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

This September, Bristol Public Library 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 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 relaxing 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 Bristol Public Library you’ll find:

• Online classes, eBooks, audiobooks, movies, accessible materials, Ancestry Library Edition & more;
•  Tech help in the Computer Lab, museum & park passes;
• Programs and events for all ages—from story times and book clubs to concerts, cooking demonstrations, craft programs, job search support & more.

 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.

This September, sign up for a library card. Stop by Bristol Public Library to sign up for your card today. In a hurry? Get access to most of our online resources by registering online for a temporary digital library card HERE