Public Libraries: Unique Materials Available in Public Libraries
Use this guide to find out about the wonderful services available from your public library!
Materials
Below are materials/services that are not widely available in most university libraries:
- Audiobooks
- Overdrive & Libby (also includes ebooks and video)
- English Language Learning/ESL
- CellEd
- Digitalia Public Library
- Discovery Curso de PC
- Genealogy
- Ancestry Library Edition (only available onsite)
- HeritageQuest
- MyHeritage Library Edition
- many unique local databases such as City Directories at LAPL
- Language Learning
- Mango Languages provides instruction in over 20 languages and there is even an app!
- Newspapers
- many local collections not available at CSULB
- Online Learning/Courses
- Brainfuse JobNow/VetNow
- Career Online High School
- Chilton Auto Repair
- Gale Courses
- Northstar
- Skillshare
- Tutor.com
- and many more..
- Streaming (Popular) Video
- hoopla digital (popular movies not yet available to university libraries)
- Test Books (civil service, military exams, CBEST, etc.)
- CA DMV Tests
- Learning Express Test Prep
- Peterson's Test Prep
Did you know?
There are many, many unique services/programs available at public libraries!
Laptop and Hotspot loans
Tool loans at LA County Library
Borrow a California State Parks pass
Visit museums for free
Homework help for K-12
A myriad of services at Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL)