Library Card Sign-up Month Press Kit

Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs-up for their own library card.

Throughout the school year, public librarians and library staff will assist parents and caregivers with saving hundreds of dollars on educational resources and services for students. From free access to STEAM programs/activities, educational apps, in-person and virtual homework help, technology workshops to the expertise of librarians, a library card is one of the most cost-effective back-to-school supplies available.   

How much money can you save?  Visit our Library Value Calculator to total your savings. 

Media Contact

Media interested in additional artwork sizes and/or scheduling interviews with ALA spokespersons may contact ALA Media Relations cmomedia@ala.org.

Tools for libraries are available on the Library Card Sign-up Month web page.

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A Library Card is Elemental

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Fire up your imagination

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Dive into learning

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Dive into a new hobby

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Facebook Share: A Library Card i Elemental. Get Yours Today. September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Elemental characters Ember and Wade ride a scooter through Element City. Wade holds up an Element City library card.

Facebook Share: Fire Up your imagination with a library card. Get yours today! September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Elemental character Ember is pictured.

Facebook Share: Dive into a new hobby with a library card. Get yours today! September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Elemental character Wade is pictured leaping into the air with a raised fist.