September rolls in with an invitation to join the Arlington Public Library's celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month. This nationwide initiative spotlights the pivotal role our local libraries play in fostering community learning and growth. Arlington residents have the opportunity to take advantage of a plethora of services by simply obtaining a library card. According to the City of Arlington, "Library Card Sign-Up Month is a nationwide initiative that highlights the essential role libraries play in communities across the country."
Those who sign up can borrow up to 50 items from an array of over 550,000 items including books, audiobooks, and more. Additionally, cardholders gain access to over 150 online databases, ranging from Udemy for skill sharpening to Transparent Language for rapidly learning new languages. The Arlington Public Library urges everyone to rediscover the wide range of services available at our library.
There are also cost-saving benefits associated with library membership. By choosing to borrow, residents can cut down on expenses in the long term. Streaming movies and TV shows or downloading eBooks and audiobooks are at your fingertips, free of charge, with resources like Hoopla and Libby. The library estimates, as per the City of Arlington, "Borrowing materials instead of buying them can lead to significant savings."
The Arlington library system is also promoting the MyLibro app, designed to make library services more accessible for users on the go. MyLibro essentially places the entire library in the palm of your hand, allowing you to digitally carry your card, manage accounts, place holds, and peruse the catalog irrespective of location. The library expresses, as cited by the City of Arlington, "With the MyLibro app, you can take the library with you wherever you go", an endeavor to seamlessly integrate library access into the everyday.
