Resources for Educators: Learn to Use the Library

Supplemental resources for teachers, parents, and other caregivers

Teacher Resources

Welcome Teachers!

We are here to support you! Not finding what you need? Contact us and let us know. 

Instructional Videos for Elementary (click tabs for more)

Kids Research: Captain Catalog from Austin Public Library on Vimeo.

Watch all 3 Videos by clicking the tabs above

  1. Captain Catalog: Learn how to use the catalog to search for a book
  2. Super 3: Learn how to get ready to do research for a school project
  3. Virtual Tutoring with Brainfuse: Learn how to use our virtual tutoring service.

Kids Research: Super 3 from Austin Public Library on Vimeo.

How to Use Brainfuse from Austin Public Library on Vimeo.

APL Instructional Videos for Teens

Book a Librarian

Book a Librarian

For Youth Groups & Educators

  • In-person or 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

Educator Cards

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.

Finding Books by Reading Level

Finding Books by Reading Level from Austin Public Library on Vimeo.

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:

Personal Picks

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