Milwaukee Public Library

First Grade. First Card.

Dear First Grade Teachers:

We know how hard your students are working to become readers. We also know children with library cards are among the best readers. The First Grade Library Card Campaign is designed to assist all first graders in the City of Milwaukee in getting their library card.

This year we’re making it easier than ever – no library card applications for you to hand out!

Simply call or e-mail to set up a visit to your school. A library representative will come to your classroom and talk with your students about the public library and how to get a library card. This 30-minute visit includes a short DVD about the library and how to be a responsible library card holder. Library staff will also share some exciting new books with special appeal to first graders.

Watch the First Grade. First Card. Video!

The "Imagination starts here" image is the creation of artist Thomas Johnson. First conceived during an assignment in art school and inspired by his own love of the library as a child, Johnson shared this idea with the library. When asked if we could use his idea for our campaign, he heartily agreed.