ABC Mouse
Interactive books and educational games for children ages 2-6.
- 8,500+ individual learning activities.
- 850+ lessons.
- Reading, math, science, and social studies.
Interactive books and educational games for children ages 2-6.
Peer-reviewed, full-text articles perfect for your next research paper.
Alexander Street is a hub for scholarly resources in streaming video, audio, and text formats, fostering research, teaching, and learning across various disciplines. Key offerings include:
This platform also offers advanced search functionality and full video transcripts. Access this resource using our special link.
Collection of resources on physics, includes volumes on:
Trace your family's history.
Access restricted within library buildings only.
For help getting started, see our AncestryLibrary help videos.
AtoZdatabase is the job search, reference & mailing list database. You can use it to find details on millions of business and individuals within the U.S.
Beanstack is like a smart watch or fitness tracker for your reading goals. The app version has many built-in features like a barcode scanner and timer to make this process very easy—it's way better than paper and pencil!
Learn how to create a Beanstack account and use the app or website.
Biography In Context is for those seeking contextual information on the world's most influential people.
It's built on a foundation of more than 650,000 biographical entries covering international figures from all time periods and areas of study, providing coverage of the most searched and studied people.
Watch and read kids' eBooks.
Sign up to get book recommendations in your email box.
Download books and audiobooks to your favorite device.
Check out the Getting started with Boundless video series and Boundless FAQs if you need help.
An online homework and study tools for kids and adults.
The Spanish version of Britannica Scholar.
Impulse su investigación con esta enciclopedia fácil de usar para estudiantes en edad escolar.
Jump start your research with this easy to use encyclopedia for school-age students.
Read nearly two centuries of digitized California newspapers. A rich primary source for those interested in the history of the Golden State.
Get ready to take the written California Driver's permit and license tests.
Great resource for book reports, English papers, and exams.
Comics Plus Children’s Library is appropriate for Ages 5-14:
Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on your computer, tablet or phone -- no holds or wait lists required.
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of graphic novels, manga and comics from a variety of library-friendly publishers. The Comics Plus Full Catalog allows you to access content for all ages, including adult content.
Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on your computer, tablet or phone -- no holds or wait lists required.
Get comprehensive product reviews and buying guides from the award winning ConsumerReports.org, the digital version of the popular print magazine.
Features include:
How to Access:
For any questions or assistance, contact eHelp. Please note that as a library user, you cannot modify account information or access certain member-only special features.
Creativebug is a comprehensive collection of arts and crafts video tutorials, offering on-demand and unlimited access to expert instruction in various creative disciplines:
Access to Creativebug also includes scheduled live events, interviews with artists, exclusive documentaries, and art studio tours!
Need help accessing? Watch our video tutorials or contact eHelp for support.
Provides detailed cultural information on over 200 countries, all 50 states in US and the Canadian provinces and territories. Includes four editions:
Get free and low-cost passes for cultural destinations like:
Prepare to drive. Driving-Tests.org offers a number of practice tests for:
EDS provides fast, simple access to all of our library’s full text articles.
Topics Include:
Enki Library is an eBooks platform created by libraries in California with great content from indie publishers.
An online library of education-related research, including:
See the ERIC Product Guide for detailed information on how to search this database.
Find data on communities and identify trends using US Federal Statistics. Data sets include:
A next-generation digital magazine service for browsing the latest issues of popular magazines on your mobile device or computer. Popular titles include:
Check out Flipster FAQs if you need help.
Download and stream music to your computer or device. You can also create playlists for listening to later.
Limits:
Study environmental issues that affect people globally through:
Made available by the California State Library.
Research database covering:
Reveal your families history with this rich genealogy resource.
Search thousands of obituaries with HeritageHub via Newsbank.
Learn about Palo Alto history. This online collection contains Palo Alto newspapers going back to the 1870s.
Full-text digital scans are searchable by keyword, name, place, and publishing year.
Download and stream digital content to your computer or device:
Limit 3 checkouts per month per library card.
We invite you to also try Hoopla's BingePass collection, which allows unlimited streaming of an entire series for seven days with just 1 checkout. Every three months you will also find the Bonus Borrows collection featured on their homepage. Bonus Borrows do not count against your 3 checkout per month limit and are a great way to try something new.
IndieFlix is a movie service that offers access to pop culture favorites, box office hits, award-winning feature films, documentaries and shorts.
Unlimited access is available via the Libby website or the Libby app by following the steps below:
You can always get another 7-day pass to IndieFlix by repeating the above steps after the previous access expires.
If you need help with Libby, please contact Libby Support.
Find data for your research project or grant.
IssueLab contains social sector knowledge covering 30 major areas.
The documents in each collection area include reports from major organizations, such as:
Free reports on the state of the Silicon Valley business environment and community. Requires submitting an email address for access to downloads.
