Get Carded
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs up for their own library card.
Visit the ALA Website for More Information About Library Card Sign-up Month.
Get Involved
All September long be sure to visit your local library online or in-person to see what’s new and take part in the celebration.
Find Your Local Library
Big Fall Releases
Check out these must-read new releases during Library Card Sign-Up Month—or enter for your chance to win them!
Enter the Sweepstakes
10 Ways Libraries Made Having a Library Card Even Cooler
(If That’s Even Possible)
1. New York Public Library – Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop Library Card
2. Queens Public Library – Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop Library Card
3. Brooklyn Public Library – The Book of HOV Library Card
4. LA County Library – 19th Amendment Centennial Library Card
5. Sunshine Coast Libraries, Australia – First Nations Library Card
6. Nashville Public Library – “I Read Banned Books” Library Card
7. New York Public Library – Spider-Man Library Card
8. San Diego Public Library – Pride Library Card Collection
9. Queens Public Library – Mets Library Card
10. New York Public Library – The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats Library Card