Once digitised, these unique items will be available for full text search, download and reading through Google Books, as well as being searchable through the Library's website and stored in perpetuity within the Library's digital archive.

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Customers will use their local library's website to search for and select a book to borrow.

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To start checking out Kindle library books, visit your local library's website.

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