Library Card Sign-up Month

September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Refer a friend to get a library card and enter to win a limited edition mini tote. New cardholders will automatically be entered to win.
Mini tote with orange straps and bottom and retro Wallace on the pocket. To the right words say "Win a mini tote! September is Library Card Sign-up Month" along with the WCCLS logo.
Mini tote with orange straps and bottom and retro Wallace on the pocket. To the right words say "Win a mini tote! September is Library Card Sign-up Month" along with the WCCLS logo.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month! We are hosting a giveaway to honor the occasion. Enter for a chance to win a special edition mini tote that you can use to share your library love wherever you are in Washington County and beyond!

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    New cardholders

    Thanks for joining our library community! New cardholders will automatically be entered when they get a general card at the library. You can get more entries when you refer friends! See "How to refer a friend" section for more info.

     

    Current cardholders

    Thanks for being a part of our community! Whether you've been a cardholder for a month or many years, we're so happy that you're here.

    You can enter to win a mini tote when you refer a friend to get a general library card. The more friends you refer, the more chances you have to win! Just tell your friend to write your name and contact info on the entry form when they get a card. See "How to refer a friend" section for more info.

    Mom, dad, and son posing in front of a gold birthday banner and holding the WCCLS 50th Birthday giant library card.

    How to refer a friend

    1. Tell a friend to get a library card.

      The library has something for everyone! Tell a friend all the reasons you love having a library card. Then point them to one of the 16 WCCLS libraries to get a card. They'll need to bring a photo ID and proof of current home address.

    2. Ask your friend to enter you into the giveaway.

      When your friend signs up for a library card, they'll need to put your name and contact info (phone or email) on the entry form. WCCLS will randomly draw winners. Good luck!

    3. Repeat as many times as you'd like.

      Remember, the more friends you refer, the more chances you have to win! 

      For ideas on how to persuade your friends to get a card, see "Perks of having a library card" below.

    Perks of having a library card

    A WCCLS library card gives you access to 1.4 million books and other items in the shared collection. But wait, there's more. Tell your friends how awesome it is having a library card. 

    • "I've saved so much money with my library card!" Tip: Ask library staff for the exact amount you've saved next time you're at the library.
    • "You can borrow up to 100 items at the same time."
    • "Save up to $142 in annual admissions fees for one adult when you use Adventure Pass!"
    • "You can read current news, try a new recipe, and play Wordle with New York Times All Access."
    • "Stream a new movie or show for free when you use Kanopy."
    Family of four looking at rock exhibit in museum.
    Get free admission to The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals and other cool places with your WCCLS Adventure Pass. 

    Important dates and details

    • September 1: First day to enter giveaway
    • September 30: Last day to enter giveaway
    • October 8: Winners will be notified
    • October 15 to 31: Winners can pick up totes at their local library

    Eligibility: Limit 1 tote per person. Winners must be able to pick up their prize at their local WCCLS library. Winners will be chosen at random. Library staff, board members and their families are not eligible for prizes.

     

    Mini tote with orange handle and Retro Wallace the Book Bug on the front pocket.

    Bonus prize: behind-the-scenes tour

    Two lucky winners will also win a tour of the WCCLS warehouse! 

    Young girl with brown curly hair and wearing a gray jacket smiles while touring the WCCLS warehouse.
    WCCLS mascot, Wallace, gives a behind-the-scenes warehouse tour to a lucky patron, who learned how WCCLS efficiently routes library materials to and from 16 libraries.