Aren't libraries brilliant?!

I know this is not news, but they just are, aren't they? I've finally got into the habit of checking my library online before buying a book and I'm amazed at how often one of the branches has the book in stock. And then I can reserve it (for 25p) and have it delivered to my local branch (which is very handy and the staff are lovely and my boys love it there). Just wonderful. No?