EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 23 MIN
The Gentle Obsession of Library Card Collectors
from Sunday Morning Curious · host Podcaster
Before digital checkout systems, library cards were tiny works of art—each one hand-stamped, hole-punched, and lovingly worn by countless readers. We explore the surprisingly passionate world of people who collect these forgotten paper treasures, and what these pocket-sized artifacts reveal about how we used to discover books. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Before digital checkout systems, library cards were tiny works of art—each one hand-stamped, hole-punched, and lovingly worn by countless readers. We explore the surprisingly passionate world of people who collect these forgotten paper treasures, and what these pocket-sized artifacts reveal about how we used to discover books.
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