September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

Posted August 25, 2014 11:00 pm

Shelley Campbell, Public Relations Specialist

As students head back to school, we encourage parents to visit the West Chicago Public Library District and make sure their children and teens sign-up for the most important school supply of all - a library card.

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when the American Library Association and libraries across the country remind parents and caregivers that a library card is the smartest card you can own.

When it comes to achieving academic success, a library card provides students with access to a world of both print and electronic resources. Students can access free databases, online homework help and attend programs, activities and clubs that provide an added value to the educational experience. No wonder that 84% of Americans agree that the public library is important to education.

This September, open the door to a world of possibilities for the student in your life and make sure they're signed up for a library card today.

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