For immediate release
September 1st, 2026
Contact: Allison Peck, Public Relations Manager, (937) 328-6907 or apeck@ccplohio.org
A Library Card Hits All the Right Notes: Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September
(Springfield, OH) — This September, Clark County Public Library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month and discover how a library card can hit all the right notes, no matter what your tastes are.
With a library card, you can do more than check out books. From free classes and job resources to homework help, streaming media, and cultural events, today’s libraries connect communities to information, inspiration, and each other.
An initiative of the American Library Association, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September since 1987 to mark the beginning of the school year, combat illiteracy, and encourage communities everywhere to explore all the offerings that having a library card unlocks. Today, thousands of public libraries and schools nationwide participate in the month-long celebration each fall.
This year’s theme, “A Library Card Hits All the Right Notes,” is a reminder that libraries offer something for everyone—no matter your age, background, or goals. Whether you’re checking out a classic story or trying something new, finding harmony at the library’s programs, finding your focus in a study room or vibing out in a cozy nook, or composing your future with new skills, there’s a seat in the front row at the library for you, and your library card is the ticket.
At Clark County Public Library, you’ll find:
• Our MakerMetro Makerspace, eBooks, databases, library of things and more
• A Whisper Room Audio booth for recording podcasts at the Main Library
• Programs and events for all ages—from storytimes and book clubs to art program and book and plant swaps
Getting a library card is free, easy, and empowering. For students, it’s a key to academic success. For adults, it’s a gateway to lifelong learning. For everyone, it’s a smart way to stay connected to your community.
Join us throughout September for special Library Card Sign-up Month activities, including:
Craft Swap – Join us for creative, craft swapping, fun! We will accept donations of craft supplies at the Main Library Reference Desk from August 30 to September 11, 2026. Join us on Saturday, September 12 in the Main Library Rotunda from 10AM-12PM. No selling is allowed. You do NOT have to donate to participate in the swap.
Ohio Goes to the Movies – Night of the Hunter – Join us for this special viewing of The Night of the Hunter (1955) starring Springfield's own Lillian Gish! Also featuring Robert Mitchum and Shelley Winters, this is a classic thriller (directed by Charles Laughton) with amazing visuals that you won't want to miss. Thursday, September 24th – 5-7:45PM
This September, B sharp and sign up for a library card. Stop by a Clark County Public Library location near you or visit us online at www.ccplohio.org to sign up for your card today.
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