The Marin County Free Library also has several in-person location. Above, the library at the Marin Civic Center.
Marin County is becoming an example of how county residents are changing the way they consume public library materials. The Marin County Free Library this month reached a milestone: 1 million digital checkouts through its shared digital resource, the app called Libby.
The library’s consortium of assets, MARINet, was established 35 years ago to better connect library resources for community members in Marin. Over the years, MARINet has expanded to provide such digital resources as OverDrive’s Libby app, online access to the New York Times and internet connectivity for public libraries. Libby itself boasts over 100,000 titles, including eBooks, audiobooks, comics, manga and magazines, many selections also available in Spanish. It also emphasizes inclusivity by providing adjustable font sizes, dyslexia-friendly fonts and other ways to improve access.
“We celebrate this milestone as a demonstration and commitment to a valued community resource that welcomes all,” MCFL Director Lana Adlawan said in a statement.
