Sacramento Public Library: Remote Access To Research And Ebooks

From the Sacramento Public Library:

During this time of school closures, expanded online learning, and social distancing recommendations to curtail the spread of COVID-19, the library is still here as a critical resource with online support. We have plenty to offer, without the need to even leave your couch. The library provides access to over fifty online resources to help you stay in the know, research for your online classes, or just curl up with a good book.

Don’t have a card yet? That’s okay. Apply here for access to our digital resources. Card pickup has been extended from 14 days to 3 months.

Magazines & Newspapers

• Stay in the know with access to the daily Sacramento Bee and the New York Times .
• Flip through your favorite magazines like Cosmopolitan, Food & Wine, and HGTV
• Read through current and past National Geographic magazines in digital format.

eBooks & eAudiobooks

Overdrive provides access to thousands of ebooks and eaudiobooks right from your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Overdrive materials for all of our readers of any age:

• Main Catalog
• Teen collection
• Kids collection

For your mobile device, Overdrive provides two options:

• Libby- The newest app is the easiest way to get started. Libby offers a simplified browsing, checkout and reading experience. Libby is still new and doesn’t yet offer all of the features included in the original OverDrive app.
• OverDrive - The classic app is best if you want access to more than the basic features, such as more accessibility settings, streaming video, and the ability to recommend titles for purchase in-app.

Online Classes & Training

• Gale Courses - Enroll learn at your pace in 6-week instructor led courses
• Knowledge City– Jump in and view online training videos on Business, Computers, finance and more.

Reading Lists

Not sure what to read? Visit our staff-curated reading lists for assistance.

Online Research

While schools and colleges have closed, many have transitioned to online learning. The public library gives you online access to thousands of primary source materials to complete your coursework.

K-5

• Online Picture books and activities for your young reader
• K-5 Primary source Research
• K-5 Science
• K-5 Social Sciences & History

Middle School & High School

• 6-8 Primary Source Research
• High School – College Primary Source Research
• Geography
• Science and Science experiments
• World History
• US History

Online Tutoring

• Connect with a live tutor who can help in subjects from Math to English to history.

Other Learning Resources for Your Family

• Looking for fun activities and games to play inside? Check out Ready Rosie . Quick, two-minute videos offer ways to boost learning through everyday activities like washing dishes or choosing clothes, and with materials often found around the homeActivities are appropriate for children from infants through early elementary school. No library card needed, just jump right in.
• Stream animated adaptations of picture books on BookFlix .

Don't forget - if you’re student from one of the following districts, you already have immediate access to all these resources using your Student Success Account .

• Galt Joint Union High School District
• Sacramento City Unified School District
• San Juan Unified School District
• Twin Rivers Unified School District

This press release was produced by the Sacramento Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.