It's Library Card Sign-Up Month!

By Kate C. RSS Wed, September 1, 2021

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month—do you have your Free Library card?!

Anyone who lives, works, pays taxes, or attends school in the city of Philadelphia is eligible, so share the news! Your Free Library card connects you to thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and other materials from our catalog, and grants you instant access to our collections of digital mediaonline databases, free public computers, wireless internet, and so much more! 

Here are some more highlights:

  • Take online classes taught by industry experts using LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
  • Learn a new language (or brush up on an old one) at your own pace using Mango Languages
  • Get live, online access to a tutor every day from 10:00 a.m. to midnight for K-12, college students, and adults using Homework Help Online
  • Create an online account where you can search for items in our catalog, place holds to be picked up at your neighborhood library, rate and comment on titles you’ve checked out, and create and share lists of books, movies, and music!

That doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface, so be sure to browse our website and dig into all of the Free Library's offerings. And be sure to stay connected to the Free Library on social media throughout September, as we’ll be sharing some fun facts about library cards and the resources you can take advantage of at the library. When you get your card, snap a selfie with it and tag us using the #LibraryCardSignUpMonth hashtag so we can share in the excitement!

Not sure if you have a card, or maybe you signed up years ago and can't remember your login info? Check our website for more info!

Already have your card in hand? Help a friend or family member secure theirs today! It’s the gift that keeps on giving!


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for school
Sean Schwarzman - Lansdowne
Thursday, September 9, 2021

I need and a I the car for library
johana jones - Philadelphia
Thursday, September 9, 2021

it's for school
masiah - darby
Friday, September 10, 2021

for school
A'yanah Baylock-Grace - northeast
Friday, September 10, 2021

My library card expire in July and I need to verify my account. How do I do that.
Barbara Saltern - Nazareth, Pa
Friday, September 10, 2021

How can you get a card mailed to you
Susan Showalter - Lancaster
Sunday, September 12, 2021

Seeking a library card for the first time in over 20 years.
Kelly Samean - Philadelphia
Sunday, September 12, 2021

I love books
Jose figueras - 6173 Hegerman
Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Live in Vancouver, WA. Would like an Overdrive ebook library card
Pat Krebs - Philadelphia
Friday, September 17, 2021

Life never stop teaching I never stop learning
Kannagi - Malaysia
Monday, September 20, 2021