Britannica School Edition
The online version of Encyclopedia Britannica includes thousands of up-to-date articles, biographies, images, videos, audio clips, and primary sources.
Homework Tutoring
HelpNow offers free, online live tutoring and homework help 1pm-10pm Mon-Sun, along with practice tests, flashcards, writing and study tools, and more.
Test Prep & Online Learning
Prepare for important tests, get extra help with assignments, and boost your skills in important subjects with LearningExpress School Center.
Online Services
Novelist K-8 Plus: Book Recommendations
Explore reading recommendations for children's fiction and non-fiction titles, including lists of award winners and discussion guides for book clubs.
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Granger's World of Poetry
Provides access to full-text poems, citations, commentaries, biographies, and a poetry glossary. Includes selections of current and foreign language poems.
Flipster Digital Magazines
Read popular digital magazines such as People, TIME, Ranger Rick, Sports Illustrated for Kids, etc.
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ComicsPlus for Libraries
Enjoy thousands of popular comics, available 24/7 on your computer or in the app. Discover fiction and nonfiction graphic novels, comics, Sunday funnies, manga, and more. Browse popular titles and publishers, and explore dozens of genres in ComicsPlus. No holds or wait times! Some popular comics include:
- Avatar: The Last Airbender
- Big Nate
- Phoebe and Her Unicorn
- Disney characters
- Garfield
- Peanuts
- and many more
Comics Plus offers a new app for Android and iOS devices, called “Library Pass.” To login, please use your Student Library eAccount and PIN. The labels on the sign-in page read Email Address and Password. We’ve asked the vendor to correct the labels, which they will do with their next major enhancement. We apologize for the confusion this might cause when signing into the new Library Pass app.
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), and select Featured, Popular, or Just Added to browse for comics. Or use the search box to conveniently search by title, writer, artist, or publisher.Libby/OverDrive: eBooks, Audiobooks, & More
Find your next great read in the form of an eBook, audiobook, magazine, comic or manga. Browse the OverDrive collection by genre, or search for an author or title. Visit the Kids eReading Room or the Teens eReading Room to find titles just right for you!
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CK-12: Learn and Study Tools for Students
Use free online learning tools including digital textbooks, short videos, and practice questions. Designed for students K-12 covering the subjects of math, science, and English. Learn through reading, seeing, and doing.
GCFLearnFree Computer Tutorials
View tutorials to learn about computer basics and software, Internet, email, popular apps, and more. In addition, you can also explore tutorials for reading, writing, math, and other important skills. Disponible en Español.
Homework Help Now: Online Tutors by Brainfuse
Get homework help on any subject with an online tutor from 1-10 p.m., any day of the week. Spanish tutors are also available.
Additional services provided include the following:
- Writing Lab: Get feedback within one business day.
- SkillSurfer: Study resources and test prep.
- Send Question: Get a response within one business day.
- Language Lab: Live help learning Spanish.
- LEAP: Create a customized learning plan.
- Flashbulb: Create and share flashcards, tests and games.
- eParachute: Identify potential majors and career paths.
- MEET Virtual Study Rooms: Collaborate with classmates.
- Brainwave videos: Record your notes to watch and share writing.
- Live Chess Tutoring: Online tutoring help from an expert chess coach. This service is available Monday - Thursday from 3:00-8:59 PM PST.
- FAFSA Live Help: Get help with filling out your application form.
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Grades 4-8 Student Center by LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress Library is an interactive online learning platform that offers video courses, practice tests, and eBooks. The Grades 4-8 Student Resources Center provides skill-building resources for classroom and homework success. This center helps students in elementary and middle school prepare for important tests, get extra help with assignments, and boost their skills in important subjects. Resources are available in English and Spanish.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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College Admissions Test Preparation Center by LearningExpress
Getting into college is an important step to building a strong future. In this center you’ll find practice tests, tutorial videos, and eBooks to help you achieve your college preparation goals. Use these tools to help you do well on your college admission tests and for writing a personal essay.
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Purdue Online Writing Lab
The Purdue Writing Lab offers free online writing tips, instructions, and examples to help you as a writer, no matter your skill level. Learn writing basics such as grammar and syntax.
Literary Reference Center Plus
Gain information on thousands of authors and their works. Read full-text classics and poetry, author biographies, and more. Great for English Literature and Language Arts essays and homework.
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EBSCO Reference eBook Collection
Read non-fiction eBooks in many subjects. Find books and articles for school and homework such as classic literature and poetry, biographies, history, math, language learning, study guides, and more.
Gale eBooks: Non-Fiction Reference (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Browse and search through hundreds of ready reference eBooks on science, history, literature, and much more. The collection includes multidisciplinary reference books, encyclopedias, almanacs, and primary sources.
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Homework Help Now: Online Tutors by Brainfuse
Get homework help on any subject with an online tutor from 1-10 p.m., any day of the week. Spanish tutors are also available.
Additional services provided include the following:
- Writing Lab: Get feedback within one business day.
- SkillSurfer: Study resources and test prep.
