Library How-to Videos

Are you looking for a good book? Do you need a reliable source for research? Even though our physical library is closed, many of our resources are available online. The videos below will help you learn more about accessing our many library resources, including print, eBooks , audiobooks, and databases. If you have additional questions, please email your school's teacher librarian.

Destiny Discover

Browse Destiny Discover, your school's library catalog, to find print, eBooks, and audio books. You may request up to 4 print books for pick up or check-out eBooks and audiobooks using your school iPad. Access Destiny Discover from your school library's website or click on the Destiny button for your school below. Then use the Sign-in with Google button to login to your account.

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Create a Shortcut to Destiny

Learn how to add Destiny Discover to your iPad's home screen.

Destiny_Sign_in_with_Google.mp4

Sign-in to Destiny

Watch this video to learn how to log into your Destiny Discover account.

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Destiny Digital Downloads

Learn how to check out eBooks and audiobooks on Destiny Discover.

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Place a book on hold

Learn how to place a book on hold. Books you place on hold can be picked up outside the library.

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Searching Destiny 101

Learn how to browse books, create a favorites lists, and place books on hold for sidewalk pick-up

Destiny_Browse Book Bundles.mp4

Request a genre specific book bundle

Not sure what to read? Request and check out a book bundle instead.

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Write a book review

Share your thoughts about a book with our school community.

Check your library account.mp4

Check your Destiny account

Learn how to see your current library checkouts, holds and fines.

Search by Destiny by Lexile.mp4

Search by Lexile Level

Learn to search Destiny Discover by your Lexile level.

Using Google Images

How to correctly use Google Images with permission



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Tales2Go Audiobooks

La Colina students Students can access over 8,000 audiobooks via our school’s Tales2Go audiobook platform. Watch the screencast on the right to learn how to download and listen to books on Tales2Go.

Students should use the login information below to access their accounts:

  • Username= student ID number / Password= lions

SBPL Student Success Card

Santa Barbara Unified School District students can access thousands of eBooks and audiobooks through the Libby and Hoopla apps on Self-Service. The Student Success Card from the Santa Barbara Public Library is not a physical card —the library card number is tied to a student's ID number: 21447000+student ID number. Anytime a PIN is required to access a library resource, it will be the last four digits of the parent or guardian's primary phone number.

  • ​NOTE: Parents or guardians needed to opt in to the Student Success Card during registration at the beginning of the year. If you are not sure about whether you have a Student Success Card, watch this video: How To Opt-in A Child for a SBPL Library Card through Aeries

  • If you are having trouble with your Student Success Card, call the Santa Barbara Public Library (805) 962-7653 or text (805) 764-4542.

Hoopla and Libby Tutorials

Once you have your SBPL Student Success library card, temporary eCard, or regular library card, download the HOOPLA and LIBBY apps from Self Service: See the screencasts below to learn more!

Hoopla_Tutorial.mp4

HOOPLA streams audiobooks, ebooks, graphic novels, movies, television shows, and music. It is recommended to use a personal email when signing up for Hoopla. Be aware you can borrow 10 titles a month on Hoopla.

*If you are using your Student Success library card, select Santa Barbara Public Library.

Libby_Tutorial.mp4

LIBBY has thousands of eBooks and audiobooks available for checkout. ​Checkout and read up to ten titles a time.

*If you are using your Student Success library card, select Santa Barbara Public Library.