Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month in Lubbock: Free Resources Beyond Books

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, making it the perfect time to either get your library card in Lubbock or renew an expired one.

A library card goes beyond books (which are wonderful by themselves!), but can also grant you access to e-books, audiobooks, computer/ internet usage, DVDs, community events, and even some tools and cake pans!

Why National Library Card Sign-Up Month Matters

Securing a library card in Lubbock gets you access to thousands of books and graphic novels. Of course, children greatly benefit from being read to and reading themselves, and our libraries have a wide selection of books for them. You can vastly improve your child's literacy this way and instill in them a love of learning.

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I once worked at a library, and part of receiving necessary funds was proving we were "worth" it. When you sign up for a card, you help secure funding for the library, allowing it to provide resources for community members in need, such as internet access to apply for jobs or a place to cool down or heat up.

How to Get a Library Card in Lubbock

You can get a card on site by showing your state-issued ID. If it has expired, you'll need to bring in a bill with your current address to prove your residence in the counties the Lubbock library serves (which is many!).

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Kids will have their library cards mailed to them, but will be allowed to check out two items the day of their account creation to get them started on that wonderful path.

Perks of Having a Lubbock Library Card

You can check out up to 50 items at a time! For more information about lending periods for different media types, head here.