I go in and goto new titles. I read a lot about 3-7 books a week. By perusing the library offerings I know when a new book by certain authors is available now thru purchase or I can get on the waiting list at the library. With certain authors I will purchase the book. At 27-30 a pop for a new offering the public library allows me to become informed on my purchasing decision. An on line library or music offering is (almost) the same as the public library. On the opposite side is a multipage diatribe against public libraries by Dennis Wheatley a favorite author of mine who feels that every borrowing is cash out of his pocket.
thanx,
bill