Library Card Sign-up Month 2026
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September
This September, we invite 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 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.
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 vibing out 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 the North Sioux City Community Library you’ll find:
- eBooks on Libby, databases, periodicals, business resources, and more
- Check out a SD State Park pass to explore the outdoors or borrow a Wonderbook to bring storytime home!
- Programs and events for all ages—from storytimes and book clubs to craft nights and LEGOs.
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.
- Throughout the month of September, renew your (expired) library card or open a new one and receive an entry to win a gift basket from J’s Nutrition. Plus, you’ll get a coupon for a free dessert or McCafe from McDonalds!
Stop by the North Sioux City Community Library to sign up for your card today!