September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and throughout it we'll be showing you the many ways in which having a library card can open doors to exploration, inspiration, and endless possibility...plus save you money! Follow us on Facebook for ways to put your library card to good use that go well beyond borrowing books.

Don't have a library card? This September, kids who sign up for their first IPPL card will receive a specially-designed card just for kids and a kid-sized book bag. Those renewing their card will get a temporary tattoo featuring Ippo, the library's mascot. Adults who sign up for a library card or renew an expired one during September will get IPPL BUCK$ redeemable for fines and rentals.

Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.
Ashton Place, 341 75th St., Willowbrook

Twelve area libraries are partnering to host Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout. She is the author of popular titles Olive Kitteridge and Amy and Isabelle, and her newest book, My Name Is Lucy Barton, was released in early 2016. Join us for a moderated discussion, a Q&A with the audience, and a book signing. Register at oneauthor.eventbrite.com.

Do you play chess? Our Adult Chess Players group meets on the first three Mondays of the month at 6 p.m. and new members are always welcome!

(Please note that the group will meet on the second, third, and fourth Mondays this month due to the library being closed on Labor Day.)

Thursday, Sept. 15, 6:30-8 p.m.

Kids in grades 1-4 can read to specially-trained listening dogs from PAWSitive Therapy. For children who can read, but may be hesitant to read aloud. Register at the Kids & Teens Ask Us desk.