This September, The Centre County Library & Historical Museum invites residents to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month and discover how a library card can hit all the right notes, no matter what your tastes are.
With a library card, you can do more than check out books. From free classes and job resources to homework help, streaming media, and cultural events, today’s libraries connect communities to information, inspiration, and each other.
An initiative of the American Library Association, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September since 1987 to mark the beginning of the school year, combat illiteracy, and encourage communities everywhere to explore all the offerings that having a library card unlocks. Today, thousands of public libraries and schools nationwide participate in the month-long celebration each fall.
This year’s theme, “A Library Card Hits All the Right Notes,” is a reminder that libraries offer something for everyone — no matter age, background, or goals. Whether checking out a classic story or trying something new, finding harmony at the library’s programs, finding focus in a study room or vibing out in a cozy nook, or composing the future with new skills, there’s a seat in the front row at the library for everyone, and a library card is the ticket.
At The Centre County Library, patrons will find:
- Books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, computers, printers, Wi-fi hotspots and more
- Borrow ukuleles and passes to the Discovery Space
- Programs and events for all ages — from story times and book clubs to job search support and tech help
Getting a library card is free, easy, and empowering. For students, it’s a key to academic success. For adults, it’s a gateway to lifelong learning. For everyone, it’s a smart way to stay connected to the community.
This September, stop by a Centre County Library branch or visit the library online at www.centrecountylibrary.org to sign up for a library card.
