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​​​​​Your student ID provides you with instant access to online one-on-one homework help, research tools, e-books, audiobooks, electronic magazines and print books — all fine free at the library.

Accessing resources

After the selecting a resource, students can sign into their account by entering their school district’s three-digit number followed by the student’s ID number (with no dash or space).

 Access Student Card Resources

  Learn how to use your student cards

  ​Learn how to use HelpNow one-on-one tutoring

You will need to create an account to use Hoopla and Libby/Overdrive. Directions are provided or watch the following tutorials:

  • Hoopla
  • Libby/Overdrive

Existing library cards are not replaced by student cards.

Student Cards make public library resources a part of every student's learning experience and leverage existing public resources to support student learning.

After the selecting a resource, students can sign into their account by entering their district number or their school number followed by the student's ID number (with no dash or space). School number is noted alongside the school if not in a district. ​

Schools participating

  • Gateway STEM Academy (School n​umber: 426407)
  • ISD 6
    • South St. Paul Secondary, 5​-12​ grade​
  • ISD 191 (in partnership with Scott County Library)
    • Burnsville High School
    • Eagle Ridge Middle School
    • ​Nicollet Middle School
    • Burnsville Alternative High School 
  • ISD 192
    • Farmington High School
  • ISD 194
    • Lakeville North High School
    • Lakeville South High School
    • Lakeville Online Academy High (LOAH)
    • Lakeville Online Academy Middle (LOAM)
    • Lakeville Pathways Academy (LPA)​
    • Century Middle School, eighth grade
    • Kenwood Trail Middle School, eighth grade
    • McGuire Middle School, eighth grade
  • ISD 196
    • Apple Valley High School
    • Rosemount High School
    • Eagan High School
    • Eastview High School
    • Area Learning Center
    • School of Environmental Studies
    • Black Hawk Middle School, eighth grade
    • Dakota Hills Middle School, eighth grade
    • Falcon Ridge Middle School, eighth grade
    • Rosemount Middle School, eighth grade
    • Scott Highlands Middle School, eighth grade
    • Valley Middle School of STEM, eighth grade
  • ISD 197
    • Two Rivers​ High School
    • Friendly Hills ​Middle School
    • Heritage Middle School
  • ISD 199
    • Inver Grove Middle School​
    • Simley High School​
  • ISD 200
    • Hastings High School​
  • ISD 917

Questions? Email askalibrarian@co.dakota.mn.us.

Last updated: 6/5/2025 2:51 PM

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