Book lovers in Council Bluffs, Iowa, will no longer have to leave the library to get their fix.
A new book vending machine has opened in a local park, allowing residents to check out books from any time of the day, WOWT reports.
"The kiosk is a reflection of our commitment to innovative access to literature and learning," the Council Bluffs Public Library said in a statement.
There are 235 books available, including fiction and nonfiction, and DVDs are also available.
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