cloudLibrary eBooks
Download eBooks including fiction, non-fiction, bestsellers, and many genres.
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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.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.
Hoopla: eBooks, Audiobooks, Comics, Music, Movies & TV
Enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital comics, music, movies, and TV series in a computer browser or the app! Borrow up to 10 titles a month, with no wait.
Hoopla also has BingePasses which are extra collections including Fancy Nancy series, R. L. Stine's Spine Chillers, Highlights magazines, STEAM Powered Kids ebooks and comics, Puzzle Palace games, and more. Borrow a BingePass collection for 7 days.
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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 Teens eReading Room to find titles just right for you!
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Novelist Plus: Book Recommendations
Explore reading recommendations for fiction and non-fiction titles, lists of award winners, book discussion guides for book clubs, and more.
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High School Student Center by LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress Library is an interactive online learning platform that offers video courses, practice tests, and eBooks. The High School Student Center provides skill-building resources for classroom and homework success. This center helps students in high school prepare for important tests, get extra help with assignments, and boost their skills in important subjects. Resources are available in English and Spanish.
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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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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.
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.
Encyclopedia Britannica School Edition
Access the online version of Encyclopedia Britannica for learning about any subject, including thousands of up-to-date articles, biographies, images, videos, audio clips and primary sources. For all grades and all reading abilities.
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Encyclopedia Britannica Escolar
Acceda a la versión en línea de la Enciclopedia Británica en español para aprender sobre cualquier tema, incluidos miles de artículos, biografías, imágenes, videos, clips de audio y fuentes primarias de información. Útil para ensayos, tareas de historia y más. Para todos los grados y todas las habilidades de lectura.
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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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High School Student Center by LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress Library is an interactive online learning platform that offers video courses, practice tests, and eBooks. The High School Student Center provides skill-building resources for classroom and homework success. This center helps students in high school prepare for important tests, get extra help with assignments, and boost their skills in important subjects. Resources are available in English and Spanish.
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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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Oxford English Dictionary
Oxford English Dictionary is the main historical dictionary of the English language. It traces the historical development of the English language. Learn about the meaning, history and pronunciation of over half a million words, both present and past.
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Oxford Reference eBooks
Provides dozens of reference books in a single cross-searchable database. Subjects include history, literature, science, arts, and more. Find in-depth information on African American history, women’s history, fairy tales, children’s literature, decorative and performing arts, and much more.
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World Book Encyclopedia
*World Book is access intermittent due to a technical issue. Please check back later.
Provides encyclopedia articles, edited to suit kids and adults. Also includes Spanish resources for elementary school users as well as activities and games, science projects, biographies, videos, pictures, maps and resources for teachers. This trustworthy reference is perfect for school reports and research papers.
Note: There are different portals for different age ranges.
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HyRead: Chinese eBooks & eMagazines
借閱簡體中文和繁體中文的電子書及電子雜誌。可使用瀏覽器或App閱讀。
借阅简体中文和繁体中文的电子书及电子杂志。可使用浏览器或App阅读。
Read and borrow eBooks and eMagazines in Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Read in your browser or the app.
Libby por OverDrive en Español
Encuentra tu próxima gran lectura en forma de eBook, audiolibro, revista, cómic o manga. Explora la colección OverDrive por género o busca un autor o título. ¡Lee y escucha libros en español, o visita Teens eReading Room para encontrar títulos adecuados para ti! Consulta la guía de ayuda para saber cómo acceder la colección.
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. Read and listen to books in Spanish, or visit the Teens eReading Room to find titles just right for you! View the Help Guide on how to access the collection.
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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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High School Student Center by LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress Library is an interactive online learning platform that offers video courses, practice tests, and eBooks. The High School Student Center provides skill-building resources for classroom and homework success. This center helps students in high school prepare for important tests, get extra help with assignments, and boost their skills in important subjects. Resources are available in English and Spanish.
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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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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.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Flipster Digital Magazines
Read popular digital magazines such as People, TIME, Ranger Rick, Sports Illustrated for Kids, etc.
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Libby Magazines by OverDrive
View complete, full-color, digital copies of your favorite magazines on a variety of topics including, cooking & food, crafts & maker, entertainment, science & technology, and more.
The Mercury News
Access current, full-text articles from the Mercury News on local news, business, sports, front, editorials and obituaries. Enjoy access to issues from 2006-Current or 1985-Recent, as well as the historical issues of the San Jose Mercury News for the years 1886-1922.
National Geographic Virtual Library
A complete archive of National Geographic magazine and National Geographic Traveler magazine from 1888 - Present. Includes a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images, and videos. Topics include animals, environment, history, peoples & cultures, science & technology, and so much more. This resource is great for locating primary source documents and for report research.
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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PressReader: Magazines & Newspapers with Worldwide Coverage
PressReader provides access to more than 7,000 magazines and newspapers in more than 60 languages, available in full-page, full-color formats, just as they appear in print. Individual issues may be available for up to 3 months.
Please Note: PressReader requires users to be 16 or older. PressReader also asks users under the age of 16 to obtain parental or legal guardian consent to PressReader’s Terms of Use and PressReader’s Privacy Policy. By following the link above to access PressReader, you certify that you are 16 or older, and that if you are under the age of 16, that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian to PressReader’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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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.
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