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Comics Plus Children’s Library is appropriate for Ages 5-14:

• Readers: Beginning and emerging readers in elementary school; active readers in upper elementary and middle school; reluctant and remedial readers of all ages.
• Formats: Early readers and picture books to traditional comic books, manga, and comic strips.
• Key Titles: Adventure Time; Archie Comics; Avatar: The Last Airbender; Awkward; Big Nate; Bone; Chicagoland Detective Agency; Disney Descendants; Disney Fairies; Djeliya; Fairy Tail; Fuku Fuku Kitten Tales; Geronimo Stilton; The Legend of Zelda; Lucy the Dinosaur; Lumberjanes; Mail Order Ninja; Minecraft; My Little Pony; Quince; The Sisters; Sonic the Hedgehog; Stranger Things; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; They Called Us Enemy
• Key Publishers: ABDO, Archie Comics, Andrews McMeel, Capstone, Cartoon Books, Classics Illustrated, Immedium, Junior Yen, Kodansha, Lerner, Manga Classics, Papercutz, Rosen, Saddleback Educational

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 free and low-cost passes for cultural destinations like:

• museums
• science centers
• zoos
• theatres

Instructions

1. Log in with your library card and last name on the Discover & Go site
2. Browse for passes by date or by venue
3. Make a reservation
4. Print your pass

Restrictions

• Discover & Go passes are available to Palo Alto Library cardholders age 14 and older. For some attractions, the minimum age will be 16 or 18 and up.
• Patrons must live within the library's service area in order to log in and reserve passes.
• You can have 2 active reservations at a time.
• You can make reservations up to 3 months in advance.
• Active reservations can be canceled only if the pass has not been printed.
• If you reserve a pass and do not use it or cancel the reservation, the unused pass will count towards your limit.
• Some venues have placed a 1-pass-per-year restriction and you will only be able to reserve those passes once per calendar year. You will find details about each pass within the venue information.
• The pass is for use only by the person named and only on the date specified. No photocopies are allowed.
• Valid ID is required for admission with passes to venues.

Authoritative eBooks on a variety of subjects including:

• Arts
• Business
• Education
• Health and medicine
• History
• Law
• Religion and philosophy
• Science and technology
• Social Sciences

Research database covering:

• business
• computers
• current events
• economics
• education
• environmental issues
• health care
• hobbies
• humanities
• law
• literature and art
• politics
• science
• social science
• sports
• technology

Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts.

• software development
• business and project management
• creative skills and software training (Adobe, 3D animation, film making, etc.)

Access

• Desktop users: Enter your library account number and PIN with our special link.
• Mobile users: Use library code "paloaltocitylibrary" and then enter your library account and PIN on the following screen. 

The resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. Palo Alto City Library has access from Oct 1, 2021 to Sep 30, 2024.

Take the next step in your personal and professional journey with Skillshare's courses for current and aspiring creatives and professionals.

You can browse thousands of courses in the following categories:

• Create: Animation, Creative Writing, Film & Video, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Music, Photography, UI / UX Design, Web Development 
• Build: Business Analytics, Freelance & Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Management, Marketing 
• Thrive: Lifestyle, Productivity

Access:

1. Click the Skillshare link
2. Create a new Skillshare account
3. Click the activate button to redeem your unlimited access for 12 months. You do not have to enter credit card information to access.

The resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. Palo Alto City Library has access from Oct 1, 2021 to Sep 30, 2024.