This month, Milford Town Library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month and discover how a library card can hit all the right notes, no matter what your tastes are.

With a library card, you can do more than check out books. From free programs, streaming media, and cultural events, today’s libraries connect communities to information, inspiration, and each other.

For this month only, Charlie’s Market, at 36 School Street, is offering 10 percent off when customers show their library card. Lottery tickets, alcohol, and cigarettes are excluded from this offer. 

An initiative of the American Library Association, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September since 1987 to mark the beginning of the school year, combat illiteracy, and encourage communities everywhere to explore all the offerings that having a library card unlocks. Today, thousands of public libraries and schools nationwide participate in the month-long celebration each fall.

This year’s theme, “A Library Card Hits All the Right Notes,” is a reminder that libraries offer something for everyone—no matter your age, background, or goals. Whether you’re checking out a classic story or trying something new, finding harmony at the library’s programs, finding your focus in a study room or vibing out in a cozy nook, or composing your future with new skills, there’s a seat in the front row at the library for you, and your library card is the ticket.

At Milford Town Library, you’ll find:

•  On demand music, ebooks and audiobooks, language learning programs like Mango Languages and Transparent Languages, Comics and more

•  We offer free hot spots, a Library of Things, and passes to our state parks and museums

•  Programs and events for all ages—from storytimes and book clubs to author talks and art receptions

Getting a library card is free, easy, and empowering. For students, it’s a key to academic success. For adults, it’s a gateway to lifelong learning. For everyone, it’s a smart way to stay connected to your community.

Join us throughout September for special activities, including:

•  Milford Town Library Adult Book Club, Love reading and discussing books with others? Come join us at the Milford Town Library Adult Book Club! Designed for readers 18 and older, our meetings take place on the third Thursday of each month at 7 pm. Titles are provided in various formats (e.g. large print and audio) when available. The library will have copies of the book on hand prior to the scheduled date of the discussion for you to borrow. (Thursday, Sept. 19, 7-8 p.m.)

•  National Comic Book Day: BYOBook Club. Celebrate National Comic Book Day with a free book discussion. No reading required. Share the book that helped you fall in love with comics. Tell us about your favorite tropes and art styles. When you're done, enjoy some cafe snacks from TJ's Cafe. This event is for ages 14+. (Thursday, Sept. 24, 5-7 p.m.)

This September, B sharp and sign up for a library card. Stop by Milford Town Library to sign up for your card today.