Stream great movies to your PC or device, including:
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Customers get 9 tickets per card per month which can be used to watch videos via Kanopy. For more information on tickets, please see this explainer on tickets.
Get Started
Watch Kanopy Tutorial online to get started. Check out Kanopy FAQs if you need help.
Asian language magazines, including publications from:
Legal resources including:
Full-text legal books from NOLO Press:
Libby, provided by Overdrive, is a platform for eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and streaming video.
Libby also provides additional streaming services:
Access:
Check out the Libby FAQs if you need help.
LINK+ enables you to borrow books from outside the Palo Alto Library system.
Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts.
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Search citations of local news stories going back to 1989. Some of the articles can be retrieved from the microfilm collection at Rinconada Library.>
Enjoy picture books with your children in a variety of languages.
Learn a new language using real life situations and conversation.
Watch classical concerts anywhere.
This collection is available through Hoopla as a 7-day checkout.
Research thousands of stocks and funds.
Watch Morningstar Tutorial online to get started.
Kids can explore topics in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space through this multi-media collection of:
Made possible through the California State Library.
Get access to current news from the New York Times website.
This resource also includes access to articles from 1981-present, as well as 1851-1922. Want to read this newspaper in an app? Use PressReader.
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News from over 2,000 local, regional, and national publications.
Explore easy-to-follow video tutorials for our most popular online library resources.
Book recommendation service for K-8 readers:
Book recommendation service:
eBooks, audiobooks and video trainings on computer, technology, and business.
This service has a 500 daily user limit, so in rare circumstances, users may experience delays in access.
Search Palo Alto obituaries from 1890 to present.
Find career information to help you on your career choices:
Topical resource on current issues in several areas.
Great resources for debates and pro/con papers.
Learn about any subject with this online reference tool.
Special Note: We do not subscribe to this full database, use the "by availability" search results filter to narrow your results.
Dive into the history of Palo Alto. PAHA's collections include:
Full-text access to today's national and international newspapers and magazines such as:
Sign in to the PressReader app or website while connected to the library's wifi to checkout 2-day 'hotspot access' from your device at home or on the go.
Watch PressReader Tutorials online to get started.
Project Gutenberg offers free eBooks and audiobooks.
There are several file formats for download, including the ones compatible with Kindle (mobi), as well as Nook, Kobo or iBooks (epub).
Develop your research skills with these research tutorial videos:
Qello Concerts is the world's largest collection of full-length concerts and music documentaries.
Unlimited access is available via the Libby website or the Libby app by following the steps below:
You can always get another 7-day pass to Qello by repeating the above steps after the previous access expires.
If you need help with Libby, please contact Libby Support.
The Santa Clara County Law Library is a public library providing free access to its legal collection and databases.
Open to residents of Santa Clara County.
For access to the online resources of SCCLL, please contact:
(408) 299-3567 (Recorded Information)
(408) 299-3568
circdesk@sccll.org
This Self-Help section of the Court's website will help you find assistance and information, work better with an attorney, and represent yourself in some legal matters.
Find your next science fair project or explore science topics and news.
A curated reference database for educators teaching basic research skills in primary and secondary education.
Resources include:
Curate pro/con database for middle and high school students, university undergraduates and instructors.
California social studies facts for beginning researchers.
An invaluable resource to explore American history as seen through the eyes of Stanford undergraduates.
The Sutro Library holds the original collection of Adolph Sutro (1830–1898), California businessman and San Francisco mayor.
Enrich your reading experience for children's and young adult literature.
Teaching Books provides multimedia resources for exploring a wide range of children's and young adult literature and authors, with instant access to educational content.
* Requires customers to create a user name and password on the NelNetSolutions.com site (after authenticating as a library user with barcode and PIN when accessing outside the library).
Explore U.S. history from pre-colonial time to present.
U.S. Newsstream is a comprehensive collection that covers local, national, and international news, updated daily. You can search current U.S. news content, as well as archives that stretch back into the 1980s.
Key U.S. titles include:
It also offers exclusive access to over 80 Gannett regional newspapers and includes hundreds of other local, regional, and national titles from throughout the U.S.
Data from the United States Census Bureau
Enhance your investment expertise with this comprehensive market analysis and educational resource.
Limited to 3 simultaneous library users at a time.
This is an all-in-one suite of services designed for career or veteran needs. Here you can get online coaching and self-study tools to:
The Virtual Privacy Lab at San Jose Public Library offers ways to educate yourself on the underlying technical issues that make online privacy challenging.
Get online access to current business news from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
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Unlimited digital access to WashingtonPost.com available outside of the library.
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Unlimited digital access to WashingtonPost.com without creating a new account.
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Learn more about world history, politics, economics, and culture.
Search library catalogs from around the world.
Note: Palo Alto City Library does not have inter-library loan services with libraries outside the LINK+ system. Most resources found in WorldCat will require a library account with the library holding a particular item.
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