September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

There’s nowhere but up with a library card so discover the adventures it can take you on. Travel anywhere in the world without leaving home. Meet new people through characters in books. Relax and escape through music and videos. Learn a new language. Access technology, resources, and services to pursue your passions and dreams. Explore history, cultures, people, places and so much more! All you need is a library card!


There’s no end to the amazing items and activities available at the Library! Visit any of our six* BCPL locations to sign-up for a library card and let the adventure begin! *The Scheben Branch will be closed August 15 to September 11 for renovations.

Be sure to pick up a prize if you sign up for a library card before September 30, while supplies last.


BCPL Locations

Main Library1786 Burlington Pike in Burlington

Scheben Branch8899 US 42 in Union (closed August 15 to September 11)

Hebron Branch1863 North Bend Road in Hebron

Florence Branch7425 US 42 in Florence

Walton Branch21 South Main in Walton

Chapin Memorial 6517 Market Street in Petersburg


BCPL, along with libraries everywhere, continue to adapt and expand services to meet the evolving needs of our community.

Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries across the country unite together in a national effort to ensure every child signs up for their own library card.