The City of Santa Clarita is looking for interested businesses to participate in a new program that encourages Santa Clarita Public Library card holders to shop local and show their library card to receive special discounts and incentives.

In honor of the opening of the new Old Town Newhall Library on September 29 and National Library Card Sign Up Month, the Santa Clarita Public Library is proud to present the “Sign Up and Save” program running from September 1-30, 2012.

“As the City looks forward to the grand opening of the Old Town Newhall Library, we are excited to launch a new promotional opportunity designed to partner with local businesses,” commented Mayor Frank Ferry. “This effort will not only help build momentum for the new library but also encourages residents to shop local.”

“The Sign Up and Save” program encourages community members to sign up for a Library Card, if not already a cardholder, in order to enjoy savings at local retailers throughout the month of September. Not only will patrons have access to a variety of books, helpful databases, and story times offered at local library branches, they will be part of many exclusive discounts offered by select businesses such as restaurants, chiropractors, bakeries, and boutiques.

Business owners who register to participate in the promotion will receive free publicity of their retail store in exchange for providing discounts to library card holders. This partnership will promote interest in library programs, generate sales, and increase traffic to retail businesses. All interested business owners should sign up with the City of Santa Clarita Public Library by Friday, June 29.

For more information about the “Sign Up and Save” program and how to sign up to participate, please contact Communications Specialist Jessica Jackson at (661) 255-4903 or visit SantaClaritaLibrary.com