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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
This September the Rutherford County Library System is joining the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time to remind our communities that a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning.
A library card opens a world of infinite possibilities through resources and services that give students the tools to succeed in school and beyond. From STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) programs, family storytimes, to makerspaces and in-person or virtual homework help, libraries transform lives through education.
Libraries offer free and fun educational resources and activities that bring families and communities together, like upSTREAM Wednesdays at MGL library in Patterson Park, Grandparent's Day games and ice cream social at Linebaugh on Friday, September 6, and Reading with Suzie, the therapy dog at Smyrna on Monday, September 10.
Libraries play an important role in the education and development of children. Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifetime learning.
“Our library programs serve students of all ages,” says RCLS Director of Libraries, Rita Shacklett. “For younger children, we offer early literacy resources to help them learn to read and encourage school readiness, and for teens and older students, we provide access to technology and digital tools, such as 3D printers and recording studios, as well as GED resources.”
This year, Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep and friends are going on adventure as Honorary Chairs of Library Card Sign-Up Month. In their role, they will promote the value of a library card and bring attention to the many ways libraries transform lives and communities. During September, the Rutherford County Library System encourages all their current patrons to get a friend or family member to sign up for a library card, while sharing the importance of the public library.
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 in a national effort to ensure every child signs up for their own library card. For more information about how to sign up for a library card, please visit any of the five RCLS branch libraries in person or online at rclstn.org.
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Click here to check out this month's radio spot to hear about upcoming events for September.
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September 22 - 28 is Banned Book Week. Be on the lookout for great displays and news from your libraries.
September 29 is National Coffee Day! The Linebaugh Branch is celebrating with free coffee each morning beginning September 24, provided by Just Love Coffee Brewers!
Saturday, October 26 is Halloween Comic Fest. Mark your calendars now for this system-wide event!
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