Library Card Sign-Up Month: Sign Up, Renew, Replace

This September, Alpha Park Public Library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discover how your library card can open the door to endless opportunities!

Throughout the month of September, everyone who signs up for a new APL card, renews their expired APL card, or replaces a lost APL card will be entered into the prize drawing for a new Kindle Fire HD10, courtesy of the Friends of Alpha Park Public Library. The library is also waiving the fee to replace library cards during Library Card Sign-Up Month.

“Whether you’re new to the district, or just haven’t visited us in a while, this is a great opportunity to get your library card and check out all the resources we have to offer the community,” says Library Director Amy Harris. “The start of the school year is also the perfect time to make sure your child has their own library card – we’d love to see every student accessing the library regularly!”

“We’d also like to remind the community that we’re a Fine Free library, meaning that we no longer charge overdue fines when items are returned late,” says Harris. Exceptions include video games and special equipment, and patrons are still responsible for paying for lost or damaged materials.

Anyone who lives within the library’s district can sign up for a free library card by visiting the library’s Circulation Desk with a photo ID and proof of current address. Staff can verify your eligibility based on your home address.

This year’s theme for Library Card Sign-Up Month, “One Card, Endless Possibilities,” is a reminder that libraries are more than just books, and libraries are for everyone — no matter your age, background, or goals. Whether you're diving into a new hobby, searching for your next great read, brushing up on tech skills, searching for a new job, or helping your child succeed in school, it all starts with a library card.

Stop by the library today, or call 309-697-3822 for more information.