# data[].attributes.body
Use your SFPL card to access ebooks, audiobooks, videos, do research and get homework help. Any student of a San Francisco school can apply for a library card.

# data[].attributes.body
A tool to help students manage their research.  To login, use your synergystudents.org email, password: synergy

# data[].attributes.body
Get help finding books you like, author videos and book readings, and more.

# data[].attributes.body
Dig into your research with this database for middle schoolers. To login, password: library.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
About Gale In Context: Middle School

Gale In Context: Middle School combines the best of Gale's reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Students will find outstanding support to complete assignments in core subjects including literature, science, social studies, and history.

Don't know how to login?

Depending on this location's preferences, the log-in process could include your library card number, a student or user ID, or another provided password. If you don't know how to log in, please contact your library or school directly.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
About Gale In Context: Middle School Gale In Context: Middle School combines the best of Gale's reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Students will find outstanding support to complete assignments in core subjects including literature, science, social studies, and history. Don't know how to login?

# data[].attributes.body
Search Synergy's collection of print books. To login, username: first name plus last initial(s), password: synergy

# data[].attributes.body
Dive in, explore, and search with this database for elementary students. To login, password: library.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
About Gale In Context: Elementary

Gale In Context: Elementary (formerly Kids InfoBits), introduces elementary school students to database searching with easy-to-use resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.

Don't know how to login?

Depending on this location's preferences, the log-in process could include your library card number, a student or user ID, or another provided password. If you don't know how to log in, please contact your library or school directly.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
About Gale In Context: Elementary Gale In Context: Elementary (formerly Kids InfoBits), introduces elementary school students to database searching with easy-to-use resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content. Don't know how to login? Depending on this location's preferences, the log-in process could include your library card number, a student or user ID, or another provided password.

# data[].attributes.body
A great place to start your research. To login, password: library.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Welcome to Britannica School, a safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Elementary, Middle, and High School.

# data[].attributes.body
Spanish language research database (1st-12th grade).  To login, password: library.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Bienvenido a Britannica Escolar , un recurso informativo para la educación primaria y secundaria que es seguro, actualizado y apropiado para cada nivel educativo.

# data[].attributes.body
Use interactive tools to zoom, rotate, and explore 3D models. Covers biology, chemistry, human anatomy, and earth/space science.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
About Interactive Science

Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.

Don't know how to login?

Depending on this location's preferences, the log-in process could include your library card number, a student or user ID, or another provided password. If you don't know how to log in, please contact your library or school directly.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
About Interactive Science Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science. Don't know how to login? Depending on this location's preferences, the log-in process could include your library card number, a student or user ID, or another provided password.

# data[].attributes.body
Explore environmental issues like climate change, pollution, water rights, etc.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
About Gale In Context: Environmental Studies

Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.

Don't know how to login?

Depending on this location's preferences, the log-in process could include your library card number, a student or user ID, or another provided password. If you don't know how to log in, please contact your library or school directly.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
About Gale In Context: Environmental Studies Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content. Don't know how to login? Depending on this location's preferences, the log-in process could include your library card number, a student or user ID, or another provided password.

# data[].attributes.body
Borrow Sora eBooks, audio, and read-alongs. To log in, search for Synergy School (we are part of the BAISL Shared Digital Collection) and use your first name plus last initial(s).

# data[].attributes.body
Current news and non-fiction (grades 2-12).  Ask your teacher for your classroom code.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Newsela is an Instructional Content Platform that supercharges reading engagement and learning in every subject.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Residents of California may receive a free library card. A San Francisco Public Library card opens the door to a world of information and entertainment. In addition to borrowing books, LPs, and museum passes, your card allows you to download digital media, use electronic databases, take online classes, use library computers, and more.

Apply online (or fill out and print the paper application) and then present a valid photo ID in-person at any SFPL location to receive a library card. The Library does not issue library cards online; you must visit in-person.

People ages 13-18 can show valid ID or have a parent / guardian sign.

A parent / guardian must sign for anyone under age 13.

San Francisco residents who have a disability or long-term medical condition that prevents you from visiting the Library may use Home Library Services.

Educators living or working in SF may apply for a Teacher Card.

SFPL also offers Welcome, Digital Access, and Visitor cards for those who don't have a CA ID. Visitor cards cost $10 and are valid for 3 months.

Your library card and PIN are used to access your online account at sflib1.sfpl.org/patroninfo.

You may wish to register for a BiblioCommons account as well, and use it to track your checkouts and more. If you are logging into this account for the first time, you will need to enter your 14-digit card number (username) and PIN/password (password).

If you have forgotten your PIN/password or need to reset it, use our PIN/password reset tool at sflib1.sfpl.org/pinreset.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Residents of California may receive a free library card. A San Francisco Public Library card opens the door to a world of information and entertainment. In addition to borrowing books, LPs, and museum passes, your card allows you to download digital media, use electronic databases, take online classes, use library computers, and more.

# data[].attributes.body
Wondering what to read this summer? Here are some book lists and recommendation services to help!

2026 Summer Reading Book Lists

SFUSD/SFPL Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12

American Library Association Grades 6-8

We are Kid Lit Collective

Horn Book Magazine Grades 6-8 and High School

Awards & “Best of” Book Lists

NPR Books We Love 2025 Kids and Young Adult

YALSA 2026 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers

YALSA 2026 Best Fiction for Young Adults List

YALSA 2026 Amazing Audiobooks List

YALSA 2026 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2026 ALA Youth Media Award Winners

Reading Recommendation Services

TeachingBooks Reader’s Advisory

NoveList Plus reading recommendation service (requires SFPL card)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Summer Stride 2026: It’s Coming! | San Francisco Public Library

# data[].attributes.body
Read eBooks, audio books, and watch videos. Now 24/7 access from home and school. Middle schoolers, go to http://kids.getepic.com/students, enter class code zkc3484 and select your name to get started!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Instantly access over 40,000 of the best books & videos for kids on Epic

# data[].attributes.body
Susanne DeRisi, Librarian
library@synergyschool.org

(415) 579-0033