ABCmouse.com is an online learning resource for children from age 2 through 8+, designed to help them build a strong educational foundation in readiness for school.  The ABCmouse curriculum includes thousands of interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities.

Provides full-text articles of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology covering all major scientific disciplines. It includes current research, biographies, data, tables, videos, news references, illustrations and images, and related links.

Provides definitions for a wide variety of contractions, translating them into their full names or meanings. Topics such as associations, education, the Internet, and medicine are included.

Offers live online tutoring, test prep, writing assistance, Microsoft Office Help, and other services designed to help adults acquire academic and career skills. Tutors are available Monday through Sunday from 1-10 PM.

When you access the Brainfuse Adult Learning Center link you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to Brainfuse, a live, online tutoring company. Learn more...

Visit our "eBooks and Downloads" page to find apps and download instructions for our digital collection. Browse thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, comics, and more!

Provides diagnostic information and maintenance and repair instructions for cars and trucks. Features most makes and models of automobiles from 1982 to current. This database is available for use within the library only. Google Chrome is not supported. Please use Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer.

Information about U.S. states and territories: facts, history, geography, and notable biographies. Part of Scholastic Go!

Find popular facts, such as population and income, and other frequently requested data about your community.

Music from America's past! Hear songs by and about American Indians, miners, immigrants, slaves, children, pioneers, and cowboys. Included are the songs of Civil Rights, political campaigns, Prohibition, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, anti-war protests, and more.

  Trace lines of genealogy using census data and military, court, immigration, and hospital records. Covers the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and some European countries.

Look here for full-text reference ebooks on music, dance, the theatre, and art. No app needed!

Trivia and photographs for various topics. Provides lists, quips, stats, and quotes!

Offers recommendations for local goods, services, doctors, and hospitals. All information is compiled by the non-profit consumer organization, the Center for the Study of Services.

Comprehensive list of Bay Area newspapers the Santa Clara County Library District has access to, including online, print, and microfilm.

Comprehensive information about historical and contemporary figures from throughout time, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.

  Find book recommendations, readalikes, author biographies and interviews, and search by time period, setting, and theme. Also provides resources for book clubs, including reading guides and online discussions.

Reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration. Learn about animals, space, people and places, music, and more! Adobe Flash Player 10.0 or above required. Download Adobe Flash Player.

Instant access to the latest computer and Information Technology reference eBooks. When you get to the database use the "Browse Topics" pull-down menu on the right to navigate to all offered content.

HelpNow by Brainfuse provides homework and writing assistance, live tutoring, and test prep services. English as well as Spanish speaking-tutors are available Monday through Sunday from 1-10 PM for one-on-one assistance in a wide variety of subjects. Use it here or check out the Brainfuse app!

When you access the Brainfuse link you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to Brainfuse, a live, online tutoring company. Learn more...

General information about finance, banking, accounting, marketing, management, and business information systems. Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses.

Find full-text articles from business journals and magazines, including peer-reviewed journals. Search company profiles, industry information, market research reports, and country economic data.

Learn about the rich history of the California Missions: how they started, the people who ran them, the indigenous population, and their legacy today.

This life sciences journal contains up-to-the-minute research and reviews spanning a wide range of biomedical disciplines. Read current issues and search archives going back to 1995.

Provides students and teachers with the tools they need to explore various chemistry experiments. Topics covered include ozone depletion, wood alcohol, heat energy, purifying water, and carbonation in beverages.

CK-12 offers free online learning tools including digital textbooks, short videos, and practice questions for students K-12 in math, science, and English.

An extensive multi-label database of Classical music recordings. Encompasses music written from the earliest times (e.g. Gregorian Chant) to the present, including many contemporary composers. Repertoire ranges from vocal and choral music, to chamber, orchestral, solo instrumental, and opera.

  Enjoy thousands of digital graphic novels and comics, available 24/7 on web-connected devices. Includes fiction and nonfiction, indie comics, Sunday funnies, and manga! Use it here or check out the ComicsPlus Library Edition app!

Full-text technical journals and consumer magazines covering computer science, programming, artificial intelligence, cybernetics, information systems, robotics, and software.

Offers ratings and recommendations on appliances, cars and trucks, and electronics, and includes articles on product recalls and the safety and reliability of individual brands. 

Access the latest issue as well as back issues (dates vary) of Consumer Reports, Consumer Reports On Health, and Consumer Reports Buying Guide through our Flipster eMagazine collection.

Delivers the sounds of all regions from every continent. This database contains traditional, classical, and contemporary music genres from cultures around the world.

A data-rich research and reference tool that provides current information on members of Congress and historical analysis of their voting history, interest groups, and public policy decisions.

National and international geographical information including maps, statistics, history, infographics, and images. Explore the United States, Canada, and over 200 more countries around the world!

This series gives readers a complete look at different countries, people, geography, history, culture, government, religion, and lifestyle. Each book contains websites for additional research at the end of each chapter, up-to-date statistics & facts, updated maps and all new photos.

Note: If you can't find the country you need as an ebook, try searching for a hardcopy book. Go to the advanced search page, change the Keyword Anywhere search to Series, type "Cultures of the World" in the search box, and you will find more countries in print books.

A combination of reverse dictionary and thesaurus, with thousands of descriptions of terms organized into subject categories. Look up the description to find the word!

A virtual museum pass program for Santa Clara County Library District cardholders: Reserve admission passes to more than 25 museums and cultural venues throughout the greater Bay Area!

Provides students and teachers with the tools they need to explore various ecological issues. Includes experiments to try along with further reading to explore.

The online version of the Encyclopaedia Britannica provides full-text articles with links to websites.

A kids' version of the online Encyclopaedia Britannica, providing full-text articles with links to websites. A useful resource for essays, history assignments, and more.

The online version of the Encyclopaedia Britannica especially for teens & young adults. Provides full-text articles with links to websites.

Covers educational theory and practice, integrating theoretical frameworks with field-based applications.

Examines three key life stages from a sociological perspective: Childhood and Adolescence, Adulthood, and Later Life.

An encyclopedia for kids with pictures, videos, games and activities, maps, the world of animals, important people, places, science experiments, a dictionary, and more.

Offers students and teachers the tools to explore various environmental issues. Includes hands-on activities to learn more about environmental problems and what can be done to solve them.

Includes nearly 300 science experiments and covers nine key science curriculum fields: astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, ecology, food science, geology, meteorology, and physics.

Search articles, essays, and primary source documents on a variety of school subjects and related topics.

  Offers access to hundreds of popular magazines, such as People, Sports Illustrated, TIME, and Consumer Reports. Read content through a browser, or on a mobile device using the free app for iOS and Android!

Provides access to a growing collection of US military records from the Revolutionary War to the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Contains millions of archived records, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3.

Features experiments on concepts in the field of forensic science. Each experiment is a self-contained unit with its own further resources, tips for the teacher, and links to the National Science Education Standards.

  A downloadable & streaming music service which provides access to the catalog of artists in Sony Music Entertainment including Independent Online Distribution Alliance. Library cardholders can download five songs or two videos a week using their card number and PIN. Freegal works with any MP3 device, including iPods. Click here for helpful tips. Use it here or check out the Freegal Music app!