Hello how may I help you? Yes, I was curious about membership requirements. Sure, which library are you inquiring about? The New York City library. Alright, and where do you live? I live in Madison, Wisconsin. Okay. A membership card for non-New York residents costs $75 per month. Ouch! That hurts. Yes, it's quite high for visitors. Are there partnerships through Madison libraries that would allow me to get books for free? You could get a membership to a library in your home town.