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 (ALA) and libraries nationwide unite in an effort to ensure everyone signs up for their own library card.
A library card is your most important school supply — and everyone can have one! From borrowing books, ebooks and museum passes, to getting homework help, learning new skills, or enjoying story time, a public library card helps you do more of the things that you enjoy.
2024 Library Card Sign-up Month Theme
In 2024, the American Library Association (ALA) is teaming up with Skybound Entertainment and toy and game company Hasbro to encourage people to roll out to their libraries with the TRANSFORMERS franchise, featuring Optimus Prime, as part of Library Card Sign-Up Month
“Libraries are more important than ever to our communities, opening up worlds of knowledge and adventure to all people,” said Arune Singh, VP, Brand, Editorial, Skybound Entertainment. “We’re thrilled to work with ALA to bring Optimus Prime’s message of respect and inclusivity to all sentient beings, whether bots, humans or anyone else who loves to read! There’s no better time to show your support for your local libraries than now.”
Delaware Libraries
In Delaware, there are truly amazing libraries in every county:
New Castle County
- Appoquinimink Public Library
- Bear Public Library
- Brandywine Public Library
- Claymont Public Library
- Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library
- Delaware City Public Library
- Elsmere Public Library
- Hockessin Public Library
- Kirkwood Public Library
- New Castle Public Library
- Newark Free Library
- Route 9 Library
- Wilmington Public Library
- Wilmington Public Library-North Branch
- Woodlawn Public Library
Kent County
- Dover Public Library
- Harrington Public Library
- Kent County Public Library
- Milford Public Library
- Smyrna Public Library
Sussex County
- Greenwood Public Library
- Bridgeville Public Library
- Delmar Public Library
- Frankford Public Library
- Georgetown Public Library
About the American Library Association
The American Library Association (ALA) is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more than 140 years, the ALA has been the trusted voice for academic, public, school, government, and special libraries, advocating for the profession and the library’s role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. For more information, visit www.ala.org.
About Success Won’t Wait
Founded in 2002, Success Won’t Wait is a not-for-profit literacy organization based in Wilmington, Delaware. To learn more about Success Won’t Wait’s literacy projects over the years, how to donate used children’s books in Delaware, or how to volunteer your time, please click on the About Us tab above.
And, if your program, school or center needs assistance with books, please Contact Us to learn more.
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