Audio, video, and multimedia content related to performing arts, humanities, and social sciences. Includes recorded performances, documentaries, and instructional material.
- Also Available: Streaming Video Player
General Reference & Homework Help
General Reference & Homework Help
Articles & Encyclopedias
California Digital Newspaper Collection
Full-page scans of historical California newspapers published from 1846 to the present.
Digital Public Library of America eBooks
Online exhibitions, primary source material, genealogical records, and eBook collections.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Reliable, detailed information about a wide range of topics. Includes articles, images, videos, and primary sources.
Gale Archives Unbound
Topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students.
Gale In Context
Comprehensive information to critically analyze and understand history and current events.
Gale Interactive Science
A virtual lab that gives students in middle and high school grades the power to see beyond static text and embrace learning outside of the classroom.
Library of Congress Digital Collections
Thousands of historical and modern items including manuscripts, audio recordings, images, sheet music, and maps organized into collections by topic.
Newsbank
Full-text articles from national news and magazines, with current events topic finder and lesson plans. Includes the San José Mercury News Archive.
College & Career
Peterson’s Test Prep
A valuable online tool library patrons and students of all ages can use for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers.
Tuition Funding Sources
Find scholarships, loans and financial aid.
Elementary & Middle School
Beanstack
Awesome book and app recommendations, hand-picked for your child by librarians. Participate in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.
LOTE4Kids Audiobooks eBooks
Animated picture books in over 60 languages with English translations. New stories and languages are added regularly.
Missions of California eBooks
eBook collection covering the California Missions. Each book contains a history of each mission, the mission today, and a project. Perfect for school reports.
To log in, enter missions for username and password.
National Geographic Kids eBooks Newspapers & Magazines New!
Full issues of National Geographic Kids magazine as well as books, videos, and images to help kids explore the world around them.
Scholastic Teachables
Easy to print lesson plans, worksheets, and activities on a wide variety of subjects for PreK - 8 educators.
TeachingBooks
Multimedia resources related to books, authors, and illustrators. Includes author interviews, book trailers, discussion guides, and more. For children, teens, parents, and educators.
Tutor.com
Get homework help from a live certified tutor or use study guides, worksheets, and tutorials on common subjects, and various state standardized tests. For elementary through college age students. Includes resources for job-seekers.
High School
Driving Tests
Resources for anyone getting their CA drivers license or permit. Includes practice tests for the written exam for Car, CDL, and Motorcycle licenses. Includes easy access to the California DMV Driver’s Handbook in a variety of languages, including audio versions in English and Spanish.
Gale Interactive Science
A virtual lab that gives students in middle and high school grades the power to see beyond static text and embrace learning outside of the classroom.
NoveList Plus
Find books to read next based on what you already like.
- Also Available: NoveList K-8 Plus
TeachingBooks
Multimedia resources related to books, authors, and illustrators. Includes author interviews, book trailers, discussion guides, and more. For children, teens, parents, and educators.
Tutor.com
Get homework help from a live certified tutor or use study guides, worksheets, and tutorials on common subjects, and various state standardized tests. For elementary through college age students. Includes resources for job-seekers.
Preschool
ABCmouse
Home access to the ABCmouse learning platform. Includes lessons, activities, and eBooks to teach reading, math, and other key skills to children ages 2-8.
- Also available: In-Library Access
Beanstack
Awesome book and app recommendations, hand-picked for your child by librarians. Participate in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.
LOTE4Kids Audiobooks eBooks
Animated picture books in over 60 languages with English translations. New stories and languages are added regularly.
Test Prep
Chilton
Get manuals, OEM diagrams, and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks.
Driving Tests
Resources for anyone getting their CA drivers license or permit. Includes practice tests for the written exam for Car, CDL, and Motorcycle licenses. Includes easy access to the California DMV Driver’s Handbook in a variety of languages, including audio versions in English and Spanish.
LearningExpress Library eBooks
eBooks, tutorials, and practice tests related to academic support, college & career preparation, citizenship, and digital skills.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
Peterson’s Test Prep
A valuable online tool library patrons and students of all ages can use for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers.