A Library Card Hits All The Right Notes: Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September

The Centre County Library & Historical Museum invites you 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 September, B sharp and sign up for a library card. Stop by a Centre County Library branch or sign up for your card here.

This year’s theme, “A Library Card Hits All the Right Notes,” is a reminder that libraries offer something for everyone—no matter your age, background, or goals. Whether you’re checking out a classic story or trying something new, finding harmony at the library’s programs, finding your focus in a study room or vibing out in a cozy nook, or composing your future with new skills, there’s a seat in the front row at the library for you, and your library card is the ticket.

At The Centre County Library, you’ll find:

● Books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, computers, printers, Wi-fi hotspots and more

● You can even borrow ukuleles and passes to the Discovery Space

● Programs and events for all ages—from storytimes 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 your community.

30 Days of 30 Reasons Why You Should Get A Library Card

On each day of September, a reason to sign up for a library card will be posted on our Facebook and Instagram accounts. Follow along and check the calendar below whenever you need a reminder why the library is so great!