In September, the Boca Raton Public Library joins the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to encourage everyone to sign up for the most important card of all—a free library card!
In celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Boca Raton Public Library is launching a new library card design for children, My First Library Card! This bright, colorful card features adorable animal friends such as fox, racoon, squirrel, and blue bird reading together. This year’s City of Boca Raton Centennial special edition library card is also available (while supplies last). Residents of the City of Boca Raton and the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District are encouraged to select their favorite design when they sign up for a free library card (after showing proof of City residency). Current cardholders can also trade in their old card for a new one. Visit bocalibrary.org for more information on obtaining a library card.
“The Boca Raton Public Library has four terrific libraries all in one—the Spanish River Library, the Downtown Library, Mobile Library Services, and the Digital Library,” notes Laura Sparrow, Account Services Librarian. “At the Spanish River Library or the Downtown Library, cardholders can check out books, movies, puzzles and games, instruments, cake pans, and American Girl dolls; take live French, Italian, and Portuguese language classes; use Wi-Fi, computers or printers; attend a storytime or book club; or find a nice place to study/work/meet. The Mobile Library Services team takes popular library programs out to parks, schools, community centers, and other partner locations. The Digital Library provides 24/7 access to online books, audiobooks, news, magazines, genealogy and investment research. Take online language and technology classes or stream popular apps Kanopy and Hoopla to watch on your Smart TV. Any way you choose to visit the Library, you can access the best of entertainment and lifelong learning. It’s a great value!”
In addition to these benefits, new and current Boca Raton Public Library cardholders get a special bonus from Florida Atlantic University! Their card enables them to attend the Florida Atlantic University football game on September 27, 2025, against Memphis for the special rate of only $5 per ticket. Visit https://www.gofevo.com/event/Fauloves76 to get a ticket today! The Boca Raton Public Library provides outstanding library services, resources, and programs that meet the educational, recreational, cultural, and informational needs of library users in its two locations.
