Here in Indiana, several smaller public libraries around the state have formed a network called Evergreen. Patrons can request books from any of the participating libraries (or get them in person), and generally receive them within about 10 days. The libraries won't send DVDs or CDs, but I think if you happen to be at another participating library, you can check out the DVD/CD/BlueRay and then return it to your home library. Anyways, its wonderful! I assume other states have something similar, but maybe not. It probably works well in Indiana partly because Indiana is such a small state geographically.