September is National Library Card Sign Up Month! Do you remember getting your first library card? Back when I got my first library card, the requirement was that you had to be able to write your name. As soon as I could, my mom took me to get my first library card. It was a special feeling and privilege to be able to use my own library card to check out picture books. I still remember my favorites like Corduroy and Make Way for Ducklings. Now there's no age limit to getting a library card! Anyone, at any age, can get a library card and start his or her life-long learning journey with free access to e-books, e-magazines, audiobooks, online classes, downloadable and streaming music, online articles, test preparation, and so much more! All you need is the most powerful card in your wallet - a library card!
Want to learn more about what a library card can do for you? Here's a list of 20 free library resources and services that might be new to you.
- Explore science themes with your kids by checking out a STEM Go! Kit.
- Check Consumer Reports from home.
- Learn to play a musical instrument, sing, or make art through ArtistWorks.
- Learn a language online.
- Find a musical score online.
- Stream one of 250 performances of the world's leading plays.
- Borrow books from libraries across the country.
- Prepare for the SAT, LSAT, NCLEX and more.
- Search your family history with HeritageQuest Online.
- Take an online technology, business, or creative class with Gale Courses.
- Download e-books.
- Start your own business.
- Download music from Freegal.
- Renew your materials online.
- Download audiobooks.
- Read an e-magazine from home.
- Discover your next favorite book.
- Check out exercise videos.
- Find articles, encyclopedias, and biographical information for your school project.
- Put a book on hold online.
You can also find engaging programs for you and your children in our Calendar of Events.
Library cards empower their users. So tell your family; tell your friends! Tell us how much your library card means to you by sharing a photo or story in the comments or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest using #MCPLCard. We'll be resharing photos and stories on social media and our website.
There's so much you can do with a library card.
Sign up for one today!
Susan
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