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City proclaims Library Card Sign-up Month; library highlights programs and new digital resources
Summary
The council accepted a proclamation recognizing Library Card Sign-up Month and library staff highlighted programs including summer reading, database resources such as Mometrix, a planned language program, and an October restart of gardening classes led by Master Gardeners.
The Imperial City Council adopted a proclamation recognizing Library Card Sign-up Month in September and invited library staff and board representatives to summarize recent and upcoming programs.
Imperial Public Library leadership told the council that the library is “more than just a space with books” and described tools and programs available to residents, including hotspots, laptops, telescopes, toys, backpacks and other nontraditional items available for checkout. A library board member said the month’s theme, “1 card, endless possibilities,” reflects the variety of services the library provides.
Library staff outlined recent technology and learning resources added with California State Library support, including a new test-preparation database called Mometrix and plans to evaluate the Mango language-learning platform. The library is also exploring partnerships with local organizations such as the Soroptimist Club to expand language programming.
Staff announced that the library’s gardening program restarts in October: adult classes will be held the first Saturday of each month starting Oct. 4, and the early-learners “Sprouts” gardening program will begin the first Thursday of each month. The gardening efforts are led by Master Gardeners and include plant exchanges at the park.
Council members praised the library’s outreach, noted the range of items available for checkout and encouraged residents to visit and obtain library cards. One council member shared a personal anecdote about finding their child’s library card and encouraged parents to register their children.
Why it matters: Public libraries provide access to educational resources, connectivity tools and community programming that support lifelong learning and digital inclusion.
Next steps: The library will continue to promote new digital resources, finalize any contract or quoting steps for the Mango program, and run the October gardening and early learners programs.
