Tuesday, September 16, 2008 — September is Library Card Sign-up[ Month — a time when the American Library Association and libraries across the country remind parents that a library card is the most important school supply of all.
The observance was launched in 1987 to meet the challenge of then Secretary of Education William J. Bennett who said, “Let’s have a national campaign . . . every child should obtain a library card — and use it.”
Since then, thousands of public and school libraries join each fall in a national effort to see every child does just that.
Library cards are generally free to any Stanly County resident. Materials can be checked out as soon as the card is issued.
Libraries play an important role in the education and development of children. Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifetime learning.
The Stanly County Public Library offers books, magazines, audio-and videotapes, computers, software and other multi-media materials. And librarians are on hand to recommend materials suitable for various ages and interests.
All locations of the Stanly County Public Library will be celebrating in September with prizes and give-aways. Bring a friend who doesn’t have a library card in to get a card. Both of you will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card. And the adult and child at each location who bring in the most people to get library cards will be entered into a drawing for book sale gift cards.
Everyone who uses their card during the month will be automatically entered into a drawing for one of 19 Memory Brand USB devices.
The library also has card holder key chains to give away and brand new library cards with a key card option to go with its new Web site.
Be sure to stop by any of the library locations in Albemarle, Badin, Norwood, Oakboro or Locust during September to see what a library card can do for you. Also be sure to check out the library’s Web site at www.stanlycountylibrary.org and see what is new.
Local News
September is Library Card Sign-up Month
- Local News
-
-
World War II veterans will gather at luncheon
Stanly Community College (SCC) will host its 9th Annual WWII Veterans recognition luncheon May 29 in the Webb Student Center on the Albemarle campus.
-
Stanly County Family YMCA Awarded $25,000 Grant from ALCOA Foundation
The Alcoa Foundation has awarded a grant of $25,000 to the Stanly County Family YMCA to help promote water safety and swimming skills through the 2nd Grade Learn to Swim Program at the Y.
-
World's Largest Swimming lesson set for June 14
Stanly County Family YMCA serving as an official host location
-
Volunteers help United Way agencies, community during Day of Caring
On May 11, more than 80 volunteers gathered at various worksites around Stanly County to participate in the second United Way Day of Caring event.
-
City offers optional warranty protection
The city of Albemarle is introducing a new, optional program available to homeowners, provided through the National League of Cities (NLC) Service Line Warranty Program administered by Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA).
-
Chamber members, elected officials help break ground on Richfield McDonald’s
The Stanly County Chamber of Commerce joined with local officials, clergy and business owners Thursday morning to break ground at what is to be the site of the fourth McDonald’s in Stanly County.
-
Manager proposes no tax increase; other rates may go up
Several changes are proposed for the upcoming budget year for Stanly County, according to County Manager Andy Lucas, who presented the recommended 2012-2013 budget during Monday night’s Stanly County Board of Commissioners meeting.
-
Sheriff’s Office arrests sex offender, says he failed to notify it of address change
An Albemarle man is facing sex offender non-compliance charges after he failed to notify authorities of his address change.
-
IAC receives GM award for third time
For the third time in four years, International Auto-motive Components (IAC) was named the Supplier of the Year by General Motors.
-
Police arrest 2 on multiple charges
Two individuals were arrested after stolen property was found at a residence in Albemarle.
- More Local News Headlines
-
World War II veterans will gather at luncheon
