Library Credit Card–they are kind of like them, you know
September is Get A Library Card month. Considering getting a card at most libraries is as simple as verifying one’s address I’m surprised how many people don’t have one.
It was a grand moment when I first received my library card in elementary school. Sliding my card over on the librarian’s wooden desk in exchange for a couple of books to read seemed quite a wonder
Then the day arrived when I filled out the application and received my public library card. I felt that card provided freedom and a bit of power as I could select most anything I wanted to read and my card gave me access to other libraries in the system.
From there it an assortment of library cards found their way into my possession: college; new cards when I moved; donor status cards (gold—ooh); and key fob versions. These days I don’t even need a card since my photo is on file. I just show up at the counter with my selections.
So many people I know, including my progeny, buy their books, which is admirable, of course. I would go broke, easily spending my pension on my reading habit of two-three books a week. Thank goodness for my library (credit) card for that’s how I see its use, except there is no monthly bill.
In fact, I save money using my library card, my receipt tells me so every time I leave with my bag of selections.
Pam Webb 
Having more library cards than credit cards is indeed a good thing! I also treasure mine.
Library cards rock, for sure!
This used to be one of my regular field trips in 2nd and 3rd grade with my students. This was the first library card for about half of them. They couldn’t believe they could check out a bunch of books at once because they were used to the only 1 or 2 they could get at school.
I relished my scheduled school library times but the public library was beyond special—so many choices! Did you notice the Humboldt card😉
Ah, there it is. I imagine it’s just the light but mine is a brighter yellow.
Mine was well used😉