Resources for Educators: Learn to Use the Library

Reserve a free 30-minute virtual visit with a librarian. We’re available by phone, email, and virtual visit.

For Youth Groups & Educators

• Virtual visit for your classroom or youth group (eg: storytime, finding a good book, research tips, brief learning activities)
• Fun presentation: All the amazing things you can do with your youth library card
• Curriculum / Assignment resource support

We are issuing cards again! Teachers and educators can get a card with an extended check out period. Please call Customer Service at 512-974-7475 if you need assistance.

Did you know you can find the Lexile level of most books in our collection? 

You can also search for books in a Lexile Level reading range using the "Advanced Search" in the catalog, and scroll down and put the lexile range in the Reading Level boxes:

Looking for another good book, but having trouble narrowing it down?

If so, let us tailor a custom list to your interests. Click the link and fill out the form. We will compile a recommended list and email it to you within a week. The more information you provide the better your recommendations will be! 

Personal Picks Request Form

eBooks in our library come from many different sources. In order to see availability across all apps, your best bet is to search our catalog (you can narrow results by eBook), and there you'll find out what books we have and where they are available -- often with much shorter wait times!