• By Amber McClure
  • Posted Thursday, September 10, 2020

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. What better time to get your library card? Whether you are getting your first library card, or renewing your old one, we can help get you set up with full free access to everything the library has to offer.

first library card with brother

Why get a library card?

  1. 24/7 access to ebooks, audiobooks and magazines online anytime, anywhere.
  2. With your library card, you get full access to our digital library on any device at any time.
  3. Access to databases and online resources.
  4. Need homework help? Doing a research paper? Starting a new business? Whatever you are doing, the library has something to help with that. With a library card, you get to enjoy all of these databases and services.
  5. Free books, movies and music.
  6. Library card holders can check out books, emagazines, download music, and more by visiting our website and visiting one of our ten branches.
  7. Computers and printing.
  8. All library card holders have free access to public use computers and printing. All patrons can get up to 10 pages printed for free daily.
  9. Virtual programs online
  10. You can join us for free virtual programs using Zoom. These include storytimes, preschool programs, genealogy classes, computer classes and small business and non profit resource classes throughout the month.



Want to know more about our resources and what we are doing this month? Take a look at our Director’s message.

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