Article Search
Search for specific topics or browse subject categories. Read articles from an extensive collection of magazine, newspaper, and journal publications. Explore STEM and STEAM subjects, as well as education and teaching, sports, health, art and entertainment, literature and writing, languages, and more.
Academic Search Complete
Provides full-text peer-reviewed articles from scholarly journals, periodicals, reports, and books. Explore teaching and study skills, school management, common core subjects, educational activities for students, and more.
Education Week
Provides a weekly review of state and federal K-12 education policy news in the United States.
Flipster Digital Magazines
Read popular digital magazines such as People, TIME, Ranger Rick, Sports Illustrated for Kids, etc. Watch tutorial video.
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.
The New York Times
Full-text news articles, investigations, opinion pieces, photos and video written and created by journalists from more than 150 countries. Read the current issue of The New York Times online (Chinese and Spanish editions included), and enjoy access to the historical issues of The New York Times from 1851 to three years prior to the current year.
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. Watch tutorial video.
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.
Accelerated Reader (AR) Book Finder
Conduct book searches by author, readability level, point value, and topic.
Explora for Educators
A teacher's companion to the various Explora databases, searching across content such as ERIC and Academic Search Complete. Provides professional development resources, lesson plans, research guides, and curriculum standards. Watch tutorial video.
Homework Help Now: Online Tutors by Brainfuse
Get homework help on any subject with a live online tutor 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.
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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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. Watch tutorial video.
Gale Presents: Peterson's Career Prep
Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep is no longer available at the library. It ended on June 30, 2026.
Homework Help Now: Online Tutors by Brainfuse
Get homework help on any subject with a live online tutor 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.
LearningExpress Library
An interactive online learning platform that provides skill-building courses and tutorials, practice tests, and eBooks for school, college, career, and more. Discover resources for all learning levels. Available in English and Spanish.
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Rosetta Stone: Language Learning
Rosetta Stone is no longer available at the library. It ended on June 30, 2026.
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. Watch tutorial video.
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