I received my first library card when I was 4 years old, signing my name in big, shaky letters. My mom still has that card, tucked away in her cedar chest. To her, it was a milestone in her daughter’s ...

When I was nine years old, my sister got me my first library card, from the Albany Park Branch Library in Chicago. Yes, we were a comfortable middle-class family and had plenty of books at home, but ...

The current bright yellow cards, used by patrons since the early 2000s, will be replaced with fresh, modern designs that reflect the vibrant community. Among the new options is a special "My First ...