Online Resources
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Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
Learn about crafting, collecting, home decorating, sports, games, gardening, robotics, and other crafts & hobbies.
Home Improvement Reference Center
Learn about remodeling, home maintenance, painting, electrical work, plumbing and other home improvement topics.
hoopla Digital
Read eBooks and eComics, listen to eAudiobooks and music, watch movies and TV.
hoopla Digital - Materiales en español
Hoopla contenido digital en el idioma español.
hoopla Digital - наименования на русском языке
цифровые материалы на русском языке
Hoopla Digital: 中文網路视频
中文網路视频: Hoopla Digital
Indie Author Project Submissions (Formerly SELF-E)
Submit your indie-published book here and share your eBooks with patrons of SJPL and libraries throughout California. The best submissions are curated, featured, and promoted by Library Journal, Overdrive, and other notable organizations and businesses.
JobNow & VetNow
Chat online with job search coaches regarding resume help, interview practice, and more. VetNow offers live help for navigating veteran resources and benefits.
Note: Live coaching is available daily 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM PST. Support materials are available 24/7.
LearningExpress Library Tutorials, Tests, eBooks (Grades 4-adult)
eBooks and practice tests for SAT, ACT, GED, ASVAB, U.S. Citizenship and much more. Study English, Math, Social Studies, and improve job skills.
Legal Collection
Articles on legal issues, studies, and trends from 250+ law journals. For college level and up.
Legal Information Reference Center
Online full-text access to legal reference books and forms, including Nolo books and various legal forms for personal, family, real estate and small businesses topics.
Libby by Overdrive
Enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks from Overdrive on this easy to use app.
Note: Only available for mobile devices.
Library of Congress Digital Collections
Take advantage of all the Library of Congress offers - from home! Digital Collections features thousands of items in hundreds of subject areas.
Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts with Full Text
Articles on librarianship and related subjects. Coverage extends back as far as the early 20th century.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
An online learning site that hosts a growing library of over 16,000 courses available in seven languages. Courses are delivered by expert instructors on creative, business and technology topics.
Literary Reference Center
Literary criticism, plot summaries, biographies, poems, short stories, and reviews. For high school level and up.
MackinVIA
MackinVIA provides easy access to eBooks, eResources, librarian-curated web links, videos and more. For kids K-8
Mango Languages
Learn conversation skills for over 70 different languages. Some languages include feature films.
Note: Internet Explorer users must update to version 11.0 or higher to access Mango.
MedlinePlus
Information on medical topics. Includes links to a medical encyclopedia/dictionary, and clinical trials. From the National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health.
Mercury News Online
Unlimited access to the Mercury News - In Library only
Note: In Library Only
Missions of California eBooks
Over 20 full-color browser-based eBooks for students to read about California missions. Each eBook includes history of the mission, the mission today, and a project. Perfect for school reports.
Note: Login with username: missions, password: missions
Music Collections at King Library (no digital images or full text)
San José Public Library's extensive music holdings at the King Library include five collections.
MyHeritage Library Edition
Find ancestors and research genealogy. Includes census records, birth, marriage, & death records, military records, newspaper articles, and family trees.
New York Times Online
Full access to current news and limited access to archives. New York Times digital website.