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September is Library Card Sign-up Month

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What is Library Card Sign-up Month? It is a month-long national public awareness that highlights the importance of a library card by sharing ways a library card connects people to information and connects people to people.

Optimus Prime holds a Cybertron Public Library Card saying "Libraries -- more than meets the eye... roll out with a library card. September is Library Card Sign-up Month

A library card is a gateway to knowledge and the key to unlocking many free resources to fun and learning for all ages. Here are our top 5 Reasons why you need one.

Five. Fun way to learn: The library has many fun programs and activities. If you haven’t discovered them, you might be surprised how creative and cool they are. Check out our Activities calendar to join in on the fun.

Four. Join a Book club and more: From Book clubs to Teen clubs, we have you covered. Find what peeks your interest and meet new people while sharing common interests.

Three. Free streaming movies: with a library card, you have access to thousands of inspiring and educational entertainment, when and where you want it. Kanopy has you covered for hours and hours of commercial-free movies and documentaries.

Two. Explore our back-to-school resources: Take a journey through our educational resources for back-to-school and databases offering, including TexShare, LearningExpress Library, local and current full-text and archived news. Discover our Tutor.com homework help resource for elementary through high school students, offering assistance in a variety of subjects for all learners. You can connect to a Tutor now or drop off your work for writing/math review or get on-demand expert help with subject of your choice. Also available are access to SAT/ACT, LSAT, MCAT GRE, AP and other text prep, all in the comfort of your home.

One. Books, books and books: Whether you like to read a physical book, download an electronic book or listen to an audio downloadable book, we’ve got you covered. Reading is more accessible than ever before, so visit us or go online to digitally check out thousands of our ebooks and audiobooks free with your library card through Libby.

With more options than ever, swing by your local library or visit us online to register or renew your library card and get to reading.