A - Z list of Resources

Ancestry (library edition)  IN LIBRARY USE ONLY

Provides resources for genealogical and historical research.

Auto Repair Source

Supplies the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair info for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

Book Connections

Adds a multimedia dimension to the reading experiences of children's and young adult books.

Brainfuse

Obtain free live tutoring, homework help, and skill building. Log in with your library card number. 

Britannica Escolar

Provides a Spanish language encyclopedia with 2,000 articles, images, multimedia and maps.  Divided into two sections - elementary and middle school.  

Britannica Fundamentals

Find interactive learning for pre-K through grade 2.  Includes literacy and math games, read-aloud books, drawing, and geographical exploration.

Britannica School Edition

Offers thousands of up-to-date articles, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, and research tools. Three separate databases for Elementary, Middle school or High School provide age-appropriate materials.

Coursera 

Offers more than 3,800 cutting edge courses taught by top instructors from leading universities and companies.  

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library 

CultureGrams

Contains country and state reports that deliver a perspective on daily life and culture, including the background, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people.

Explora

Access magazines articles, encyclopedia, Consumer Reports and more.  Explora also offers information for the elementary-high school age as well.  

Gale In Context:  Environmental Studies

Explore comprehensive information on environmental studies through case studies, news, reference materials, videos and more.

Gale Interactive: Science

Investigate science from every angle with 3D interactive biology, chemistry, earth science and human anatomy models.

Get Set Up

Explore this social learning platform for individuals 50+ taught by peers.  Virtual live classes center on digital learning, vocational health, social health, physical health, and mental health.  

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library 

Hoopla

Stream e-audiobooks, movies, music, comics, e-books, and television shows and immediately begin watching, listening or reading.

JobNow & VetNow

Receive free live online help for job seekers, Veterans, and their families.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library 

Learning Express

Locate online practice exams for professional certifications, academic admissions, job related and more. Online interactive practice exams covering adult basic, academic, job related, civil service and more. Now includes ESL Spanish Basic Skills Course.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library 

Libby

Borrow and download e-books, e-audiobooks and e-magazines for free through your library. Available as an app or in a web browser. You need your library card number and 4-digit PIN in order to check out items.

Library to Go by OverDrive

Borrow and download e-books, e-audiobooks and e-magazines for free through your library. You need your library card number and 4-digit PIN in order to check out items.

LinkedIn Learning

Access this award-winning learning site taught by recognized industry experts.  Videos, tutorials, and course content offered in several different languages. 

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library 

National Geographic for Kids

Discover animals, places, people, and science in this kid friendly resource.

New York Times (at home)

Check out a free 72 hour pass to access New York Times articles and content from home or on the go.

Northstar Digital Literacy

Learn new computer and technology skills with these online, self-guided modules. Designed for adults wanting to improve their digital literacy or for English language learners.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library 

NoveList

Search for that next good read with this powerful resource. It allows readers to use a favorite author or title as a template to locate other authors and titles of interest. 

Palace Project

Search, browse, download and read in one elegant app.  Download the Palace Project app on the App store or Google Play.

Proquest E-Library

Identify more than 11,000 Research Topics and find information on a vast array of people, places, historical events and eras, literary genres, current events, and broad curricular themes.

SIRS Discoverer

Covers curriculum areas such as reading, language arts, science, social studies, history, health and technology, making it a great general reference database for upper elementary and middle school learners, researchers, and educators.

SIRS Issues Researcher

Locate information on 360+ key controversial issues. Offers background and analysis as well as pro/con of the issues. 

Skillshare

Find creative, business, technology, and lifestyle classes. Classes include entrepreneurship, web development, productivity, photo editing and more. Follow this link to create an account for 12 months of free access.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library 

Teaching Books

Explore thousands of fiction and nonfiction book resources used in the K–12 environment.

Tumblebook

Discover children's animated books, audiobooks, puzzles and games in English and Spanish. 

USA Learns

Teaches English and provides U.S. Citizenship preparation.