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DIGITAL LIBRARY CARD
Register for a temporary SAPL digital card here

To use digital resources, you must have a SAPL library card. Don't have one? Don't worry!
Children, teens (and their parents !) can get a temporary SAPL digital card (good for 90 days).

If you already have a SAPL library card you are all set!

The digital card offers:

Full access to SAPL’s extensive collection of eBooks, eAudio, and eMagazines
Full access to all library online databases

EBOOK COLLECTION via Libby App
More about Digital Collections: https://www.mysapl.org/Services/Collections/Digital-Collections

Kids and teens (and their parents !) can download thousands of eBooks and eAudio(books) and eMagazines from the SAPL collection using their SAPL Library card.

The digital collection can be accessed on a mobile device through the Libby App (for iOS and Android). Download the Libby App, search for “San Antonio Public Library” and use your Digital Library Card (or regular library card) to access the collection.

ONLINE HOME WORK HELP & STUDY GUIDES
Online Homework Help powered by Brainfuse: https://guides.mysapl.org/helpnow

Can't figure out that algebra? Befuddled by gerunds? Online Homework Help is available for free (K – College) from 11am to 11:59pm, 7 days a week. Live tutors can assist in Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts. Tutoring is available in both English and Spanish.

Study guides, worksheets, and practice lessons for K – College level Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts - including STAAR Test preparation is available 24/7. All for free with your SAPL Library card!

FAFSA Assistance Through BrainFuse HelpNow
The FAFSA process can be complex, but necessary. Brainfuse now offers live online FAFSA assistance, available to help both students and parents complete the FAFSA application. Whether you are not sure how to start or have questions on specific aspects, Brainfuse tutors are ready to assist!

To access FAFSA Asssistance Through BrainFuse, visit https://guides.mysapl.org/helpnow and select "Featured Service" from the drop-down menu.

Databases About Stuff
http://guides.mysapl.org/az.php

LINKS

Temporary library card for access to digital services: https://sapl.sat.lib.tx.us/selfreg

Online Homework Help powered by Brainfuse: https://guides.mysapl.org/helpnow

Digital Collections: https://www.mysapl.org/Services/Collections/Digital-Collections

Databases for Teens

Explora for High School This link opens in a new window
Explora for High School is designed especially for youth in grades 6-12 and serves as an interface for searching across multiple databases.
LearningExpress Library This link opens in a new window
Learning Express Library provides online academic and career practice tests and full-texts of test prep books. Areas covered include academic, such as SAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT; basic skills, civil service, cosmetology, EMS, firefighter, GED, law enforcement, ASVAB, postal services, real estate, and U.S. citizenship. Test score report includes explanation of right and wrong answers.
MAS Complete This link opens in a new window
Designed specifically for high school libraries, MAS Complete is a full-text database providing hundreds of popular high school magazines and reference books. Covering subjects such art, history, sports and music, it also includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents, plus over a million photos, maps and flags.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Explore all side of an issue. Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today's important social issues.
Opposing Viewpoints is a rich resource for debaters and includes viewpoints, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, audio, and more. A category on the National Debate Topic provides quick and easy access to content on frequently studied and discussed issues. Periodical content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more.
Literary Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Provides a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes.

Online Educational Resources

ADHD Expert Webinars
From ADDitude Magazine
Amazing Educational Resources
Google doc updated daily with free educational resources
Edutopia
Articles and resources for parents, teachers, and educators.
Exploratorium
Learning toolbox of resources about science, art, and human perception.
Finding Nature
Resources from the Children and Nature Network
Just Let Them Play
An article from the "We Are Teachers" website about strategies for teaching your children at home.
Khan Academy
Free instructional content for all subjects and grade levels.
Reading Rockets
Tips and resources to support you as you support your reader.
The Spanish Experiment
Free Spanish lessons and children's stories in Spanish.
VROOM
For children 0-5 years old. Access brain building ideas you can engage in throughout the day, wherever you are.

Universal Class (Available through Libby)
Over 500 CEU level courses covering 30 subject areas, such as personal finance, pet and animal care, career training, health and medicine and GED preparation. Learn from professional instructors who provide grading and feedback to track your learning process.

At this time, access to Universal Class is only available through the Libby app or the Libby website. To download Libby visit Mobile Access on MySAPL.
Access the database from your computer at https://libbyapp.com/

123 Homeschool 4 Me
Free printable worksheets - PreK through High school
KinderArt
Art lesson plans for grades PreK- 8.
PBS Learning Media
Educational Resources for parents - you can limit down by age range

California Science Center - Stay at Home Science
Science experiments and activities using household items
FunBrain
Online games, videos, books and math activities for grades PreK - 8.
Imagineering in a Box
Imagineering in a Box is designed to pull back the curtain to show you how artists, designers and engineers work together to create theme parks. Go behind the scenes with Disney Imagineers and complete project-based exercises to design a theme park of your very own.
Learn at the Laboratory Collective
They have a series of science videos that also involve literature, such as Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.
Math Playground
Math games for Grades 1 - 6
NASA Kids' Club
Play games and learn about NASA.
PBS Learning Media for Students
Free science, math, health, and art videos and activities.
SciShow Kids
A YouTube channel that explores all those curious topics that make us ask "why?" Jessi and her robot rat Squeaks answer your questions and explain fun, complex science concepts for young, curious minds. Whether conducting experiments, researching new questions, or talking with experts, there's always something new to discover with SciShow Kids, no matter what your age!
Scratch Online Coding
Kids can create stories, games and animations.
Skype a Scientist
Do you want to chat with a scientist over video chat from your living room? We will match you with a scientist for free! These sessions are q&a conversations, so you and your kids/roommates can talk with a scientist about what makes YOU curious. We have lots of different scientists to choose from, so don't be shy! All you need is a zoom/google hangout/skype/ or other video chat client and an internet connection!
SplashLearn
Math activities for Grades K - 5
Spurs Give Youth Code Jam
Spurs Give is teaming up with Youth Code Jam to tip off a new, basketball-inspired coding course that’ll take the game from the court to the computer. This free, four-week course will introduce kids to the creative world computer coding while working towards a replay-worthy finale—a custom-coded basketball game made all on their own!
Steve Spangler Science
Science experiment ideas and instructions.

Arcademics
Free and paid learning games for Grades 1 - 6.
Busy Toddler - 40+ Best Indoor Activities
Fun activities for indoor play.
Highlights Kids
Activities, jokes, games, and more!
National Geographic Kids
Games, videos, and other online animal and geography fun!
PBS Kids
Videos, games, and other online adverntures for kids - from KLRN