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[TuxedoKat]

16. There is!

Are you in one of these neighboring VA counties, (see link) if so, looks like you could apply online. If not, next time you're up there I would go into one or more (if not successful first time) of the Arlington libraries and ask for one anyway. Tell them you're from a rural VA area, not much selection. Since you're a state resident, maybe they will take pity on you and give you one anyway. Heck, if they are giving them to people from MD and DC, why not you? Also, check neighboring VA library systems. Most times you can just apply online and get extra cards that way. My sister-in-law from CA has the same crazy obsession as I do -- collecting library cards. We like to joke about it. Gee I even broke my elbow on the way to get one library card. I staggered into the library and still got the card. My sister-in-law's library system will give a free card to anyone that asks for one. Catch is you have to go there in person to get it! Was going to go out there last August and that was on my to do list, but unfortunately plans fell through.

https://library.arlingtonva.us/services/accounts-and-borrowing/get-a-free-library-card/#:~:text=You%20can%20get%20a%20free%20library%20card%20if,may%20apply%20for%20an%20Arlington%20Public%20Library%20card.

Looks like you can get one from this VA library system if you're not already a resident:

https://www.bplsonline.org/services/get-a-card/

LOL -- I just got a temp one from there! Interesting to see what it gets me...

Also, I think the NYPL gives non-residents a card for free for three months, then after that there is an annual fee if you want to continue. Many other states will give you an online card too for an annual fee. If I think of anything else, I'll pass it on.