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Save time, get the right resources. CTO! delivers.
2025-26 Registration Link (opens on August 1, 2025).


The ERS Library’s CheckThisOut! (CTO!) service is completely free for educators in districts that contract with the Tulare County Office of Education for ERS Library Media Services.

How It Works:
  1. Sign Up
    Complete this Google form to let us know what materials you’d like for your students.

  2. Get Your Kit
    Based on your selections, we’ll deliver either a custom bundle of 8–10 topical books and classroom resources, or a Class Library of 30 randomly selected books matched to your grade and reading level, directly to your school site.

  3. Swap It Out
    Every four weeks, we’ll bring a new kit and pick up the old one.

    1. Delivery months: September–November and February–April
    1. No deliveries in December and May—just return your materials before the break.

Customization Options
You choose the grade level(s), reading level range, topics, and types of materials you want. Formats available include emergent readers, graphic novels, young adult (YA) titles, chapter books, Spanish/bilingual books, big books, picture books, board books, small book kits (6–10 copies of the same title), PlayAway audiobooks, puppets, art prints, storytelling kits, and STEM kits. In addition, you’ll have access to digital resources—curated online learning materials available through the ERS Portal.

There are 50 participant spots available during 2025-26 school year...sign up today!

Sample Kits
Kinder kit

7th grade kit


4th grade

High School

CTO! Frequently Asked Questions

Feedback from previous 
CTO! participants...

"I really enjoyed the kits. It is great to put down 1-2 topics & have books that are on topic & ones I may have never thought to pick up myself. My high school kids look forward to seeing what each new unit brings. Keep the variety & reading levels coming! I appreciate all the handpicked kits!"
- Tulare COE educator
"Great resources, thoughtfully put together. I used the material given to supplement and enhance my current curriculum and students seemed to enjoy them."
- Palo Verde SD educator
"Keep up the amazing work! Thanks for adding books that go with that general genre or theme of what I requested for the month."
- Corcoran USD educator
"This is an excellent program. I'm glad I participated."
- Kings COE educator
"These were great additional books for my daughter to use along with her lessons."
- Eleanor Roosevelt CLC educator
"The choice of books picked for me was perfect for me and my students. I used them for free choice book picks. I just want to thank you all for your wonderful work putting together and delivering these kits."
- Lakeside SD educator