Throughout September, the Emporia Public Library will be encouraging residents to sign up for a free library card.
While this is not a new initiative for the library, the mission is heightened over the next 30 days as September is library card sign-up month, a national event that began back in 1987. Throughout the month, public and school libraries work to promote the importance and resources that come with acquiring a library card.
In the opinion of Emporia Public Library Director Pauline Stacchini, the card itself is more than just a reflection of one’s patronage or membership to a library; it is a key to connectivity.
Stacchini adds that libraries are the perfect place for connectivity, noting they are about much more than just books nowadays.
For more information on the Emporia Public Library and how to obtain a free library card, visit the library at 110 East Sixth Avenue, call 620-340-6462 or visit EmporiaLibrary.org.
