Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month at TCPL – Thomas Crane Public Library

This September, celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month 2026 at Thomas Crane Public Library! Library Card Sign-Up Month is a national effort created by the American Library Association (ALA) in 1987 to promote libraries and their resources, and to encourage lifelong learning.

Get a Library Card

Signing up for a library card is FREE! All you need to get a physical card is visit any TCPL location and bring a proof of identification. With your library card you’ll have access to various resources and databases, be able to borrow books, movies, and other items, reserve for museum passes, and so much more!

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Events

REEL TALK: The Librarians screening & panel

Wednesday, September 16 | 6 – 8:30 PM | Main Library

The Librarians is a gripping documentary that explores librarians united to combat book banning, defending intellectual freedom on democracy’s front lines amid unprecedented censorship in Texas, Florida, and beyond. The Librarians is a chilling cautionary tale and rallying cry for freedom – told through the personal experiences of librarians under siege and the everyday patriots who join their ranks in defense of the books.

Followed by panel featuring library leaders Will Adamcyzk, Director at Milton Public Library and Co-Chair of the Legislative Committee for the Massachusetts Library Association; Noelle Boc, Director at Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, ALA Chapter President, and Co-founder of the New England Intellectual Freedom Helpline; and Sara Slymon, Executive Director at Thomas Crane Public Library.

National Library Card Sign-Up Month:

Saturday, September 26 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Main Library

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month with a complimentary Family Portrait Experience with Titus Media Boston at the TCPL! For groups of 2-6! Must have an OCLN Library card.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED to reserve your 10 minute slot!