Sam Helmick is president of the American Library Association. September is Library Card Sign Up Month, a time to celebrate not just the tradition of libraries, but the unique role they play in our ...

Patrons display their new enhanced library cards at an April 6 sign-up event at the Fairbanks branch of Harris County (Tex.) Public Library. The cards offer another form of ID. Photo: Nancy Hu/Harris ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. A public library card gives you access to more than just books. It’s the key to ...

Enthusiastic families waited at the Lakewood Ranch Library doors on Saturday, eager to sign up for new library cards, dash around the state-of-the-art facility, and enjoy the opening weekend ...

With a free library card and the right app, you can check out e-books, audiobooks and more from your local branch. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer is the author or co-author of eight books on ...