Tools for you and your students
The library is here to support you and your students, Learn more about free educational resources available through the library.
- Request a visit
- Discover resources you can recommend to students and parents
- Contact us for reading recommendations
Book a Class Visit
We would love to connect with you and your students to recommend books, provide library resources and share the joy of reading. Additionally, we are available for faculty and department meetings to give an overview of library resources. Please
give us a few details and we’ll be in touch to set up the details of your visit.
Educator Library Cards
Educators can also
apply for a Teacher Card to borrow Sacramento Public Library books, audiobooks, and ebooks. Pick up your card in person from your nearest location within 14 days of applying.
Student Success Card
For participating school districts, Student ID cards grant students access to online library resources, from ebooks to test preparation. Learn more about the
Student Success Card.
Homework Resources
Visit our
homework help resources page and access tutoring, virtual reference books, test prep and more.
Research Tools
Find something specific with this comprehensive list of all online library resources and databases.
Reading Recommendations
Need some help finding fresh titles to inspire your students? Submit a form and our team will send you
personalized reading recommendations. Your student can also use our
personal shopper service to request materials based on their interests that they can pick up at their library location of choice.
What other resources are available?
Check out our early learning services for additional tools for kids 0-5 and our Homework Help program for access to online tutors and other tools.
What resources does the library have to support parents during distance learning?
Caregivers and students can check out Ebooks, audiobooks, stream video and music for free using Libby and Hoopla.
My students need more books in their home. How can the library help?
Students in participating school districts can use their Student Success library card to access digital collection for free. Students and their families can also get a library card at their neighborhood location and check out up to 60 items at a time and access digital materials for free.
For more reading inspiration, try our personalized reading recommendation and personal shopper services.
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