- Send Question: Get a response within one business day.
- Language Lab: Live help learning Spanish.
- LEAP: Create a customized learning plan.
- Flashbulb: Create and share flashcards, tests and games.
- eParachute: Identify potential majors and career paths.
- MEET Virtual Study Rooms: Collaborate with classmates.
- Brainwave videos: Record your notes to watch and share writing.
- Live Chess Tutoring: Online tutoring help from an expert chess coach. This service is available Monday - Thursday from 3:00-8:59 PM PST.
- FAFSA Live Help: Get help with filling out your application form.
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Grades 4-8 Student Center by LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress Library is an interactive online learning platform that offers video courses, practice tests, and eBooks. The Grades 4-8 Student Resources Center provides skill-building resources for classroom and homework success. This center helps students in elementary and middle school prepare for important tests, get extra help with assignments, and boost their skills in important subjects. Resources are available in English and Spanish.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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Princeton Companion to Mathematics eBook
This informational eBook introduces basic mathematical tools and vocabulary, explains essential terms and concepts, and examines core ideas in major areas of mathematics. It also describes the achievements of famous mathematicians, and provides some additional analysis about how math affects other subjects, such as biology, finance, music, and more.
CodeCombat
Choose your hero, collect gems, and defeat enemies as you make your way through this fantasy game that teaches Python, JavaScript, C++, and other coding languages! Master Web Development or Game Development with over 500 levels that teach new ideas, build on existing concepts, and challenge you to think outside the box.
You can play anonymously, but an account is required to save your progress. Look for the "Sign Up" and "Log In" buttons at the bottom of the screen to save your game.
Gale In Context: Environmental Studies
Experience environmental education with Gale In Context: Environmental Studies and get 24/7 access to nearly 400 pages across science, social studies, and the humanities. Organize, share, save, and cite easily with integrated tools for Students and Researchers.
Gale Interactive Science
Dissect science like never before with Gale Interactive: Science. See beyond the text with this hands-on virtual lab. Entertain your curiosity by zooming in, rotating, or pulling models apart to experiment with over 200 complex topics like the solar system, Earth’s weather patterns, biology concepts, growth of organisms, engineering practices, the water cycle and more.
Science Online
Find book and journal articles on a broad range of scientific disciplines including biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, environmental science, marine science, space and astronomy, and physics. Also included are videos and animations, printable science experiments, diagrams, brief biographies of leading scientists and their achievements, key tables and data, and a comprehensive topic timeline.
ScienceFlix: STEM Books and Media for Ages 10-15
Scholastic ScienceFlix brings science education to students with hands-on scientific experiments, in-depth STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) careers exploration, and interactive videos, articles and lesson plans. For school aged children from 10 to 15 years old.
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TrueFlix: Science and Social Studies Books and Media for Ages 8-12
Scholastic TrueFlix is an online eBook service for children in grades 3-6 that offers nonfiction True Books and multimedia content to help students improve literacy and critical thinking skills, and build knowledge of curriculum-based Science and Social Studies content. Content includes nonfiction eBooks, primary sources, videos, audio clips, images, and related websites. TrueFlix helps students improve literacy and critical thinking skills, and build content-area knowledge. In addition, TrueFlix helps students achieve key college and career readiness support.
Scholastic Go!
Scholastic Go! offers comprehensive nonfiction content for kids in grades 3 and up. Learn about animals, countries and states, science, history, and much more. Includes the following four encyclopedia databases: Amazing Animals, America the Beautiful, Lands and Peoples, and The New Book of Popular Science. Find daily news and current events, interactive maps, dictionaries, and videos.
Science Experiments
Have fun with science experiments. Whether you need to do a project for a school science fair or you want to be a mad scientist, our Experiments eBook collection can get you started. Learn how to formulate your hypothesis; design your experiment; record, analyze, and report your results.
Skillsoft IT: eBooks, Courses, and Videos
Skillsoft offers thousands of tech eBooks, videos, and self-paced online courses for computer software, coding, web design, app and game development, and more.
O'Reilly for Public Libraries (formerly Safari Tech eBooks)
Learn coding, Javascript, website and app design and development, and more. Find instructional videos and full-text reference eBooks from O’Reilly and other leading publishers for computer programming, software, and other technology topics. O'Reilly also offers case studies from top companies as well as curated resource centers and learning paths to help guide you.
Publishers include:
- O'Reilly Media
- Cisco Press
- Adobe Press
- Microsoft Press
- John Wiley & Sons
- Apress
- Pearson Certification
- Peach Pit
- Career Press
- and much more
Biography (Gale in Context)
Find a biography in our comprehensive collection covering the world's most influential people, both historic and contemporary.
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TrueFlix: Science and Social Studies Books and Media for Ages 8-12
Scholastic TrueFlix is an online eBook service for children in grades 3-6 that offers nonfiction True Books and multimedia content to help students improve literacy and critical thinking skills, and build knowledge of curriculum-based Science and Social Studies content. Content includes nonfiction eBooks, primary sources, videos, audio clips, images, and related websites. TrueFlix helps students improve literacy and critical thinking skills, and build content-area knowledge. In addition, TrueFlix helps students achieve key college and career readiness support.
