Student Success Cards: Library Access for All Students!

It's time to opt in for Student Success Cards: a kid's key to the Library, available to all students in Santa Barbara Unified School District, now including several charter schools.

What are Student Success Cards?

Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) and Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) are working together to make Library access easier than ever for students! Student Success Cards are starter library cards that give students access to library materials and online learning tools - no physical card or trip to the library to sign up required.

Parents & Guardians: All you need to do is opt-in through Aeries while enrolling your child for school. Watch this short video for step-by-step instructions.

What can students do with a Student Success Card?

• Check out up to three physical items at a time from any SBPL location.

• Enjoy full access to SBPL's Digital Library, including eBooks, audiobooks, BrainFuse HelpNow, Mango Languages, and more. Explore available resources at SBPLibrary.org/DigitalLibrary

How it works:

1. Opt in through Aeries: Parents or guardians opt in through the Aeries platform during school enrollment. Cards are activated by mid-September each year. Watch this short video for step-by-step instructions.

1. Card Number and PIN
   • Library Card Number: 21447000 + your Student ID number (aka, Lunch number)
   • PIN: The last four digits of the primary phone number listed in Aeries.

1. No Physical Card needed! Students can:
   • Use their card number and PIN at self-check kiosks
   • Share their card number with library staff at checkout
   • Use their card number and PIN to log in to online resources.

Questions? Visit the Student Success Cards FAQ page for privacy information, fines and fees info, PIN help, and more.