Do you have a library card? If not, now is the perfect time to get one.

September is the annual celebration of a simple card that opens up a world of unlimited possibilities. Your library card allows access to a wide range of print and electronic resources for free. National Library Card Sign-Up Month is an invitation to everyone to visit their local library to explore and discover a wealth of knowledge right at your fingertips.

The national musically inspired theme this year from the American Library Association is “A Library Card Hits All the Right Notes.” As described on the ALA website:

No matter what your tastes are, a library card hits all the right notes!

Check out a classic story or hit shuffle and try something new. Find harmony at your library’s book clubs, movie nights, crafting classes, and author talks. A headphone kind of day? Find your focus in a study room or vibe out in a cozy nook. Compose your future with new skills in your library’s makerspace or check out instruments and tools in the Library of Things. No matter what rhythm you find yourself in, there’s a seat in the front row at the library for you.

This September, B sharp, and sign up for a library card!

To celebrate, some library systems are providing incentives to sign up for a free card. For example, the Palm Beach County Library System is offering this deal.

This September, the Palm Beach County Library System is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month with a special incentive encouraging members to share the Library with friends and family.

For members who bring a friend or family member to any Library location to sign up for a new Library card, or renew an expired card, both will be entered into a drawing for a special prize. Both participants will also receive a limited-edition Pop-It keychain featuring the phrase “I Heart Palm Beach County Library System,” while supplies last.

To participate, visit any Palm Beach County Library System location in person: www.pbclibrary.org/locations

In a time when reading for pleasure has declined, a library card is a great way to expand your mind beyond endless phone scrolling. In fact, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners declared 2026 as the year to Rediscover Reading. Even if you don’t live in Palm Beach County, you can participate in the themed months to expand your reading beyond the usual.

What are you waiting for? Drop in today to get your card! You deserve it!