September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

 

giraffe holding books and a library card

Have you been thinking of getting a library card? Do you need to renew your expiring card? Now is the perfect time to do both! September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and Crystal Lake Public Library is offering great incentives to residents signing up for new cards.

The first 100 people to register for a library card (or renew a card) in September will receive a free CLPL coffee mug!

orange and white Crystal Lake Public Library mug

That’s not all. All new library cardholders and existing cardholders can enter into our drawing for four gift bags (two baskets for new cardholders; two for existing cardholders).

Adult/Teen Gift Bags Contain:
• Amazon Kindle e-reader (you can download eBooks from the CLPL eLibrary with your library card!)
• Reading blanket
• Chocolate

reading blanket, Kindle ereader in a prize basket.

Children’s Baskets Contain:
• Toniebox audio player starter set with PawPatrol puppies or Frozen characters
• Reading blanket
• Chocolate

Kids prize bag with Toniebox audio player, reading blanket and chocolate

How to Get a Card – Residents

Individuals who live within the city limits of Crystal Lake may obtain a library card by visiting the library and providing identification that establishes residency such as:

  • Drivers license/state ID with current address or
  • Personal/payroll check that includes current address or
  • Mail or utility bill with current postmark

Patrons can also call the library at 815.459.1687 for help with obtaining a card or renewing a card.

Non-residents

Non-residents can get a library card by paying a fee equivalent to what their library tax portion would be if their property was located within the city limits of Crystal Lake. Click here for more information about obtaining a library card.