This Library Extension Plug-In Shows You Which Books Are Available at the Library | Mental Floss | Books

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By Michele Debczak, Jul 4, 2022

Editor’s Note: I use this extension in my Firefox…

Before you buy books online, check out this extension to see what’s at your local library. / Mitshu/iStock via Getty Images

Though the library is definitely the cheapest resource for readers, it’s not always the most convenient. Your local branch has a limited number of titles available to check out at any given time, while online retailers make millions of books easy to purchase with just a click.

If you want to support your library without giving up your online shopping habits for good, try installing Library Extension.

According to CNET, the desktop plug-in for Firefox, Edge, and Google Chrome will tell you if the book you’re browsing on Amazon (or Barnes & Noble, Audible, or Goodreads) is available through your local library. Once you install it, the extension will ask you to select the most convenient place for you to check out books. If you’re a cardholder at multiple libraries, or if your local branch is part of a larger system, you can select more than one location.

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