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 FREE 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.

This year, Icelandic-Chinese composer, singer, producer, two-time GRAMMY® Award winner and multi-instrumentalist Laufey will serve as honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month! As honorary chair, Laufey will spotlight how, no matter what your tastes are, a library card “hits all the right notes.” Whether you enjoy reading a classic story, learning new skills in the library’s makerspace, or checking out instruments and tools in the Library of Things, it’s all available at your public library.

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, how to donate used books in Delaware, volunteer your time, or host a book drive, 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. Read now, because success won’t wait!