"No matter what your tastes are, a library card hits all the right notes!
Check out a classic story or hit shuffle and try something new. Find harmony at your library’s book clubs, movie nights, crafting classes, and author talks. A headphone kind of day? Find your focus in a study room or vibe out in a cozy nook. Compose your future with new skills in your library’s makerspace or check out instruments and tools in the Library of Things. No matter what rhythm you find yourself in, there’s a seat in the front row at the library for you.
This September, B sharp, and sign up for a library card!"
Learn more about this year's theme on the American Library Association website.
What We're Doing to Celebrate
Our library will be hosting a series of different challenges and contest from September 1 - 30 for all ages! Participate in these events for the chance to win prizes. Contests and challenges include:
"READING BUDDIES"
CHALLENGE
Bring in a friend to sign them up for a new library card! Patrons must have a current JPL card to refer a friend and complete this challenge.
"PITCH PERFECT"
SCAVENGER HUNT
Pick up a map of the free community libraries at our library, then search all over town for musical clues. Make sure to take notes: you'll have to come back to the library and tell us what you found!
*this challenge is exclusive to the Youth Department.
"BE [B] SHARP"
READING CONTEST
Learn something new and check out a non-fiction title from the Youth or Adult Department book displays!
"All Ears" hoopla Digital Challenge
Borrow an audiobook, music, or books about music [or ears] on hoopla! This free digital service even has its own collections in September that are perfect for this year's theme. Browse them below. Don't have a hoopla account? Learn more at the "hoopla" section of our website or stop by the library for assistance!
