Libraries promote services for Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is designated as Library Card Sign-Up Month, highlighting the diverse services provided by public libraries. Programs include book clubs, author talks, makerspaces, and ‘Library of Things’ collections that offer tools and instruments.

In Polk County, libraries provide free services such as digital collections via Libby and Hoopla, language learning apps, and access to major publications like The New York Times. Additional resources include ‘Paws For Reading’ programs for children, meeting room bookings, and technology assistance through the Digital Bridge Collaborative.

Other literary events include the 12th Annual Southwest Washington Writers Conference at Centralia College, scheduled for September 11-12, and the announcement of the 2025 Shirley Jackson Awards in Burlington, Massachusetts, which recognize achievement in psychological suspense, horror, and the dark fantastic.