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Discover the superpower of reading with a library card!
It's National Library Card Sign-Up Month! As children return to school, whether virtual or in-person, it's a great time for them to explore what the library has to offer and develop an interest in daily reading. Children can get a library card at any age with proof of their legal guardian's residency. If they are old enough to understand its value, a library card of their own can give them a sense of responsibility and help them learn the importance of caring for things that belong to others. We have two super-powered options available!
Sing along with Arthur: "Having fun isn't hard...when you've got a library card!"
D.W. can't wait to get a library card...but at her library you need to be able to write your full name first! Will she be successful? Watch the video read-aloud of the book, "D.W.'s Library Card", written and illustrated by Marc Brown, to find out!
It's Pete the Cat's first time at the library. In the video read-aloud of the book, "Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library", by written and illustrated by James Dean, Pete gets a fun tour of library and even reads a few super cool stories while he's there. Without even leaving the library, Pete goes on so many groovy adventures. All Pete needs is a little imagination—and of course, his library card!
Have you ever thought about bringing a dragon to the library? Don't do it! Find out what can go wrong and learn the librarian's excellent solution to the problem that makes everyone happy in the video read-aloud of the book, "Do NOT Bring Your Dragon to the Library", written by Julie Gassman and illustrated by Andy Elkerton.
When Amelia Bedelia takes a class trip to the library, she gets her very own library card! Amelia is sure she will love everything about the library. She can't wait! Will Amelia Bedelia stay out of trouble? Watch what happens in the video read-aloud of the book, "Amelia Bedelia's First Library Card", written by Herman Parrish and illustrated by Lynne Avril Cravath.
As a young black man in the segregated South of the 1920s, Richard Wright wanted to explore new worlds through books, but was forbidden from borrowing them from the library. Learn how Richard's love of reading, his determination, and help from a co-worker came together to make his dream a reality. "Richard Wright and the Library Card", written by William Miller and illustrated by R. Gregory Christie, is an inspirational story about the turning point in the life of a young man who became an exceptional writer.
Whether you sign-up this month for your very own library card or use the one you already have, we hope you take advantage of everything our library has to offer!
AGE GROUP: | Elementary |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |
