Public Library Databases
Want to get great research results from trusted sources? Use a database! Databases provide specially selected articles, videos and images on specific topics. So much better than sifting through millions of Google Search results! (Don't forget to check out the School Database tab too!)
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A to Z Maps
Contains thousands of political, physical, outline, environmental, antique, and scientific maps. Adults/Teens (12-17)
A to Z the USA
Encyclopedia of US state and country data. Adults/Teens (12-17)
A to Z World Culture
Covers society and culture for 175 countries. Adults/Teens (12-17)
Biography In Context
Comprehensive database of biographical information on people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas. Adults/School-Age Children (5-12)/Teens (12-17)
Britannica Academic
Encyclopedia Britannica plus Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, magazines and periodicals, and many other research tools. Adults/Teens (12-17)
Earth Science Reference
Browse Salem Press earth science reference books: Earth Materials & Resources; Earth's Weather, Water, & Atmosphere; Earth's Surface & History; and Physics & Chemistry of the Earth (also available in print at the Central Library). Adults/Teens (12-17)
Escolar
Escolar is the leading knowledge-building resource that is universally trusted for accurate and age-appropriate content in Spanish.School-Age Children (5-12))/Teens (13-17)
Explora for High School
Find full text magazine articles, biographies, images and more on a variety of topics for high school students. Teens (13-17)
Explora for Middle School
A great place to start when you're looking for information for middle school homework assignments. School-Age Children (5-12)
Explora for Primary School
Find magazine articles, biographies, images and more on a variety of topics for students in grades K-8. School-Age Children (5-12)
Hoopla Digital
A streaming service that allows Sonoma County Library cardholders to borrow audiobooks, movies, music, comics, ebooks, and television shows and immediately begin watching, listening or reading.Adults
ImageQuest
Patrons may use any image included on the ImageQuest™ Web site for personal non-commercial (not for sale), educational purposes only. Adults/School-Age Children (5-12)/Teens (12-17)
Kanopy
Kanopy is a streaming movie collection that showcases more than 30,000 of the world's best, classic and groundbreaking films. Adults/School-Age Children (5-12)/Teens (12-17)
Learning Express Library
LearningExpress Library features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and eBooks to help patrons of all ages improve the skills required for academic and career success. Adults/Teens (12-17)
Lynda.com
Lynda for Libraries provides Sonoma County Library cardholders access to the complete Lynda.com collection of more than 3,000 courses and 150,000 award-winning video tutorials taught by industry experts covering a variety of topic and skill areas including office productivity applications, databases, spreadsheets, Photoshop, multimedia production, business savvy, specialized applications, organizational skills and Adobe Acrobat. Adults/Teens (12-17)
Magazine Articles from MasterFile Complete
Read and download full text articles from more than 2,000 magazines, journals, and newspapers. Adults/Teens (12-17)
Mango Languages
Mango Languages is a major language learning service. The service is available to library card holders online and for mobile devices with the Mango app. Adults/Teens (12-17)
MasterFile Complete - Magazine Articles
Read and download full text articles from more than 2,000 magazines, journals, and newspapers. Adults/Teens (12-17)
NoveList Plus
Powerful resource for readers searching for that next good read. It allows readers to use a favorite author or title as a template to locate other authors and titles of interest. Adults/School-Age Children (5-12)/Teens (12-17)/Preschool Children (0-5)
Odilo
Borrow and download Spanish-language e-books and e-audiobooks for free through your library. You need your library card number and 4-digit PIN in order to borrow.Adults/School-Age Children (5-12)/Teens (12-17/Preschool Children (0-5)
OverDrive
Borrow and download e-books and e-audiobooks for free through your library. You need your library card number and 4-digit PIN in order to borrow.Adults
Points of View
Designed to assist researchers in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects. Adults/Teens (12-17)
RBdigital Magazines
Borrow digital magazines for free through your library. Adults/Teens (12-17)
Tutor.com
Free online access to Tutor.com’s 3,600+ expert tutors for one-to-one, real-time tutoring in over 40 subjects and test preparation areas. & Spanish language materials too! School-Age Children (5-12)/Teens/Adults
