L² Student Library Access

Opt Your Student Out of the L Squared Program

L Squared Program Opt-out Form

What is included for those who opt into L²?

All students may check out physical materials at any CCPL branch based on grade level:

• Grades K–5: Children’s materials
• Grades 6–12: Teen materials and Children’s materials
• Public computer access at all branches

**NOTE: Teen non-fiction books are catalogued in the Adult section of the library. Therefore, students not opted-in to accessing adult materials will not have access to borrowing teen non-fiction.

With L Squared, there is no physical library card needed. Students simply use their CCSD username as their library account number, and the last four digits of their student ID as their password.

**NOTE: This username format applies to ALL CCSD schools, including Charter Schools. Contact your student’s school if you do not know their username.

Library Username: Your CCSD Student Username

Username Format: First three letters of your last name + first three letters of your first name + last four digits of your student ID number.

Example: For John Doe the username would be: doejoh1234

Library User Password: Your six-digit birthdate (MMDDYY)

OPT-OUT NOTICE: Parents/guardians may choose to opt their student(s) out of the L2 program by completing the form on CCPL’s website (ccpl.org/l2) or by contacting or visiting a local CCPL branch. Opting a child out of the program will forfeit their access to CCPL’s physical and digital resources as well as Internet access on public computers. Wi-Fi remains accessible to all personal devices on site. Parents/guardians who opt their child out may still register them for an age-restricted CCPL Youth Card by contacting their local branch. Opting out of the L2 program does not affect a student’s educational programming with CCSD.

For more information, ask your teacher librarian, visit your local CCPL branch.

Sora (Overdrive for Education), connects the district to the library system. When a student is logged into the school library’s digital collection, they can now simply toggle between the school district digital library and CCPL’s to unlock even more age-appropriate books and audiobooks.

Additional access for students in grades 6-12

Parents/guardians of students in grades 6–12 may choose to opt in to additional library access. These options are not automatic and require parental permission. 

1. Online Learning & Research Tools (ex. Mango Languages, LinkedIn Learning, New York Times) 

2. Digital Borrowing Platforms*: 

• Libby/OverDrive (eBooks, audiobooks, magazines)
• Hoopla (eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music)
• Freegal (music streaming) 

*Libby/OverDrive, Hoopla, and Freegal provide access to Children, Teen, AND Adult materials. 

3. Adult Collection Access: Allow your child to check out physical materials from the Adult Collection. 

These platforms may include access to children’s, teen, and adult materials. 

Parental controls are available for Libby and Hoopla.

How do I reserve library materials?

Library materials can be reserved in person, over the phone, or online. To reserve materials online, you must have your L Squared account number and password. As a reminder, your password is the last four digits of your CCSD student ID number.

How can I reserve non-traditional materials?

The library offers a number of non-traditional materials, such as Wi-Fi hotspots, digital magnifiers, electricity usage monitors, and more. They can all be checked out and reserved just like any other library material. When you stop by your branch to check out any of the devices, the librarians will give you additional information for their care and transport. Please note that some non-traditional items have age restrictions, or require an Internet Usage Agreement.

Borrowing Materials

View Physical and Digital Collection Borrowing Limits

How will I know when my requested items are ready to pick up?

You will receive email notifications from the library to your CCSD email account. These emails will include notifications when your holds are ready for pickup, reminder of due dates and overdue materials and other account-related information.

Are there fines or fees?

As our regular library accounts, L Squared accounts are also fine-free, which means you will not accrue late fees or fines for materials returned beyond the due date. While you will not be charged, we ask that you be mindful and considerate of others who are waiting to check out those items. So, please return your items by the due dates. Also, while late fees will not be charged, a lost item fee will apply if the item is not returned after 47 days from the due date. Unpaid lost item fees will not be referred to a collection agency for the L Squared accounts. However, multiple lost items could result in the revoking or suspension of your library account.