Library Go

All SPPS students will receive equal access under Library Go, no matter where you live.

Back-to-School Forms is a tool inside SPPS’s Campus Portal that contains important forms and allows parents to register students for after-school and summer programs. One of the forms included allows parents to opt-out of Library Go.

Yes. Please let SPPL staff know if you would like your email to be added to their account so you receive holds and overdue notices. Parents will be able to monitor notices sent to the student but the Library will not be sending messages about what the student has checked out in general.

At Saint Paul Public Schools, the following information about students is public: name, birth dates, grade, extra-curricular information, school, dates of enrollment, and awards received. 

Additionally, the following information is designated as directory information only for MN State Libraries: address, home phone, student ID#, and student email address.

Data shared between SPPS and SPPL is encrypted and transferred via a secure protocol and is stored on secure servers.

Send a written notice to Student Records (spps.org/studentrecords) that you would like your student to be issued a Library Go card number.

Visit spps.org/studentrecords or contact Student Records at 651-632-3764 to opt-out of the program.

Library staff are working with school staff to help integrate these newly accessed materials into the classroom.  When all students have a library card, students will easily access materials only available to library patrons on their school-issued iPads.

Library staff are constantly working with school staff to help integrate the public library's resources into the classroom.  When all students have a library card, students will easily access materials only available to library patrons on their school-issued iPads.

Students will have FREE access to physical library books, e-books, e-magazines, one-on-one online homework help, dozens of databases, and more!

SPPS students are automatically assigned a Library Go virtual card unless their parents opt out while filling out Back-to-School Forms, which occurs each August.

Unless parents opt-out, all students will be given a unique electronic barcode number, consisting of their unique student ID number and a standard prefix.

The cards will be easy to memorize, containing your student's 6-digit ID. We value your security and understand students have a hard time keeping track of physical cards.  Students will be able to use their cards by typing memorized numbers for electronic materials and identifying themselves to library staff to check out physical materials. This process is similar to how they check out materials at their school and order school lunches.

Library Go will only work at Saint Paul Public Library locations.You may request a physical card to register and use at a different library system in Minnesota.

We recommend parents get their own library card. Parents can use their child’s Library Go card, but only if their child is present.

Very few. Students can access all e-materials (including academic papers, books, music, and magazines) without fear of fines or fees. In addition, students will be able to check out ten physical materials. We will work with students to rectify lost/missing materials to minimize financial burdens on families. You may add your email address to the account so you are also notified when materials are due.

Students will also have opportunities throughout the year to reduce or eliminate fines by participating in library fine forgiveness programs, such as Read Downs or Do Downs.

• View the St Paul Public Library Fines & Fees Policy

You can have both! Your child's original card will not be replaced. Library Go will issue a new number that allows teachers and students to easily communicate and memorize a number that is connected to their student ID.