Jacksonville Public Library, KIPP Jacksonville, and Duval County Public Schools turned every DCPS student ID number into a library card automatically. No application, no late fees. A student can check out up to 3 books or audiobooks at a time, use library computers, get homework help from online research databases, and return items to any Jacksonville Public Library branch.
| Card number | Your S-number, without the "S" |
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| PIN | Your 4-digit birth month and day (example: a June 4th birthday is 0604) |
Free digital resources through the library
All of these are included with the student card above, no separate sign-up fee. Start at the library's digital library page and branch out from there:
| Hoopla | Stream movies and TV, listen to music albums, and read ebooks, comics, and audiobooks instantly, no waiting for a hold. 8 items per month. A personal email address is required to create a Hoopla account. |
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| Libby (OverDrive) | Borrow ebooks and audiobooks, up to 10 checked out and 10 on hold at a time, with no monthly limit. Get notified automatically when a hold becomes available. |
| Transparent Language Online | Free self-paced language learning in over 110 languages, including American Sign Language (ASL) and English as a Second Language (ESL). |
| Gale in Context: Middle School | Videos, newspapers, magazines, and primary sources built for middle-schoolers, with support for literature, science, social studies, and history assignments. |
| Peterson's Test & Career Prep | Practice tests for the SAT, ACT, AP exams, CLEP, and more, plus career and college-search tools. Logs in with the same card number and PIN as everything else here. See our Peterson's Test & Career Prep page. |
| Library Catalog | Search what books, movies, and other physical or digital items the library has in its collection. |
The library's full digital library page lists additional research databases and resources beyond these; worth a look if your student needs something for a specific class or subject.
Your neighborhood branch: South Mandarin
The South Mandarin Branch Library is the closest full-service branch to Mandarin High School, with regular programming for every age group from toddlers through adults.
| Address | 12125 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223 |
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| Phone | (904) 255-2665 |
| Hours | Monday – Tuesday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00am – 6:00pm Sunday: Closed |
The branch runs regular monthly programming across four age groups: Early Childhood (0–5) like storytime and craft sessions; School Age (5–12) like Junior Scientists and craft/art clubs; Teens (12–18) like game days, movie nights, and a Teen Advisory Board; and Adults & All Ages like chair yoga and a therapy-dog reading program. Exact dates and times change month to month, so check the branch's current calendar rather than relying on any specific date here.
Sources: Jacksonville Public Library "Online Resources" flyer and Student Card program materials (South Mandarin Branch); jaxpubliclibrary.org. Program schedules, checkout limits, and digital resource offerings can change; confirm current details on the official site linked above.