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eBooks – Overdrive

Access thousands of Ebooks, Audiobooks, and Magazines, all available for free online checkout with your library card.
Access using a browser or install the Libby, by Overdrive app on your phone or tablet today!
Hoopla - Stream movies, TV shows and more using your library card

eBooks, Movies & Music – Hoopla

Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen - your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV.

To create an account you will need an email and your library card number and pin. Checkouts are limited by month.

Hoopla syncs across all your devices, so you can stream titles immediately or whenever you're in the mood. Most titles can also be downloaded to your phone or tablet.

Newspapers – California Digital Newspaper Collection

California Digital Newspaper Collection

Browse through hundreds of old California newspapers online.

Newspapers available starting from 1846, and can easily be searched by county or newspaper, as well as date.

  • Shasta Courier, 1853-1873
  • Mountain Echo, 2011
  • Newspapers – California Historical Newspaper Collection – ProQuest

    Access current and historical newspapers for Shasta County and other parts of California. Includes the complete papers, cover-to-cover, with full-page and article images in easily downloadable PDF format.

    Includes 21 different newpapers from the Redding area from 1880 to the present

    Newspapers – The New York Times

    Use this Digital Access Code to enjoy complimentary access to NYTimes.com.
    (1. Register or log in at NYTimes.com. 2. Click on and Redeem the Digital Access Code. 3. Enjoy unlimited access to NYTimes.com)

    AR BookFinder

    Search for a book's Accelerated Reader level, corresponding Accelerated Reader quizzes, and more.
    Britannica School

    Encyclopædia Britannica

    A comprehensive interactive resource for research and learning. Includes correlations to California Content Standards and other valuable teacher resources. Grades preK-12.
    Family Search

    Family Search

    Genealogy - Find census, birth, marriage, death records, and more.

    Search billions of ancestor profiles, photographs, and historical documents at once—absolutely FREE.

    Newspapers – California Digital Newspaper Collection

    California Digital Newspaper Collection

    Browse through hundreds of old California newspapers online.

    Newspapers available starting from 1846, and can easily be searched by county or newspaper, as well as date.

  • Shasta Courier, 1853-1873
  • Mountain Echo, 2011
  • Newspapers – California Historical Newspaper Collection – ProQuest

    Access current and historical newspapers for Shasta County and other parts of California. Includes the complete papers, cover-to-cover, with full-page and article images in easily downloadable PDF format.

    Includes 21 different newpapers from the Redding area from 1880 to the present

    Permit Practice Tests

    Practice DMV Tests

    Access to Free Practice Tests, California DMV Handbooks, and frequently asked questions.
    ProQuest eLibrary

    ProQuest eLibrary

    Massive collection of digitized newspapers, magazines, and images with editorialized topic pages to aid with navigation. Grades 6+
    ProQuest SIRS Discover

    ProQuest SIRS Discoverer

    An easy-to-follow search of hand selected curriculum-aligned general reference content. Selected articles and graphics and books for social issues for early learners. Grades 3-9

    Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government

    Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government

    Kids learn more about the Federal Government. Includes fun facts and games.
    Brainfuse

    Brainfuse

    Free expert tutoring, proofreading for essays, and more. Online tutoring and homework help for kids and teens from Kindergarten to 12th grade, as well as an Adult Learning Center.
    Vetnow logo

    Brainfuse VetNow

    Access online resume help, live job coaching, help with determining your eligibility for VA benefits, and more.

    Pulse Aqui Para Recursos Para Hispanohablantes

    This resource available through Sept. 30, 2024.

    This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

    Coursera

    Coursera

    Start, switch, or advance your career with more than 5,000 courses, Professional Certificates, and degrees from world-class universities and companies.

    Coursera works with universities and other organizations to offer online courses, certifications, and degrees in a variety of subjects. Approximately 150 universities offer more than 4,000 courses through Coursera where you can hone skills in data science, business, and technology. Many of these programs are pathways to certifications, professional certificates and can help elevate your career. Coursera offers free and paid courses.

    Click here to sign up for FREE ACCESS! (Last day to sign up July 15th. Access available through Sept. 14, 2024)

    This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

    Britannica School

    Encyclopædia Britannica

    A comprehensive interactive resource for research and learning. Includes correlations to California Content Standards and other valuable teacher resources. Grades preK-12.
    Adult learning center. Connect. Learn. Succeeed.

    HelpNow’s Adult Learning Center

    LIVE one-on-one academic coaching, practice test center, writing lab, career resources and other online resources.

    Learning Express

    Providing interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more. These award-winning learning tools are available to help students and professionals achieve their educational and career goals.

