#LibraryCardSignUpMonth started in 1987 as a response to then Secretary of Education, William Bennett, who stated: “Let’s have a campaign … Every child should obtain a library card and use it.” ALA took Bennett’s words seriously and responded: “We accept your challenge.”

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The next few years are going to be tough, but just remember what Anne Herbert said:

"Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries."

The best time to join your local library is right now - if you have not already done so!

Please visit your local library! They have so many resources you may not even know 💜 ours has mifi devices, state park passes, access to tutor.com all from just having a library card! Explore the possibilities!

It is 2002. I am 18 years old. We are in a once-in-a-generation economic crisis.

It is 2008. I am 24 years old. We are in a once-in-a-generation economic crisis.

It is 2020. I am 36 years old. We are in a once-in-a-generation economic crisis.

It is 2025. I am 41 years old. We are in a—

FOR ANYONE IN GA:
The Georgia Aquarium is offering year long passes for the price of a day pass right now!! I know there will be a price increase at the end of the month!

Okay, y’all… I have finally decided that retreat is the better part of valor. Bringing some rainbow energy over to these blue skies.
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I am working out of a public library and there are a good number of people who seem to be on hard times using the facilities for various reasons like job searching, entertainment, charging peripherals, using the bathroom, etc., and I am struck by how important it is that libraries continue to exist