This September, sign yourself and your family up for library cards, and use the one you have!We have a whole section about getting a library card on our website, along with printable applications in English y Español. It's free, it's easy, and it will quickly become the most important card in your wallet.
If you're still not persuaded, check out the American Library Association's 52 Ways to Use Your Library Card (for each week of the year). Here are some of their suggestions:
- Get to know your librarian, the ultimate search engine.
- Research and apply for jobs
- Register to vote
- Pick up a DVD.
- Use our free wireless and Internet computers.
- Learn how to navigate the Internet.
- Prepare your resume.
- Attend a lecture or workshop.
- Attend Preschool Story Time with your child.
- Look up all kinds of health information.
- Research the purchase of a new or used car.
- Check your Facebook page.
- Call the reference desk if you have a question.
- Research your term paper.
- Learn about the history of Santa Fe.
- Check your stock portfolio.
- Borrow or download an audiobook for your next road trip or commute.
- See a new art exhibit.
- Make photocopies.
- Get a book from interlibrary loan.
- Enroll your child in a summer reading program.
- Pick up tax forms.
- Connect with other people in the community.
- Find a quiet spot, curl up with a book and enjoy.
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