For example, Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism has a nice collection and they only require an Emirates ID which is not too hard to get for visitors. The same is true for other public libraries in the UK. It's probably a good idea to sign up for library memberships wherever you travel!
That's slow and clumsy. Overdrive.com searches across multiple libraries. (<https://np.reddit.com/r/books/comments/6uxca9/have_more_than...>)
I use Overdrive.com and not Libby, because I do all my reading on a physical Kindle. Two unexpected things I found after buying it:
1. How easy it is (as an American holder of multiple library cards) to find a book. If I see a book mentioned that sounds interesting, I can
* Go to overdrive.com
* Search across all the libraries I have a card at for the book
* Go to one of the libraries in the list of results
* Either
* borrow the book, or
* if no copy is available, put myself on the hold list, and check another library in the above list
Once I borrow the book, it automatically gets sent to my Kindle. The next time I pick up the device (typically in bed at night), the book and anything else I've sent to it is waiting for me.
2. How easy it is to switch between books. I almost never read an ebook straight through. I am constantly switching between it and other books I also have borrowed. Of course you can do that with physical books, but the lack of friction in switching between ebooks on the same device makes doing so so quick and easy that there's no comparison.
I've just tried and this is what I got (I live in San Jose): "You must be a resident of Los Angeles to register for a library card."
How do I get a library card?
"To receive a library card you can fill out an application in person at any Los Angeles Public Library location, or download the application form , fill it out and bring it in to any location, or pre-register over the Internet by visiting the Library's Web Pre-Registration Page. If you only want access to online resources, and are a resident of the City of Los Angeles, you can get an eCard online. Library cards are free for California residents."
[1] https://www.lapl.org/faq/how-do-i-get-library-card
Looks like they allow you to get a library card in person at the library if you're not living in LA. They just don't allow you to get the card online. I got my Card when I visited their main library in LA.