Autobots, roll out…to the library! September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association, opens a new window and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers, and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards lifelong learning. Sign-up today!
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month!
“Libraries play an important role in the education and development of children,” says OPL Executive Director Laura Marlane. “We have library programs that serve students of all ages and backgrounds, such as storytimes, book clubs, escape rooms, teen advisory board, and more.”
From borrowing books, e-books, and partnership passes to getting homework help, learning new skills, or attending storytime, a library card helps you do more of what you enjoy. Spark your creativity as a builder or programmer by tinkering in your library’s makerspace; mine the library’s stacks and databases for new stories and adventures; kickstart your critical thinking skills to defeat the Decepticons of misinformation lurking online. Hitting the road? Use your library card to fuel your mind with books, e-books, audiobooks, and museum passes.
OPL, along with libraries everywhere, continues to adapt and expand services to meet the evolving community needs. To sign up for a library card or to learn more about the library’s resources and programs, please visit your neighborhood branch or omahalibrary.org.
Explore All That Your Library Card Can Do
Check out these top ten reasons for having a library card:
- Books: Access all the books in all the formats (eBook, audiobook, large print, Playaways, etc.)!
- Librarians: These friendly folks are happy to help connect you with everything from your next favorite book to where to find voter information.
- Branches: There are 13 OPL locations throughout Omaha. You may also visit OPL's virtual branch omahalibrary.org for the most current information and to connect with resources.
- MyOPL: Your library account allows you to place and manage items on hold, and designate a branch for convenient pick-up. You may also create bookshelves to help track your reading, and read and share reviews for other readers. MyOPL is available as a mobile app through the Apple App Store, opens a new window or Google Play.
- Music: Download up to four free songs per week using Freegal – and they are yours to keep! You can also stream up to three hours of music per day.
- Movies: You can check out DVDs at all 12 OPL locations, and access thousands of movies for free with 30 monthly credits on Kanopy.
- Magazines: Borrow print magazines from your favorite branch or check them out online from Flipster and OverDrive.
- Online learning resources: LinkedIn Learning, LearningExpress, Mango Languages are just a few of the great learning tools available through omahalibrary.org.
- Research resources: Access Omaha Star and Omaha World-Herald digital archives, and many other family history research tools.
- Partner passes: When available, check out free entry passes to Heartland B-cycle, Fontenelle Forest, Lauritzen Gardens, The Durham Museum, Omaha Children’s Museum, and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.
There are many more reasons to love your library. Visit your library to see what's new and take part in the celebration. And if you already have a library card, make it your mission to get a friend or family member to sign up for their library card in September!
About Omaha Public Library
Omaha Public Library (OPL) strengthens our communities by connecting people with ideas, information, and innovative services, acting as an essential catalyst, collaborator, and connector. Learn about OPL's collections, facilities, services, programs and more at omahalibrary.org, opens a new window.
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