JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayor Donna Deegan and Jackonville’s City Council want to recognize the importance of the public library. Duval has proclaimed September as library card sign-up month.
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The City of Jacksonville announced that all county residents are eligible for a free public library card, and “friends don’t let friends go broke buying books.”
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“Mayor Donna Deegan and Jacksonville’s City Council recognize the value a public library card adds to the lives of the citizens of Duval County, from early childhood education to books, e-books, audiobooks, and DVDs, to enriching author talks and adult education courses,” the City of Jacksonville said in a statement. “Each expressed their commitment to help Jacksonville Public Library touch more lives by proclaiming September Library Card Sign-Up Month in Jacksonville.”
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New cardholders may receive special bonuses when they sign up for a card in September, including:
- A card with a new design featuring icons that represent Jacksonville.
- A printed sign to display in your home.
- A vinyl Jacksonville Public Library decal (limited supply).
- While supplies last, the first people to get new cards in libraries in a library location in September may receive a coupon for a free warm, soft cookie courtesy of Insomnia Cookies bakery with locations at 4549 Southside Blvd., and 47 W. Adams St.
To get a library card, Duval residents can visit any Jacksonville Public Library location, or go online to www.jaxpubliclibrary.org/librarycard.
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