Gale eBooks: Non-Fiction Reference (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Browse and search through hundreds of ready reference eBooks on science, history, literature, and much more. The collection includes multidisciplinary reference books, encyclopedias, almanacs, and primary sources.
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Explora
Explora is a fun, easy-to-use tool that can help you complete homework and classroom assignments. Discover articles, essays, non-fiction books, videos, and primary source documents for information on a variety of school subjects and related topics, including science, math, history, current events, literature, and more.
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Rosetta Stone: Language Learning
*There is a known issue when logging in on Rosetta Stone on Apple (iOS) mobile devices, where Rosetta Stone does not authenticate library users and asks for a subscription. We are working with the vendor to resolve the issue. Please use PC, Mac, Chromebook, or an Android mobile device to sign in to Rosetta Stone.
Learn a new language or practice speaking and reading in one of 30 languages, including English. Lessons help build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Practice grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills using interactive voice comparison, illustrative images, quizzes, and challenges. Start with the basics, then lessons get harder as you improve.
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Newspapers & Magazines
Discover primary sources including news articles for current events and popular topics. Read The New York Times, The Mercury News, TIME Magazine, and other popular newspapers and magazines.
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context)
Provides full-text articles, pro/con viewpoints, interactive maps, infographics, and other primary sources which cover current events and social issues, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more. Explore how people have different ideas about, and approaches to, various issues and events. Helpful for history and social studies essays, or for speech and debate classes.
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Creativebug
Enjoy unlimited access to over 1,000 online art and craft classes. Topics include art & design, sewing, quilting, paper, knitting, crochet, food & home, jewelry, holiday & party, and classes for various ages. Watch videos anytime, anywhere and at your own pace.
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Health Library by Staywell
Read articles about common diseases and health conditions, nutrition, fitness, and other health-related topics.
MedlinePlus
Locate information on healthy living, learn why your doctor orders medical tests, and discover healthy recipes. Learn about diseases and conditions of the body. MedLine Plus provides articles, images, quizzes, and more. Also available in Spanish.
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CultureGrams
Learn about countries from all over the world and the U.S. states. Additional features include maps, statistics, history, infographics, video clips, and images. For students grades 2-12.
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This resource is integrated with cloud-based services such as Google Drive and Google Classroom. You have the option to export any content to a personal account.
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context)
Provides full-text articles, pro/con viewpoints, interactive maps, infographics, and other primary sources which cover current events and social issues, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more. Explore how people have different ideas about, and approaches to, various issues and events. Helpful for history and social studies essays, or for speech and debate classes.
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You can optionally sign in with your Google or Microsoft account to share, save, and download content.
Scholastic Go!
Scholastic Go! offers comprehensive nonfiction content for kids in grades 3 and up. Learn about animals, countries and states, science, history, and much more. Includes the following four encyclopedia databases: Amazing Animals, America the Beautiful, Lands and Peoples, and The New Book of Popular Science. Find daily news and current events, interactive maps, dictionaries, and videos.
This resource is integrated with cloud-based services such as Google Classroom. You have the option to export any content to a personal account.
Explora
Explora is a fun, easy-to-use tool that can help you complete homework and classroom assignments. Discover articles, essays, non-fiction books, videos, and primary source documents for information on a variety of school subjects and related topics, including science, math, history, current events, literature, and more.
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Explora provides full-text articles from peer-reviewed journals and magazines, literary reviews and analysis, essays, reference books, and biographies for research into a variety of topics. You can also find definitions for various terms found in writing, science, math, and more.
Subject areas include:
Explora allows you to create an optional username and password to share, save, and download content.
TrueFlix: Science and Social Studies Books and Media for Ages 8-12
Scholastic TrueFlix is an online eBook service for children in grades 3-6 that offers nonfiction True Books and multimedia content to help students improve literacy and critical thinking skills, and build knowledge of curriculum-based Science and Social Studies content. Content includes nonfiction eBooks, primary sources, videos, audio clips, images, and related websites. TrueFlix helps students improve literacy and critical thinking skills, and build content-area knowledge. In addition, TrueFlix helps students achieve key college and career readiness support.
TrueFlix includes:
U.S. History (Gale in Context)
This resource provides a variety of historical data from primary sources and reference documents. It also includes photographs, illustrations, and maps. Topics range from the arrival of Vikings in North America all to the way to the first stirrings of the American Revolution and on through the Civil Rights movement, 9/11, and the War on Terror.
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This resource enables you to create a username and password to share, save, and download content—including highlights and notes.
World History (Gale in Context)
This resource covers the people, cultures, events, and societies of the ancient and modern world. With thousands of full-text articles and primary sources, learn about everything from early civilizations to the Industrial Revolution, the Silk Road, the Space Race, and beyond. Also included are photographs, illustrations, and maps.
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This resource enables you to create a username and password to share, save, and download content—including highlights and notes.