The St. Joe County Public Library offers countless resources for teachers, parents and caregivers. Below are examples of the free resources that patrons can access both at the library and at home.
Teachers and students who teach or attend school in our service area qualify for a free guest card, even if they live outside of our service area.
In-Library Resources
Kits and Read Alouds
Playaways
Each singular tablet includes games focused on a specific grade range and subject. Two Playaways can be checked out to each adult library card. Only available at Main Library.
VOX Books
These books have built-in speakers so children can listen as they read. Available at all branches.
Phonics and Language Kits
Muzzy includes CDs on learning various languages; Hooked on Phonics includes kits with DVD video lessons, storybooks and workbooks. Available at all branches.
Printing, Faxing, and Copying
Those who live in the service area and have a library card qualify for up to $5 per day of free printing. Learn more.
Adaptive Technology
All St. Joe County Public Library branches are equipped with large print keyboards, as well as sensory kits that include: multi-sensory manipulatives, sensory headphones, gloves, and communication boards.
Adaptive Technology Kits
The Francis, Centre, German and North Liberty branches are equipped with Adaptive Technology kits which can be used in meeting rooms and at computers. These kits include: large print keyboards, hearing loops, noise reduction headphones and communication boards.
Videophone laptops
Available at Main Library and LaSalle Branch for patrons with hearing loss.
Outreach and Library Visits
Outreach
Want a Librarian to visit your classroom, attend an event, or set up a table at a resource fair? Fill out the Outreach Visits Form and provide at least 3 weeks advance notice.
Library Visits
The St. Joe County Public Library offers tours of the library building for groups interested in learning more about our services. Fill out the Book a Tour Form and please provide at least three weeks advance notice.
Note: Requests for an extra activity (eg: storytime) in addition to a tour are subject to current staff availability and may require additional planning time.
Digital Resources
Databases
Explora
Database for ages K-13 that includes magazines and newspaper articles, as well as primary source documents on a variety of topics.
Inspire
Database searchable by grade level and subject. This resource also includes an index of databases A-Z.
Online Services
Brainfuse
Live online tutoring from expert tutors. Get homework help (K-12 and college), skills building, test preparation, and FAFSA in both English and Spanish. Available 2:00pm – 11:00pm (EST) each day.
Library Apps
Read ebooks, listen to e-audio books, and borrow more digital materials with our library apps Libby, Hoopla, Flipster and Kanopy.
Staff-Curated Book Lists
Browse kids book lists for various grades, genres, and topics curated by SJCPL Youth Services Staff.
Programs and Services
Feeding Kids, Growing Minds
At the Main, LaSalle and Tutt branches children may pick one snack during after-school hours.
Storytime
Storytime is delivered at all library branches weekly. Families will enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 – 5.
Evening Storytime
On the fourth Thursday of the month at Main Library, children will enjoy books, songs, and play to encourage a love of reading. Recommended for ages 4-7. Families are welcome.
National Resources
Find helpful national resources by perusing this page of our website.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation designed specially for kids aged 3+.
Stories Songs & Stretches
Preschool yoga and mindfulness storytimes.
5 Minute Yoga Routine for Kids: Channel Mum
It’s not always easy getting kids excited about exercise, but this yoga routine will get their imaginations running wild and their bodies moving!
Educational Resources
GoNoodle
Activities, songs, and dances to work your wiggles out for grades K and up. You can sign up for a free educator account.
Imagineering In A Box
Walt Disney Imagineering partners with Khan Academy to bring you a free online program with 32 videos that brings together the diverse talents of Disney Imagineers around the world to share how they use a wide range of skills – from story development and conceptual design, to math, physics and engineering, creating immersive experiences.
SchoolTube
A COPPA and ADA compliant video management platform created to meet the needs of K-12 schools, providing a place for schools to publish videos for free in a tightly controlled space. An upgrade to a paid premium subscription allows ad-free viewing.
Bendable: SJCPL’s Online Learning Platform
Bendable is a free learning platform that allows residents of all ages to acquire new knowledge and skills through online courses, in-person events, and other learning resources.
Frugal Fun For Boys And Girls
This website was created by a homeschooling mom, and includes LEGO, STEM, and other learning activities.
Ready Set Kindergarten!
The Brooklyn Public Libraries offer videos for parents of preschoolers in many different languages to help develop reading readiness skills.
Novelist Plus
The St. Joe County Public Library’s Student & Teacher Databases offers NovelList K-8 Plus with fiction and nonfiction reading recommendations for grades K-8 and teens.
