 📚

There are literally pages of books I've requested my library to get.

Good to know.

Multnomah County libraries are extremely proactive about purchasing local authors.

Thanks for suggestion.

Definitely. I like all my books to get into libraries and my new book 'Murder in the Climate Assembly' promotes libraries of things. I'm launching once I have 50 followers, hopefully in Feb, so check out and support/share if interested 😀. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dab...

Ah, my library is allowing requests again, so I requested Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson.

These are the self-published books I ordered. The writer Jordann Sadler called me for an alumni informational interview through @obies.bsky.social linktr.ee/JVSadler

What I do is just donate books everywhere possible. I've had thousands of books. Giveaway now, happy to. Donate many to libraries. Librarians will know when they see them. The gift of literacy is supreme in any language,

Love my library - Mid-Continent Public Library is a titan here, I hope they know how many they have helped to learn so much!!

Thanks for the advice, I tried once before with getting them into a library. This time I'm going to check out some of these resources mentioned and try again.📖

Library pictures.

I didn't know that! I do this all the time and jokingly refer to it as "pestering the library." I feel like Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption. "Now I'm going to write two letters a week."

As a librarian who oversaw purchases for forty years, I can guarantee that requests drive purchases.

Wait, you can request books they don’t have? I had no idea. Time to start making a list.