

GALESBURG – September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Galesburg Public Library joins the American Library Association and libraries nationwide to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning.


There is nothing more empowering than signing up for your own library card. Through access to technology, media resources and educational programs, a library card gives students the tools to succeed in the classroom and provides people of all ages opportunities to pursue their dreams and passions.


To sign up for a library card, visit www.galesburglibrary.org and go to "Using the Library." Under "My Account," you can apply for a library card online. Anyone who lives in Galesburg, including college students, or who owns property in Galesburg, is eligible for a library card, as it’s already paid for through your taxes. District 205 students are also eligible for a card. Those ages 5 through 15 will need parental consent. If you do not live within the city limits of Galesburg, you may purchase an annual non-resident card that is good for the entire family.


At Galesburg Public Library, you’ll find a wide variety of educational resources and activities, including Tuesday morning Tai Chi, several book clubs, Dungeons & Dragons, story times, access to databases such as Ancestry.com, and ebooks and audiobooks that you can access through the Libby app on your phone.


This year, DC’s Wonder Woman is embarking on a mission to champion the power of a library card as honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month. In her new role, Wonder Woman will promote the value of libraries and encourage everyone to get their own library card.


During September, Galesburg Public Library will host Library Card Sign-up activities, starting with a kickoff event in the Storybook Garden from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1. The event includes a drive for outdoor toys, such as jump ropes and balls, to donate to local children who may be missing out on their P.E. classes due to COVID-19. Then, stop by every Saturday for a book sale in the garden, weather-permitting, and a chance to sign up for a library card.


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