September is Library Card Sign-Up Month.

Marley Dias, author, executive producer, and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks, is joining the American Library Association and libraries nationwide in promoting the power of a library card this September.

Use these resources to encourage people to get library cards, as well as promote the value of your library’s services and resources.

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Library Promo Video

GPLS had this video professionally produced the share the many benefits offered by public libraries across Georgia. We encourage you to share this video on social media, via email, and other places to help your community understand why they should get a library card.

Here’s the video on YouTube, where you can get the code to embed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FuyIjE1B7s

Here is sample text that you can share or modify with the video: “Your local library is the place to go for lifelong learning. Whether you’re working on a school assignment, looking for a new book, or simply want to gain a new skill, your public library has free, easy-to-use resources that you can access in person or online. Free high speed internet keeps people connected to school or work. Your library also offers the fast track to getting hired, with free programs to help you create a resume, search jobs, and learn job skills. Going far beyond curbside service and virtual programming, libraries provide what their communities need, from food to connectivity to entertainment to educational support, all the while striving to keep everyone safe and well. With your free library card, you can access all this and more.

#GeorgiaLibraries

#LibraryCardSignupMonth

Hashtags

Be sure to use these tags in your social media posts:

#GeorgiaLibraries #LibraryCardSignupMonth

MORE Shareable Social Media Graphics

Share these graphics on social to make your patrons aware of the many benefits of their library card.

Be sure to use these tags in your social media posts: #GeorgiaLibraries #LibraryCardSignupMonth

Facebook banner ↓

Website banner ↓

Bookmarks

Single 2″ x 8″ bookmark

5-up bookmarks (8.5 x 11 page)

Social Media Messages

Follow and tag Georgia Public Library Service on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so we can share your messages! Use and customize these social media messages to highlight the benefits of a free library card.

Whether you’re working on a school assignment, doing research, or simply want to gain a new skill, your library has easy-to-use online resources you can access from your desktop, laptop or mobile device. https://georgialibraries.org/library-everywhere/ #GeorgiaLibraries #LibraryCardSignUpMonth

Do you know the best way to kick off the school year? By signing up for a library card! Get one today at your library. Some libraries also offer e-cards: https://bit.ly/2SlJk5n #LibraryCardSignupMonth #georgialibraries

Looking for back-to-school learning resources? Check out your local library and learn what’s available.#LibraryCardSignupMonth #GeorgiaLibraries

Learn job skills, watch story time with your kids, research a school project, learn a language, & much more with your free #GeorgiaLibraries card. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth Find your library: https://bit.ly/2SlJk5n

Whether you visit in person or online, your free library card offers so many benefits. Explore some of the many things you can do with a library card: https://georgialibraries.org/library-everywhere/ #GeorgiaLibraries #LibraryCardSignUpMonth

Your free #GeorgiaLibraries card is the key to discovering and learning at your library, online and at great places around the state. Find your library: https://bit.ly/2SlJk5n #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #GeorgiaLibraries

It’s #LibraryCardSignUpMonth! Visit your library in-person or online to get your free library card: https://bit.ly/2EPydk2 #GeorgiaLibraries

Free WiFI, ebooks, movies, learning resources, job skills training and so much more. Learn what you can do with your free library card: https://georgialibraries.org/library-everywhere/ #LibraryCardSignupMonth #GeorgiaLibraries

Be sure to use these tags in your social media posts:

#GeorgiaLibraries #LibraryCardSignupMonth

Marketing photos

Let your community know library cards help students succeed at home and in-person at school.

Feel free to use these photos in your social media posts, on your website or other projects as you promote library card sign-up month.

Just click on the image you want to use, right-click the image again, and save it to your computer.

Be sure to use these tags in your social media posts:

#GeorgiaLibraries #LibraryCardSignupMonth

Library Impact Postcards

Request these postcards to share the benefits of a public library card and Georgia public library impact by the numbers.

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American Library Association Resources

American Library Association has created a page with sample social media graphics, Library Card Sign-up Month sample press release, proclamation, audio PSAs, artwork for library cards, and more.

ALA Library Card Sign-Up Month Resources