Library Card Sign-up Month

Celebration

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Crop of Library Card Sign-up Month poster. Yellow hand hols a library card that reads : One Card
Library Card Sign-Up Month is a national public awareness campaign started in 1987 to emphasize the importance of a library card to a child’s education.

One Card Endless Possibilities

It may be small, but a library card packs a mighty punch. Borrow museum passes, musical instruments, and even tools from your library’s collection. Take part in engaging programs like book clubs, movie nights, crafting classes, and lectures. Access technology, Wi-Fi, and career resources to support your goals, whether you're a student, job seeker, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner. It’s one card with endless possibilities!
Poster, poster file, and bookmarks are available in the ALA Store!
Free resources available on the Library Card Sign-up Month web page.

Event tags:
Celebration
Featured Event
Online
September 01, 2025
All day
Upcoming Events
28
Jul
05
Sep

eLearning

This six-week online course is a basic primer for library acquisitions concepts common to all library material formats.

28
Jul
22
Aug

eLearning

This 4-week online course provides an overview of acquiring, providing access to, administering, supporting, and monitoring access to electronic resources. The course offers a basic background in electronic

29
Jul
31
Jul

Conference

This interactive three-day virtual event features expert speakers on current topics facing library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them.

30
Jul

eLearning

Webinar

Learn why computational thinking skills are important for young children, how to access free multimedia resources, and how they have been used to run fun and engaging programs in libraries.

04
Aug
31
Aug

eLearning

This four-week course by librarian and gerontologist Fatima Perkins helps libraries engage older adults. It covers assessing needs, creating impactful programs, and includes mentorship for developing a

04
Aug
12
Sep

eLearning

This 6-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of collection assessment in libraries. The course is designed for those who are responsible for or interested in collection assessment in all types

04
Aug
29
Aug

eLearning

This 4-week online course addresses the basic components of collection development and management (CDM) in libraries. Complete definition of collection development and collection management

04
Aug
29
Aug

eLearning

This 4-week online course introduces participants to the principles, policies and practices of preservation in libraries and archives. It is designed to inform all staff, across divisions and departments and at

05
Aug

eLearning

Webinar

Library consultant Toby Greenwalt demonstrates the capabilities of Super Searchers and Meet LEO and showcases potential applications in the library workspace.

07
Aug
09
Aug

Conference

Pacific Northwest Library Association Virtual Conference

12
Aug

eLearning

Webinar

Learn how San Francisco Public Library partnered with hoopla Digital to bring e-books/media to people in the county’s jails.

19
Aug

eLearning

Come and learn the best practices that are having an impact on the lives of so many community members across the nation through the healthy and sustainable libraries they have built and how they are

20
Aug

eLearning

This study aims to investigate the alignment between a University of Minnesota library’s resources and the research outputs of the university’s scholars.

20
Aug

eLearning

Webinar

Library consultant Toby Greenwalt demonstrates the capabilities of Super Searchers and Meet LEO and showcases potential applications in the library workspace.

25
Aug
03
Oct

eLearning

This 6-week online course is a basic primer for library cataloging concepts and practices. It covers: principles underlying cataloging practice; examples illustrating the principles in practice; tools used in

25
Aug
03
Oct

eLearning

This 6-week online course is a basic primer for library cataloging concepts and practices. It covers: principles underlying cataloging practice; examples illustrating the principles in practice; tools used in