Unlock Endless Possibilities With This Free Card

With school starting up again, it makes perfect sense that September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. And let me tell you, a library card today is so much more than what most of us remember from the past. It’s not just about checking out books anymore; it’s like holding a key that unlocks a whole new world of learning, fun, and possibilities!

This year, the Great River Regional Library is using the theme “One Card, Endless Possibilities,” and honestly, I couldn’t agree more.

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WHAT CAN THAT CARD DO FOR YOU?

So, what can you actually do with a library card? Well, here’s just a taste:

Borrow from nearly 1 million books in the GRRL system
Check out CDs and DVDs
Use one of their 250 public computers
Join in on free programs for all ages
Get help with information services
Listen to audiobooks
Access ebooks, magazines, newspapers, and more
Try out “Try It Yourself” kits (think telescopes, ukuleles, frisbee golf, and beyond!)
Join book clubs for kids, teens, or adults

And the best part? A library card is totally free—and signing up couldn’t be easier.

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SEPTEMBER SPECIALS TO CELEBRATE SIGN-UP CARD MONTH

All month long, the library has some extra fun happening to celebrate, like:

Race to the Library – A challenge for schools to see how many visits students can make in September.
Books for Babies – Families with newborns (ages 0–12 months) can stop by the Upsala Public Library and get a free nursery rhyme book.
Storytimes – From Tiny Tots Play and Toddler/Preschool Play & Learn Workshops to the Family Storytime Series, there are so many ways to get little ones excited about reading.
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AMAZING ACCESS IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

With 32 public libraries across Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright counties—plus a super convenient GRRL2GO locker system at the Sartell Community Center—it’s easier than ever to fit the library into your routine.

So, if you haven’t signed up yet, September is the perfect time. Stop by your local Great River Regional Library, grab your free card, and start exploring everything it has to offer. Trust me—you’ll be amazed at how many doors it opens.

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