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A new batch of limited edition library cards have landed Obama Presidential Center Chicago Public Library. Photo: Monica Eng/Axios
A new batch of library cards quietly landed at the Obama Presidential Center's library this week, I learned from faithful reader Ina "Breakfast Queen" Pinkney.
Why it matters: Scores of library nerds, like me, were heartbroken when the first batch of 5,000 was snapped up in a few weeks last month, and this batch is likely to go even faster.
Reality check: The OPC library card works at all Chicago Public Library branches.
What they're saying: "On my visit to the center, I felt like I was part of a time and place and world that was full of hope and love," Pinkney tells Axios. "With this card, I feel like I've got a ticket to the universe."
How to get one: Chicagoans must visit the OPC library in person and present an ID with a current address or recent piece of mail proving residence to receive a free card.
- Non-Chicagoans can obtain one with a current ID and a $5 fee.
Pro tip: Call the library at 312-724-2281 to make sure they still have cards before you go. Good luck!