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
HomeworkCA New!
24/7 live tutoring for K-12th grade from Tutor.com in English and Spanish, with limited hours in Vietnamese.
Other services include:
- Drop-off math and essay review service
- Test prep (including live tutoring) for SAT, ACT, and AP Tests
- Support for the college admissions process (including resources about financial aid and FAFSA)
This project is supported in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
NoveList Plus
Find books to read next based on what you already like.
- Also Available: NoveList K-8 Plus
Articles & Encyclopedias
California Digital Newspaper Collection Newspapers & Magazines
Full-page scans of historical California newspapers published from 1846 to the present.
Digital Public Library of America
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Topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students.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. Includes the Sanborn Maps Collection.
Newsbank Newspapers & Magazines
Full-text articles from national news and magazines, with current events topic finder and lesson plans. Includes the San José Mercury News Archive.
ProQuest Black Freedom
Primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history.
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.
Tutor.com
Support for K-12 students is now available as part of the California State Library’s HomeworkCA initiative. Click here for access to 24/7 tutoring services, drop-off homework review, and other resources.
Support for college students, other adult learners, and job seekers.
Services include:
- Live tutoring (math, science, computer skills, and more)
- Drop-off writing and résumé review
- Test prep (including live tutoring) for the GED, SAT, ACT, GRE, US Citizenship Test
- Practice interviews
- On-demand resources such as worksheets, video lessons, and job listings
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
Full issues of National Geographic Kids magazine as well as books, videos, and images to help kids explore the world around them.
TeachingBooks
Multimedia resources related to books, authors, and illustrators. Includes author interviews, book trailers, discussion guides, and more. For children, teens, parents, and educators.
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.
TeachingBooks
Multimedia resources related to books, authors, and illustrators. Includes author interviews, book trailers, discussion guides, and more. For children, teens, parents, and educators.
Preschool
ABCmouse
Interactive lessons, games, and eBooks to teach reading, math, and other key skills to children ages 2-8.
Available for in-library use only
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
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.
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.