Library Card Sign-Up Month
Do you love to read? If you do, then you already know that the library is the place for you! But maybe you aren’t crazy about reading…and that’s okay too, because I have news for you! Your local library has SO much more to offer you than just physical books. Over the last few years, not only have we acquired all the latest releases of your favorite books, but we have gained access to so many other resources just for our card holders.
Here’s what some of our librarians have to say about how their patrons use their CMRLS library cards:
"Our patrons use their library cards often to access our computers, which can be used for a lot of different purposes. Since it has Microsoft Suite, our patrons can use them to write resumés, letters, and work on school projects." – Tori Sharp @ FW
"We have a family that comes in to check out DVDs. They use the library to get DVDs because they do not have internet at their home and cable is so expensive, so they use the library for their entertainment needs. We also have a patron who attends USM online and she uses her card to login to our computers to do her classes because she doesn’t have internet at home." – Kathie Ward @ HA & ME
"Our patrons love to use their Acorn Cards to check out their books so they can fill out our food coupons to get free meals. They also like to work on the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. It is so fun to see the different books they choose. Sometimes patrons will make up stories about the covers of the book to tell me what it is about before I check it out to them. Homeschool families check out our books to use them as enhancements in their curriculum. They also use library time as their fun time in the day.
Moms with new infants will come and get a card to check out board books and will sit and excitedly read to them in the children’s section to expose them to new colors, shapes, and ideas." – Claire Hoffman @ BR
No matter if you choose to use your card inside the library or online, we have something for everyone. Check out Amy’s blog from last month to find out all the ways your card can help you online (hint: it’s not just for reading). https://cmrlslibrarynews.blogspot.com/2024/07/back-to-school-back-to-library.html.
This all sounds great, so how do you get your CMRLS library card?
Check out everything you need to know at https://cmrls.lib.ms.us/services/get-a-library-card/.
We are excited about Library Card Sign-Up Month this September and you might find lots of fun activities happening at your local branch. Visit our online calendar to see how you can get plugged in to our awesome events! https://cmrls.trumba.com/.
Happy September and have fun with your CMRLS library card!
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