Please note: access to many of these resources from home, work, or school requires a Monterey Public Library Card

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.

A collection of 174,000+ digital materials about books for children and teens. This service includes a reader's advisory tool, resources for homework help and homeschool support, summer reading and diverse book selections, and more.

Book ConnectionsA collection of 174,000+ digital materials about books for children and teens. This service includes a reader's advisory tool, resources for homework help and homeschool support, summer reading and diverse book selections, and more.

Ebooks and Audiobooks

Access to thousands of eBooks and audiobooks.

CloudLibraryAccess to thousands of eBooks and audiobooks.

Digital magazines.

FlipsterDigital Magazines.

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.

Concise cultural information on countries around the world. (Grades 3-12)

CultureGramsConcise cultural information on countries around the world. (Grades 3-12)

Gale in Context: Elementary meets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5.

Gale in Context: ElementaryGale in Context: Elementary meets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5.

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

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

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.

Language Learning

Duolingo offers 94 total language courses for 38 distinct languages, from the world’s top 5 most spoken languages to smaller, endangered languages such as Hawaiian, Navajo and Scottish Gaelic. iOS and Android apps available.

DuolingoDuolingo offers 94 total language courses for 38 distinct languages, from the world’s top 5 most spoken languages to smaller, endangered languages such as Hawaiian, Navajo and Scottish Gaelic. iOS and Android apps available.

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
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.

Jobs

Looking for a job? Use the Career Resources to begin your job search. Create a polished resume from a range of templates and powerful creation tools. Use the Resume Lab to receive personalized resume assistance from our experts. Receive job interview assistance through live online practice and resources. Connect with a live job, resume, or interview coach for individualized, professional assistance with your job search.

JobNow/VetNowLooking for a job? Use the Career Resources to begin your job search. Create a polished resume from a range of templates and powerful creation tools. Use the Resume Lab to receive personalized resume assistance from our experts. Receive job interview assistance through live online practice and resources. Connect with a live job, resume, or interview coach for individualized, professional assistance with your job search.

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.

Tutoring

Tutoring services designed for a range of homework, academic, and adult learning needs, whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, learning an academic skill, writing a term paper or a resume. Available every day from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

HelpNow
 LIVE BILINGUAL TUTORS 1-11 P.MTutoring services designed for a range of homework, academic, and adult learning needs, whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, learning an academic skill, writing a term paper or a resume. Available every day from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m..

Veteran Resources

Need help finding the VA benefits you are eligible for? Not sure who to contact? Get personalized assistance from a VA navigator to learn more about your eligibility for VA benefits. Send a question about benefits 24/7. Access Veteran Resources to discover local and nationwide resources in education, employment, housing, and healthcare.

VetNow/JobNowNeed help finding the VA benefits you are eligible for? Not sure who to contact? Get personalized assistance from a VA navigator to learn more about your eligibility for VA benefits. Send a question about benefits 24/7. Access Veteran Resources to discover local and nationwide resources in education, employment, housing, and healthcare.