This is a fairly common scenario in public libraries. We are across the river from another state and get lots of out-of-state users. They prefer to come to us because of better selection and technology and longer hours. To have full access to our collections and services, they can purchase a library card for the equilavent cost of what our city’s average tax-payer pays for library service in a given year. (Right now, that’s about $7/month.)

The great thing about Wisconsin is that there are reciprocol privileges for any state resident, without a fee. With proof of Wisconsin address, anyone can get a library card at whatever library in the state they choose.