Library Card Sign-Up Month

Library Card Sign-Up Month

Sign Up and Save

National Library Card Sign-Up Month is an annual invitation to discover (or rediscover) all that a free library card has to offer. This year, with support from local business partners, your library card can also get you great deals at participating shops and restaurants throughout September.

How It Works

To participate, you can apply for a traditional, wallet-sized card and key chain tag or digital library card to add to your smartphone’s wallet (iOS and Android compatible). Take your new or existing library card to the partners listed below to receive the deal listed. 

SIGN UP FOR YOUR LIBRARY CARD
Chevy Chase Inn

Chevy Chase Inn
The oldest continuously operating bar in Lexington dating back to 1933 located in the Chevy Chase neighborhood. Library card deal: $5 off a shirt or hat
Bourbon n’ Toulouse

Bourbon n’ Toulouse
A family-owned Lexington tradition since 2004 serving Cajun and Creole dishes. Library card deal: Free fountain drink or tea with purchase
Big Blue Deli

Big Blue Deli
Local downtown University of Kentucky themed deli. Library card deal: Free bag of chips with purchase
Athenian Grill

Athenian Grill
Serves traditional, authentic Greek dishes featuring incredible flavors and the freshest ingredients. Library card deal: 10% off purchase
North Lime Coffee & Donuts

North Lime Coffee & Donuts
A local Lexington favorite for scratch-made donuts and in-house roasted coffee. Library card deal: 10% off purchase
Friends Book Cellar

Friends Book Cellar
Visit the basement of Central Library to browse over 30,000 affordable books, DVDs, and CDs. Library card deal: 10% off purchase
GirlsGirlsGirls Burritos

GirlsGirlsGirls Burritos
KY Proud and made-fresh food that pairs perfectly with a good book! Library card deal: Free chips and queso appetizer or free churro ring basket with purchase
Lussi Brown Coffee Bar

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar
Serving up specialty coffee and cocktails in the heart of downtown since 2017. Library card deal: 10% off purchase
The Greenery

The Greenery
A downtown coffee shop and social space offering creative drink specials and fresh grab-n-go bites from local vendors. Library card deal: 10% off purchase
Kenwick Table

Kenwick Table
A neighborhood café and wine bar in Lexington’s Kenwick neighborhood. Library card deal: 10% off purchase
DV8 Kitchen

DV8 Kitchen
Life changing food! Library card deal: 10% off purchase
Darling Wine Bar

Darling Wine Bar
A full-service bar and bottle shop dedicated to the idea that everyone deserves a seat at the table. Library card deal: 10% off tab

Using Your Library Card

A library card is your door to so much more. With your free card, you gain access to a wide selection of reading materials, online classes and databases, and learning spaces.

Borrow an item

Borrow an item

Borrow from a diverse collection of print and digital materials, including books, ebooks, and audiobooks. You can check out up to 100 physical and 15 digital items at a time.

Online resources

Online resources

Read magazines and newspapers online, or learn a new skill, practice a new language, study for professional exams, and more with free access to research and learning resources.

Learning spaces

Learning spaces

Use your $8 monthly credit in the makerspaces, Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab, or Digital Studio to imagine, create, and make your dreams a reality.

Browse the Collection

Browse the Collection

Explore popular fall books in the catalog and on Libby. New titles and special reading lists added every month.

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