Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with The Power of the Card
Since 1987, September has been celebrated as Library Card Sign-Up Month, a nationwide initiative led by the American Library Association and libraries across the country. It’s all about encouraging people of all ages to take the first step toward academic success and lifelong learning by signing up for a library card.
This September, your library card comes with serious perks. It all started in 2022 when North Little Rock Public Library System launched Check Out North Little Rock, a campaign that offered local business discounts to library cardholders. In 2023 and 2024, we joined forces with Central Arkansas Library System to expand the program across the metro under the name Bookworm Bargains. Now in 2025, we're going even bigger.
Alongside the North Little Rock Public Library System, four other library systems across Central Arkansas are teaming up to bring you The Power of the Card. Central Arkansas Library System, Saline County Library, Pine Bluff Jefferson County Library System, Faulkner County Library, and Garland County Library are all participating. With a library card from any of these five systems, you can unlock exclusive deals and discounts at businesses throughout the region.
Whether you're dining out, shopping local, or exploring new services, your library card is your key to savings. Signing up is free and easy. If you don't have a card yet, now is the perfect time to get one at nlrlibrary.org/communityresources/getacard.
Right now, you can explore participating businesses in the North Little Rock and Central Arkansas Library System service areas below. This list will be updated as new businesses join. To find deals in the Saline, Faulkner, Garland, and Jefferson County service areas, visit their library websites and check back throughout September to get the most out of your card.
Find a printable brochure with all discounts here!
Library Card Sign-Up Month Events this September at NLRPLS!
Bring a Buddy Day – Saturday, Sept. 6 | 9 AM – 1 PMBring a friend to Laman Library! If they sign up for a library card, you’ll both earn a small prize. Kids can also join a
Bring a Buddy Themed Scavenger Hunt in Laman Kids.