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. 

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.

Librarian Support

Field Trips

For groups of students age 5-18 and their educators or group leaders.

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

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

Elementary Resources