September 8th is International Literacy Day. First celebrated in 1966, this annual day of action highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.

Senior Citizens reading to children at Garden Hills Elementary School, Champaign, IL

Camera Crew from KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh focuses on Garden Hills Elementary School Reading Club, April 5, 1986

Celebrate literacy this year by signing up for a library card.  Throughout the thirty days of September the Library will be releasing a daily use for your Library card and Library. Follow along with us. Some of the uses might surprise you!
 

-Sherrie, Archives Librarian