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		rahimnathwani on March 17, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Libraries struggle to afford e-books, seek new law... The books are often the same as what you would find in a store. It's possible to put a protective cover on a used book. The books at my local library come in many different sizes, including the size of a paperback novel.

WalterBright on March 17, 2024 [–]

My local library, too. It's also clear they handle the books by hand. There's no automated system.

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