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Educator Resources
Welcome, Educators! San Francisco Public Library supports student success with an array of resources just for you:
- Tips on how to schedule a classroom or library visit with a SFPL librarian
- A special Teacher Card
- A Scholar Card for students and great reading recommendations
Contact a Youth Services Librarian at your closest SFPL location to schedule a visit or arrange a field trip with your class.
Bookmark SFPL's calendar of events for upcoming Kids and Teen programs. Plus find library card information, booklists and more.
SFPL in Your Classroom
Our talented Youth Services Librarians are standing by to bring stories, deliver a database class on a specific topic, share new titles and more. Let us know how we can support you and your students. With enough notice, we can cater the class visit to your specific curriculum and needs.
Teacher Card
We understand that teachers often need to reserve and borrow large quantities of library materials and to keep them for longer periods of time. For that reason, we invite you to activate your Teacher Card! Call (415) 557-4400 or email info@sfpl.org to apply today.
A teacher is anyone currently employed as a teacher, educator, administrator, librarian, childcare provider, or afterschool program provider at a school, childcare facility or afterschool program in the City and County of San Francisco, or teachers who are residents of San Francisco but teach in districts outside of San Francisco. See Teacher Library Card.
Scholar Card
The Scholar Card connects students to millions of FREE resources including:
- Online homework help
- Language learning tools
- Books, audiobooks, graphic novels, music & movies
- Research databases
All SFUSD students have a Scholar Card and have received their Scholar Card number in their school email account.
Students need a PIN to access eResources. If students have forgotten their PIN, try their birth month and birth date (January 10 = 0110) or go to Reset PIN to change it.
Public charter, private and parochial schools are also eligible for Scholar Cards. Call (415) 557-4400 email info@sfpl.org to learn more.