    This resource available through Sept. 30, 2024.

    This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

    LinedIn Learning

    LinkedIn Learning

    Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. Get started with your library card.

    This resource available through Sept. 30, 2024.

    This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

    Mango Languages

    Mango Languages

    Learn a new language. Choose from over 70 different languages and learn through practical, real-world conversations. Gain insights with specially-curated cultural notes. Unlike other free services, Mango gives you much better access to courses including grammar notes, high-quality audio recordings, and cultural resources. Mango Languages is the ideal educational tool that allows learners to monitor and practice conversational techniques.

    Northstar Digital Literacy

    Use Northstar Digital Literacy to test your computer skills. You can build skills in key areas, and demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges. Prepare for your future now!

    This assessment and learning tool is aimed at helping adults acquire the skills they need in today’s workplace. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in three main areas: Essential Computer Skills, Essential Software Skills, and Using Technology to Accomplish Tasks.

    This resource available through Sept. 30, 2024.

    This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

    Permit Practice Tests

    Practice DMV Tests

    Access to Free Practice Tests, California DMV Handbooks, and frequently asked questions.
    ProQuest Culture Grams

    ProQuest – CultureGrams

    Learn about cultures around the world, including the history, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people. Unique cultural information provided by natives and long-term residents on daily life and social customs around the world. Grades 3+
    ProQuest eLibrary

    ProQuest eLibrary

    Massive collection of digitized newspapers, magazines, and images with editorialized topic pages to aid with navigation. Grades 6+
    ProQuest SIRS Issues Researcher

    ProQuest SIRS Issues Researcher

    Explore the pros and cons on today’s complex social issues. Grades 6+
    Teaching Books

    Teaching Books

    One-stop resources for books you are reading and teaching, including author and illustrator interviews, lesson plans, and other enrichment content. Grades preK-12.

    Vetnow logo

    Brainfuse VetNow

    Access online resume help, live job coaching, help with determining your eligibility for VA benefits, and more.

    Pulse Aqui Para Recursos Para Hispanohablantes

    This resource available through Sept. 30, 2024.

    This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

    Coursera

    Coursera

    Start, switch, or advance your career with more than 5,000 courses, Professional Certificates, and degrees from world-class universities and companies.

    Coursera works with universities and other organizations to offer online courses, certifications, and degrees in a variety of subjects. Approximately 150 universities offer more than 4,000 courses through Coursera where you can hone skills in data science, business, and technology. Many of these programs are pathways to certifications, professional certificates and can help elevate your career. Coursera offers free and paid courses.

    Click here to sign up for FREE ACCESS! (Last day to sign up July 15th. Access available through Sept. 14, 2024)

    This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

    Adult learning center. Connect. Learn. Succeeed.

    HelpNow’s Adult Learning Center

    LIVE one-on-one academic coaching, practice test center, writing lab, career resources and other online resources.

    Learning Express

    Providing interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more. These award-winning learning tools are available to help students and professionals achieve their educational and career goals.

    This resource available through Sept. 30, 2024.

    This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

    LinedIn Learning

    LinkedIn Learning

    Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. Get started with your library card.

    This resource available through Sept. 30, 2024.

    This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

    Northstar Digital Literacy

    Use Northstar Digital Literacy to test your computer skills. You can build skills in key areas, and demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges. Prepare for your future now!

    This assessment and learning tool is aimed at helping adults acquire the skills they need in today’s workplace. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in three main areas: Essential Computer Skills, Essential Software Skills, and Using Technology to Accomplish Tasks.

    This resource available through Sept. 30, 2024.

    This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

    AR BookFinder

    Search for a book's Accelerated Reader level, corresponding Accelerated Reader quizzes, and more.
    Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government

    Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government

    Kids learn more about the Federal Government. Includes fun facts and games.

    Book Connections

    Resources to enrich your experience reading children's and young adult books. Enjoy digital content connected to books for kids and teens.
    Brainfuse

    Brainfuse

    Free expert tutoring, proofreading for essays, and more. Online tutoring and homework help for kids and teens from Kindergarten to 12th grade, as well as an Adult Learning Center.
    Vetnow logo

    Brainfuse VetNow

    Access online resume help, live job coaching, help with determining your eligibility for VA benefits, and more.

    Pulse Aqui Para Recursos Para Hispanohablantes

    This resource available through Sept. 30, 2024.

    This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

    Coursera

    Coursera

    Start, switch, or advance your career with more than 5,000 courses, Professional Certificates, and degrees from world-class universities and companies.

