BookFlix
Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration. BookFlix is for children in pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Video tutorial is available on Santa Clara City Library YouTube channel
Consumer Reports Magazine
Consumer Reports magazine contains expert, unbiased ratings and recommendations to help you find the best products and services for your budget.
Video tutorial is available on Santa Clara City Library YouTube channel.
eBook Central
eBook database of over 13,000 titles that supports English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy and Technology. (Grades 9+, possibly some content for Middle School, it also includes professional development content for faculty)
eLibrary (Grades 6 and older)
General reference aggregation of periodical and digital media content with editorial guidance for novice researchers. Two unique interfaces are available.
LOTE4Kids (Languages Other Than English) offers hundreds of engaging, animated children’s stories in more than 90 world languages, with English translations included. Perfect for multilingual families, language learners, and educators, it promotes literacy, language development, and cultural understanding in a fun, accessible way.
National Geographic Kids
Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6-14.
O’Reilly for Public Libraries
Unlimited access to 50K+ titles, 30K+ hours of video, case studies from top companies, learning paths, expert playlists, and more—with nearly 1,000 topics to explore in technology and business.
Video tutorial is available on Santa Clara City Library's YouTube channel.
PebbleGo
Access thousands of nonfiction articles and lots of eBooks, all science related and in English and Spanish!
New York Times Online
Read articles from the New York Times Online website. From within the library, you have unlimited access. From home or beyond the library you can redeem a code for 72 hours of access.
Video tutorial is available on Santa Clara City Library YouTube channel
Instructions for using the New York Times Online.
San Jose Mercury News, (1985 - current)
Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the San Jose Mercury News. Updated daily, it includes obituaries, editorials, announcements, sports, real estate and other sections.
Video tutorial is available on Santa Clara City Library YouTube channel.
San Jose Mercury and Evening News Historical Archives, 1884–1922
Newsbank provides access to fully digitized San Jose newspapers from 1884-1922. This is a great tool for researching Santa Clara county local history.
Video tutorial is available on Santa Clara City Library YouTube channel.
