The library rules (and so do library streaming services)

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Summer is almost here, and that means getting outside, having fun in the sun, and touching grass. But if you need to cool down for a bit, allow me to sing the praises of the library. If your local library system is anything like mine, it probably offers a lot of great things for you to do, both tech-related and not, at no extra cost.

I’m part of the Multnomah County Library system, and I’m frankly spoiled by all of the things available with just a free library card. The perk I use most is the ability to fill up my Kindle with the wide selection of ebooks made available through OverDrive, a platform that partners with thousands of libraries to distribute their digital collections. Thanks to this option, I basically always have something to read; I’m able to put 10 holds on ebooks in the catalog, and...

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