Wildlife Encyclopedia
Includes descriptive articles, photos, and maps of habitat areas of animals around the world. School-Age Children (5-12)/Teens (12-17)
Contains thousands of political, physical, outline, environmental, antique, and scientific maps. Adults/Teens (12-17)
A to Z the USA
Encyclopedia of US state and country data. Adults/Teens (12-17)
A to Z World Culture
Covers society and culture for 175 countries. Adults/Teens (12-17)
Biography In Context
Comprehensive database of biographical information on people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas. Adults/School-Age Children (5-12)/Teens (12-17)
Britannica Academic
Encyclopedia Britannica plus Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, magazines and periodicals, and many other research tools. Adults/Teens (12-17)
Earth Science Reference
Browse Salem Press earth science reference books: Earth Materials & Resources; Earth's Weather, Water, & Atmosphere; Earth's Surface & History; and Physics & Chemistry of the Earth (also available in print at the Central Library). Adults/Teens (12-17)
Escolar
Escolar is the leading knowledge-building resource that is universally trusted for accurate and age-appropriate content in Spanish.School-Age Children (5-12))/Teens (13-17)
Explora for High School
Find full text magazine articles, biographies, images and more on a variety of topics for high school students. Teens (13-17)
Explora for Middle School
A great place to start when you're looking for information for middle school homework assignments. School-Age Children (5-12)
Explora for Primary School
Find magazine articles, biographies, images and more on a variety of topics for students in grades K-8. School-Age Children (5-12)
Hoopla Digital
A streaming service that allows Sonoma County Library cardholders to borrow audiobooks, movies, music, comics, ebooks, and television shows and immediately begin watching, listening or reading.Adults
ImageQuest
Patrons may use any image included on the ImageQuest™ Web site for personal non-commercial (not for sale), educational purposes only. Adults/School-Age Children (5-12)/Teens (12-17)
Kanopy
Kanopy is a streaming movie collection that showcases more than 30,000 of the world's best, classic and groundbreaking films. Adults/School-Age Children (5-12)/Teens (12-17)
Learning Express Library
LearningExpress Library features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and eBooks to help patrons of all ages improve the skills required for academic and career success. Adults/Teens (12-17)
Lynda.com
Lynda for Libraries provides Sonoma County Library cardholders access to the complete Lynda.com collection of more than 3,000 courses and 150,000 award-winning video tutorials taught by industry experts covering a variety of topic and skill areas including office productivity applications, databases, spreadsheets, Photoshop, multimedia production, business savvy, specialized applications, organizational skills and Adobe Acrobat. Adults/Teens (12-17)
Magazine Articles from MasterFile Complete
Read and download full text articles from more than 2,000 magazines, journals, and newspapers. Adults/Teens (12-17)
Mango Languages
Mango Languages is a major language learning service. The service is available to library card holders online and for mobile devices with the Mango app. Adults/Teens (12-17)
MasterFile Complete - Magazine Articles
Read and download full text articles from more than 2,000 magazines, journals, and newspapers. Adults/Teens (12-17)
NoveList Plus
Powerful resource for readers searching for that next good read. It allows readers to use a favorite author or title as a template to locate other authors and titles of interest. Adults/School-Age Children (5-12)/Teens (12-17)/Preschool Children (0-5)
Odilo
Borrow and download Spanish-language e-books and e-audiobooks for free through your library. You need your library card number and 4-digit PIN in order to borrow.Adults/School-Age Children (5-12)/Teens (12-17/Preschool Children (0-5)
OverDrive
Borrow and download e-books and e-audiobooks for free through your library. You need your library card number and 4-digit PIN in order to borrow.Adults
Points of View
Designed to assist researchers in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects. Adults/Teens (12-17)
RBdigital Magazines
Borrow digital magazines for free through your library. Adults/Teens (12-17)
Tutor.com
Free online access to Tutor.com’s 3,600+ expert tutors for one-to-one, real-time tutoring in over 40 subjects and test preparation areas. & Spanish language materials too! School-Age Children (5-12)/Teens/Adults
Wildlife Encyclopedia
Includes descriptive articles, photos, and maps of habitat areas of animals around the world. School-Age Children (5-12)/Teens (12-17)