Library will partner with local businesses in September to provide discounts and specials

Monroe - The Monroe Free Library is inviting businesses to partner with it for its third annual Real Card promotion this September. Under the terms of the promotion, any customer who shows a library card at the sales counter receives a “special,” which is whatever discount or promotion the business wants to offer. Typical specials from businesses that have already signed up for the free promotion include a free introductory yoga class, 10 percent off any printing order, and three free bagels when you buy six. The library produces all promotional materials, including signage (at the library and at point of purchase) and a printed guide to businesses honoring the card. September is Library Card sign-up month; the event is intended to garner new sign-ups and to make existing patrons aware of the card in their wallet while driving business to local merchants.

Real Card partners
The following is the list of businesses who are participating with Monroe Free Library to provide discounts:
Bagel World, Monroe. Buy 6 bagels, get 3 free.
BNI Premier Chapter of Monroe. First two visits free (breakfast included).
General Nutrition Center, Monroe. 10 percent off any order.
Hong Kong Chinese Food, Monroe. Two egg rolls OR one two-liter soda free with $25 purchase.
Jie Shen Chinese Acupuncture Clinic, Monroe. Free stress and adrenal testing; free meridian energetics diagnosis.
Kovner Photography, Highland Mills. $50 off any outdoor family portrait session (by appointment only).
Mill Pond Cleaners, Monroe. 10 percent off dry cleaning.
Monroe Printing & Photography, Monroe. 10 percent off of any order.
Monroe Yoga & Tai Chi, Monroe. First class free, $2 off second and third classes.
Progressive Element, Monroe. Free Web site hosting for your first six months.
Stillpond Massage Therapy, Monroe. 20 percent off of any service.
The Book Garden, Monroe. One free item (per customer per day).
Tobey Chiropractic Wellness, Lake Street, Monroe. Free consultation.
Walter Rose Agency, Monroe. Free, no-risk review of your insurance policies.
Businesses that have already registered are featured at www.monroefreelibrary.org/realcard.
Businesses can register for free at that Web page, or by calling Ian Murphy at 845-783-4411.