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Auto Repair

Service or repair virtually any system on your vehicle.

Chilton LibraryService or repair virtually any system on your vehicle.

Biography

Biographical & contextual information on notable people throughout history

Biography in ContextBiographical & contextual information on notable people throughout history

Books and Literature

A guide to fiction and non-fiction for adults, teens, and children. Find books that are similar to books you enjoyed, choose books by subject, or browse theme and award lists.

NoveList PlusA guide to fiction and non-fiction for adults, teens, and children. Find books that are similar to books you enjoyed, choose books by subject, or browse theme and award lists.

NoveList K-8 allows you to discover fiction and non-fiction titles that are popular with young readers as well as titles to use in the classroom.

NoveList K-8 PlusNoveList K-8 allows you to discover fiction and non-fiction titles that are popular with young readers as well as titles to use in the classroom.

Business

Case studies, in-depth statistical data coupled with deep research, & the ability to compare global economies, countries & industries.

Business Insights: GlobalCase studies, in-depth statistical data coupled with deep research, & the ability to compare global economies, countries & industries.

An online career guidance center that walks users through the job-search process from beginning to end.

Career TransitionsAn online career guidance center that walks users through the job-search process from beginning to end.

Provides state-specific legal forms across the most popular legal areas including real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, & landlord-tenant.

Legal FormsProvides state-specific legal forms across the most popular legal areas including real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, & landlord-tenant.

ReferenceUSA

Ebooks and Audiobooks

Hoopla provides access to thousands of popular eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music, and more. Stream online or download onto a mobile device.

HooplaHoopla provides access to thousands of popular eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music, and more. Stream online or download onto a mobile device.

Audiobooks, ebooks, and music you can download and play or read on your computer, tablet, ebook reader, or digital audio player. EPUB, Kindle, and MP3 formats.

Northern California Digital LibraryAudiobooks, ebooks, and music you can download and play or read on your computer, tablet, ebook reader, or digital audio player. EPUB, Kindle, and MP3 formats.

General Reference

Britannica School is for learning about any subject—for all grades and all reading abilities—offering thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, recommended Web sites, and three separate databases—Elementary, Middle, or High.

Britannica SchoolBritannica School is for learning about any subject—for all grades and all reading abilities—offering thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, recommended Web sites, and three separate databases—Elementary, Middle, or High.

An engaging student experience merges magazines, news, multimedia & more.

Gale in Context: High SchoolAn engaging student experience merges magazines, news, multimedia & more.

Magazine, news, & journal articles on general interest topics & current events.

General OneFileMagazine, news, & journal articles on general interest topics & current events.

Kids InfoBits meets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5.

Kids InfoBitsKids InfoBits meets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5.

The New York Times is a newspaper based in New York City with worldwide influence and readership. Founded in 1851, the paper has won more Pulitzer Prizes than any other newspaper.

The New York Times
The New York Times is a newspaper based in New York City with worldwide influence and readership. Founded in 1851, the paper has won more Pulitzer Prizes than any other newspaper.

Contextual information & opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues.

Opposing Viewpoints in ContextContextual information & opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues.

History and Genealogy

Available in the Library only. Billions of records from sources such as censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. Covers the United States, and includes information from Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries as well.

Ancestry Library Edition
IN LIBRARY ONLYAvailable in the Library only. Billions of records from sources such as censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. Covers the United States, and includes information from Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries as well.

Archives Unbound presents topically-focused digital collections of primary source documents for history research.

Archives UnboundArchives Unbound presents topically-focused digital collections of primary source documents for history research.

A treasury of American genealogical sources—includes U.S. Federal Censuses (1790-1940), Freedmans Bank records, unique primary sources, family histories, local histories, research guides, interactive maps, and more.

Heritage Quest OnlineA treasury of American genealogical sources—includes U.S. Federal Censuses (1790-1940), Freedmans Bank records, unique primary sources, family histories, local histories, research guides, interactive maps, and more.

Academic articles, videos, primary documents, & more on topics in U.S. history.

US History in ContextAcademic articles, videos, primary documents, & more on topics in U.S. history.

Academic articles, videos, case studies, & more on topics in world history.

World History in ContextAcademic articles, videos, case studies, & more on topics in world history.

Language Learning

More than 100 online language courses including ESL, with pronunciation, speech, grammar, writing and vocabulary-building lessons. Write or speak answers and converse with native speakers though interactive videos. Ios and Android apps available.

Transparent Language OnlineMore than 100 online language courses including ESL, with pronunciation, speech, grammar, writing and vocabulary-building lessons. Write or speak answers and converse with native speakers though interactive videos. Ios and Android apps available.

Monterey Newspapers

The Library’s holdings of Monterey newspapers on microfilm from 1846 – June 1964 have been digitized and are accessible online from anywhere with an Internet connection.  Searching is faster, can be done by date, name, and event, and there is an adjustable tool for optimizing image quality for both text and photos.

Historic Monterey NewspapersThe Library’s holdings of Monterey newspapers on microfilm from 1846 – June 1964 have been digitized and are accessible online from anywhere with an Internet connection.  Searching is faster, can be done by date, name, and event, and there is an adjustable tool for optimizing image quality for both text and photos.

Monterey County Herald local articles and features from January 1, 2002 until the present.

Monterey County Herald full index from NewsbankMonterey County Herald local articles and features from January 1, 2002 until the present.

An index to articles, obituaries and other local features published in the Monterey County Herald from January 1995 through June 2003, and obituaries only from July 2003 on.

Monterey Herald/Obituary IndexAn index to articles, obituaries and other local features published in the Monterey County Herald from January 1995 through June 2003, and obituaries only from July 2003 on.

Science

Contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics.

Science in ContextContextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics.

Streaming Video

Hoopla provides access to thousands of popular eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music, and more. Stream online or download onto a mobile device.

HooplaHoopla provides access to thousands of popular eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music, and more. Stream online or download onto a mobile device.

Tutoring

Tutoring services designed for a range of homework and academic needs, whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, learning an academic skill, or writing a term paper. Available every day from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Homework HelpNow
 LIVE TUTORS 3-10 P.MTutoring services designed for a range of homework and academic needs, whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, learning an academic skill, or writing a term paper. Available every day from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..