    Coursera works with universities and other organizations to offer online courses, certifications, and degrees in a variety of subjects. Approximately 150 universities offer more than 4,000 courses through Coursera where you can hone skills in data science, business, and technology. Many of these programs are pathways to certifications, professional certificates and can help elevate your career. Coursera offers free and paid courses.

    Click here to sign up for FREE ACCESS! (Last day to sign up July 15th. Access available through Sept. 14, 2024)

    This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

    eBooks – Overdrive

    Access thousands of Ebooks, Audiobooks, and Magazines, all available for free online checkout with your library card.
    Access using a browser or install the Libby, by Overdrive app on your phone or tablet today!
    Hoopla - Stream movies, TV shows and more using your library card

    eBooks, Movies & Music – Hoopla

    Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen - your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV.

    To create an account you will need an email and your library card number and pin. Checkouts are limited by month.

    Hoopla syncs across all your devices, so you can stream titles immediately or whenever you're in the mood. Most titles can also be downloaded to your phone or tablet.

    Britannica School

    Encyclopædia Britannica

    A comprehensive interactive resource for research and learning. Includes correlations to California Content Standards and other valuable teacher resources. Grades preK-12.
    Family Search

    Family Search

    Genealogy - Find census, birth, marriage, death records, and more.

    Search billions of ancestor profiles, photographs, and historical documents at once—absolutely FREE.

    Adult learning center. Connect. Learn. Succeeed.

    HelpNow’s Adult Learning Center

    LIVE one-on-one academic coaching, practice test center, writing lab, career resources and other online resources.

    Learning Express

    Providing interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more. These award-winning learning tools are available to help students and professionals achieve their educational and career goals.

    This resource available through Sept. 30, 2024.

    This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

    LinedIn Learning

    LinkedIn Learning

    Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. Get started with your library card.

    This resource available through Sept. 30, 2024.

    This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

    Mango Languages

    Mango Languages

    Learn a new language. Choose from over 70 different languages and learn through practical, real-world conversations. Gain insights with specially-curated cultural notes. Unlike other free services, Mango gives you much better access to courses including grammar notes, high-quality audio recordings, and cultural resources. Mango Languages is the ideal educational tool that allows learners to monitor and practice conversational techniques.

    Newspapers – California Digital Newspaper Collection

    California Digital Newspaper Collection

    Browse through hundreds of old California newspapers online.

    Newspapers available starting from 1846, and can easily be searched by county or newspaper, as well as date.

  • Shasta Courier, 1853-1873
  • Mountain Echo, 2011
  • Newspapers – California Historical Newspaper Collection – ProQuest

    Access current and historical newspapers for Shasta County and other parts of California. Includes the complete papers, cover-to-cover, with full-page and article images in easily downloadable PDF format.

    Includes 21 different newpapers from the Redding area from 1880 to the present

    Newspapers – The New York Times

    Use this Digital Access Code to enjoy complimentary access to NYTimes.com.
    (1. Register or log in at NYTimes.com. 2. Click on and Redeem the Digital Access Code. 3. Enjoy unlimited access to NYTimes.com)

    Northstar Digital Literacy

    Use Northstar Digital Literacy to test your computer skills. You can build skills in key areas, and demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges. Prepare for your future now!

    This assessment and learning tool is aimed at helping adults acquire the skills they need in today’s workplace. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in three main areas: Essential Computer Skills, Essential Software Skills, and Using Technology to Accomplish Tasks.

    This resource available through Sept. 30, 2024.

    This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

    Permit Practice Tests

    Practice DMV Tests

    Access to Free Practice Tests, California DMV Handbooks, and frequently asked questions.
    ProQuest Culture Grams

    ProQuest – CultureGrams

    Learn about cultures around the world, including the history, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people. Unique cultural information provided by natives and long-term residents on daily life and social customs around the world. Grades 3+
    ProQuest eLibrary

    ProQuest eLibrary

    Massive collection of digitized newspapers, magazines, and images with editorialized topic pages to aid with navigation. Grades 6+
    ProQuest SIRS Discover

    ProQuest SIRS Discoverer

    An easy-to-follow search of hand selected curriculum-aligned general reference content. Selected articles and graphics and books for social issues for early learners. Grades 3-9
    ProQuest SIRS Issues Researcher

    ProQuest SIRS Issues Researcher

    Explore the pros and cons on today’s complex social issues. Grades 6+
    Teaching Books

    Teaching Books

    One-stop resources for books you are reading and teaching, including author and illustrator interviews, lesson plans, and other enrichment content. Grades preK-12.

    Select a Language