Governor Proclaims Library Card Sign-Up Month

Library Card Sign-Up Month

2025

By The Governor Of The State Of North Carolina

A Proclamation

Whereas, libraries help people of all ages find information by providing access to research, information, and government services for a variety of purposes, including education, economic and workforce development, recreation, health, and more; and

Whereas, libraries offer materials and programming that support and sustain year-round learning for children of all ages; and

Whereas, libraries provide access to books, technology, the internet, and digital skills training in their communities, and

Whereas, libraries contribute to a strong local economy by providing access to technology and training that are critical to the success of jobseekers, entrepreneurs, and students; and

Whereas, in times of crisis, libraries and library staff play an invaluable role in supporting their communities both in person and virtually; and

Whereas, libraries are cornerstones of democracy, promoting the free exchange of information and ideas for all; and public library services are available to North Carolina residents in all 100 counties; and

Whereas, a library card sparks creativity and empowers all people to explore new passions and interests that help people pursue a path of lifelong learning;

Now, Therefore, I, Josh Stein, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim September 2025 as “Library Card Sign-Up Month” in North Carolina and commend its observance to all citizens.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this twenty-first day of August in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-fifth and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.