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School Year Essentials

Explore free programs, tools, and support at the library to help students, families, and teachers start the year strong.

Student Help
Reading Programs
Math Programs
STEAM Programs
Test Preparation
Online Learning
Chat with a Librarian
Reading Recommendations
Reading Lists
Reserve a Computer
Reserve a Study Room
Access the Internet

Events

Enjoy a variety of free library events designed to welcome you back and help you succeed this school year.

Student Library Card

Students at participating school districts have access to a special library card that can be used to checkout tech devices, get homework help online, stream books and media, and has no late fines on all overdue items.

Suggested Reads

Staff Picks

SJPL Picks: Books for the very beginning reader

A list of books for our very earliest readers. Small sentences and pictures will keep your newest reader engaged!

SJPL Picks: Back to School with YA Fiction

Follow teens and young adults as they experience adventures, challenges, drama, romance, and new beginnings at school.

Educator Card

SJPL is proud to support our amazing educators. Teachers can apply for a free Educator Card to access classroom resources and borrow materials with an extended checkout period, all with no overdue fines.

Online Resources

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Tutor.com

Get homework help from a live certified tutor or use study guides and tutorials on common subjects and state standardized tests.
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Gale in Context: Middle School

Explore the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, history, literature, and more.
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Peterson's Test Prep

Tool for standardized test prep, researching and selecting college and grad-schools, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers.

Gale in Context: High School

Explore thousands of topics across subjects including literature, science, history, and social issues using different sources.
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