Support for Educators

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DC Public Library is proud to offer enhanced borrowing privileges as well as specialized services and resources to support the work of educators in DC.

Educator Cards

With an Educator Card, educators in DC can check out up to 100 items (of any kind except DVDs), and keep them for up to nine weeks. Educator cards also provide access to our online resources. To obtain an Educator Card, simply visit any DC Public Library location, or download an application and return it to your closest neighborhood library. You will need to present documentation to show you are currently an educator in the District of Columbia.

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To serve you as an educator, staff at your local library can: 

• Suggest and gather print materials and online resources for any topic or grade level. Please note: staff need at least 5 days advance notice to gather materials.
• Facilitate educator card sign-ups and library card sign-ups for students.
• Visit your classroom or schedule your class to visit us. Topics may include:
  • Story Time or book talks
  • Hands-on activities
  • Research help, including how to choose, evaluate, and cite sources.
  • Library tours
  • Presentations about Discover Summer, our all-ages summer learning program

These are just some of the ways educators can collaborate with library staff. Visit or contact your neighborhood library and ask to speak to a children's staff member to request services.

Find resources below, grouped by grade level, that can support your work and support your students' learning in the classroom and at home. These resources are accessible with an educator card, and many contain content specifically geared toward educators, such as printables & worksheets, educator toolkits, and even lesson plans.