eResources - eBooks

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Kindle

eBooks in Kindle format are available from Overdrive.
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Libby

Enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines by downloading and using the Libby app by OverDrive.
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Palace

One mobile app to access eBooks & eAudiobooks from Boundless, BiblioBoard, cloudLibrary, enki, Overdrive, and exclusive Palace-only titles.

Biblioboard

Instantly available eBooks including titles from California indie authors, SJPL community members, and the Enki collection.

cloudLibrary

Lucky Day collection featuring adult fiction and nonfiction titles.
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Hoopla

Read eBooks and eComics, listen to eAudiobooks and music, watch movies and TV.

HyRead

Access Chinese language eBooks and eAudiobooks on topics including current events, science, technology, beauty, health, and many more.
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LOTE4Kids

Kids can enjoy 1300+ picture books in over 45 languages along with English translations. New stories and languages are added regularly.

MakeMake

Spanish language interactive picture books, comics, novels, and poetry for children and teens. Also includes access to virtual events.

National Geographic Kids

Discover fascinating and weird wacky facts about animals, wildlife, and nature all around the world.
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O'Reilly

Learn new technologies and research business trends. O'Reilly provides access to eBooks, videos, learning paths and case studies.
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OverDrive

Recent bestsellers, popular fiction and nonfiction eBooks and eAudiobooks in English, Español, 中文, 한국어, русский.

Short Édition

Read short works of fiction from local and international writers, or submit your own to the Short Edition collection.
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