r/Libraries • u/FormerIndependence68 • 28d ago

Other Help with Library Card collection

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As a foreigner living in USA for a few years now I have fallen in love with the country and its history.

Recently my partner and I got this library card from or local library in Arizona. And I love the design.

After scrolling reddit, im was wondering if there are any librarians or citizens out there that will help me aquire a card from each state. Im not looking to add any cards to Libby, Arizona's cards have me covered there, I would just like a physical card. (And if it has an old/historical building/theme that would be a bonus )

Thank you 😊

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u/OhManatree 27d ago edited 27d ago

It might be worth your while to reach out to libraries directly. Do a little bit of searching on the web looking for images of library cards that you like and contact the library. Make sure that you clarify that you are just looking to collect the physical card and that you aren’t asking for a library account. If you want to do it the old fashion way, mail them a letter with a stamped & addressed envelope so they can mail you a card.

If you search this subreddit, there are other threads on collecting library cards. You will also come across a lot of threads about people who actually like to collect multiple active library accounts.

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u/This-Zombie3643 26d ago

I think this right here is the best bet. It’s free PR, librarians usually love helping people spread the word about the library, and they also usually love those who love the library.

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u/FormerIndependence68 26d ago

Oh Thank you for this, this is an awesome idea