Jackson City Councilman Ernest Brooks II joins the
Jackson-Madison County Library to promote Library Card Sign-up Month
JACKSON, TENNESSEE, August 30, 2017 — The value of today’s libraries goes beyond books.
Librarians are leaders in their communities-helping people of any age to find what they need to help
improve their quality of life. This September the Jackson-Madison County Library is joining with the
American Library Association and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-up Month, an initiative to
make sure that every student has the most important school supply of all- a free library card. Jackson City
Councilman Ernest Brooks II has joined with the library this year to help promote this event in Jackson-
Madison County.
Resources at the Jackson-Madison County Library are available to anyone who has a library
card. Students can turn to the library for materials, programs and knowledgeable library staff that
support academic achievement.
Today’s libraries aren’t only a place of quiet study but also creative and engaging community
centers where students can collaborate using new technologies or just relax with peers. Our
library offers access to a variety of print and digital resources including e-books and databases
that can be accessed in person or online.
“Our library provides access and programs for students of all ages,” says Dinah Harris, Library
Director. “For preschool age children, we offer story times to encourage school readiness; for
older children and teens we supplement education with book and math clubs, technology, and art
projects. For older teens, we have information and tools to help prepare for college. There’s
really something for everyone, and it’s all free with a library card.”
Throughout the course of the month, students will be encouraged to sign up for a library card.
The kick-off event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2017, from 5 pm- 7 pm at the
library. A proclamation will be presented, refreshments will be served, and a story time reading
will be held. Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite super hero. Additional community
supporters of the event are the Butterflies and Bookworms Book Club and Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Inc.
“I am proud to partner with the library to promote this event. Studies show that children who are
read to at home and who use the library perform better in school,” said Councilman Brooks.
For more information on how to sign up for a library card, visit the Jackson-Madison County
Library in person or visit the library online at www.jmclibrary.org or contact Councilman
Brooks at (731) 425-8253 or ebrooks@cityofjackson.net.
