Enjoy Books, Movies, & Music

• Acceder a Libby en Español

Descargue o transmita libros electrónicos y audiolibros en español. Puede disfrutar de títulos populares y literatura clásica, historias para niños y adolescentes, y mucho más en cualquier momento y en cualquier lugar. La colección para niños y adolescentes incluye libros ilustrados, ficción YA, no ficción YA y más. Muchos están escritos por autores latinos y estadounidenses populares como Pat Mora, Yuyi Morales, Rene Collato, Jeff Kinney y Raina Telgemier.

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Download or stream eBooks and Audiobooks in the Spanish language. You can enjoy best-sellers and classic literature, stories for kids and teens, and much more anytime, anywhere. The kids and teens collection includes picture books, YA fiction, YA nonfiction, and more. Many are written by popular Latino and American authors like Pat Mora, Yuyi Morales, Rene Collato, Jeff Kinney, and Raina Telgemier.

• Access Beanstack

Sign up for Beanstack and track your reading as part of fun library events! Get reading recommendations for books you track in the system, and earn reading badges as you progress in reading programs. Available as an app and in the browser. Watch Beanstack tutorial., opens a new window

• Access BookBrowse

Get reading suggestions, including books similar to ones you like. Find information about authors including biographies and interviews. Search by time period, setting, and theme. BookBrowse also offers reading guides and online discussion questions for book clubs. Watch BookBrowse tutorial., opens a new window

• Access BookFlix

Scholastic BookFlix pairs classic video storybooks from the Weston Woods collection with nonfiction eBooks on similar topics. Young readers in Pre-K through 3rd grade can practice important reading skills, and build a love of reading and learning. This is a helpful tool for non-readers, as well as beginning and reluctant readers. Watch BookFlix tutorial., opens a new window BookFlix includes: 

• • Over a hundred video and book pairs.
  • Spanish language versions of 37 pairs.
  • Read-aloud support so students can hear each book narrated. Definitions of key words and directions for each activity are also read aloud.
  • Educational games and activities so children can show what they have learned.
  • A "Meet The Author" section to learn more about the author of each fiction book.
  • And more!

• Access Comics Plus

Enjoy thousands of digital graphic novels and comics, available 24/7 on web-connected devices. Includes fiction and nonfiction, indie comics, Sunday funnies, and manga! Sign in with your card number and PIN to borrow and download comics. Checkouts last 7 days, but you can renew instantly and as often as you like. Download for offline reading. Comics Plus is available in computer browsers and on mobile devices. Comics Plus offers an app for Android and iOS devices. To log in to the app, search for the library name "Santa Clara County Library District" and then add your library card number and PIN. For more information, please see Comics Plus FAQs and Lending Information, or watch the Comics Plus tutorial.

• Access Freegal

Freegal Music+ is a free music service which offers download or streaming access to more than 20 million songs including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. Intotal, the collection is comprised of 200 genres of music from over 100 countries.  The collection also features music videos and audiobooks. New AI Powered search recommendations provide personalized music selections. Streaming is unlimited and you can download up to 5 DRM-free songs or two music videos per week. You can also create and save playlists and share them with others. Freegal Music can be accessed from your computer or mobile device, as well as from library computers (ask for ear plugs at the reference desk while supplies last). All you need is your library card and PIN. FOr more information, see the Lending Information and Help Guide, or watch the Freegal tutorial.
Note: When you access the Freegal Music link you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to Freegal Music website, a downloadable and streaming music service that provides access to the catalog of artists in Sony Music Entertainment, including Online Distribution Alliance. This service is provided at no charge to Santa Clara County Library District patrons. Library cardholders may listen to 24/7 unlimited streaming music and download five songs or two videos per week using their card number and PIN. By clicking here to access its content, you agree to Freegal End User License Agreement and accept all risks and responsibilities for the losses and damages that may arise from your use of Freegal Music. The Santa Clara County Library District bears no responsibility for the services provided by Freegal Music, and you should contact Freegal Music for answers to questions regarding its content.  You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Santa Clara County Library District from all claims and liability arising from your use of Freegal Music services. Please be aware that policies that apply to the Library and its website may not be the same as the terms of use for other websites. Technical requirements and services are the sole responsibility of Freegal Music.

• Access Hoopla BingePasses, opens a new window

Hoopla BingePasses are collections of premium streaming content including magazines, The Great Courses, Curiosity Stream documentary films, Hallmark and Fandor movies, kids' books and movies, arts and crafts, cooking, gardening, music lessons, and more. Borrow a BingePass for 7 days unlimited access to the entire collection!

• Access Hoopla, opens a new window

Download or stream eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital comics, music, movies, and TV series! Access in a browser or mobile app. Hoopla syncs across all your devices, and most titles can also be downloaded to your phone or tablet. Borrow up to 10 titles a month, with no waitlists. eBook and Audiobook collections include popular works of fiction, nonfiction, and literary classics. The Movies and Television collections offer popular movies and tv series, British television programming including Acorn TV and PBS, documentaries, children's series, and and more. The Music collection offers albums from popular artists, soundtracks, and more across various music genres. The Comics collection includes titles from well-known publishers such as Marvel, DC, Scholastic, TOKYOPOP, and many more. BingePasses: Hoopla also provides premium content collections including magazines, The Great Courses, Curiosity Stream documentary films, Hallmark Movies, kids' premium collections, and more. Borrow a BingePass for 7 days unlimited access to the entire collection. BingePass content is available on computer, tablet, and smartphone. For more information, see the Lending Information and Hoopla FAQs, or watch the Hoopla tutorial.

• Access Kanopy Kids

Offers streaming video for kids. Enjoy kids' movies and TV shows, animated storybooks, classic fairytales and kids' movies, non-feature films and series, and learning language videos. All content on Kanopy Kids is for unlimited streaming. For more details, see the Lending Information and Kanopy FAQ's.

• Access Libby Kids Collection

Find ebooks and audiobooks for kids, all in one place! To recommend items for the Libby App or the OverDrive website, please see our Suggestion for Purchase guide. 

• Access Libby Magazines for Kids and Teens

View complete, full-color, digital copies of your favorite magazines including Hello, High Five, Highlights, National Geographic for Kids, and more! Includes international content from a variety of countries such as Australia, Great Britain, Canada, China, Germany, France, Italy, Spain & Latin America, Japan, Korea, Russia, etc. You will have access to a “rolling” 3 years of back issues wherever available.  Access is for simultaneous use for 7, 14, or 21 days (depending on your personal account settings). For details, see the Lending Information and Help Guide. Watch Libby tutorial., opens a new window To recommend items for the Libby App or the OverDrive website, please see our Suggestion for Purchase guide. 

• Acceder a Medici.tv

Medici.tv ofrece acceso a lo mejor de la música clásica. Transmita conciertos, óperas, ballets, documentales y clases magistrales en vivo y bajo demanda con algunas de las salas de conciertos, teatros de ópera y festivales más prestigiosos del mundo. Incluye sinopsis de actuaciones, información del reparto, detalles del compositor y más. Todo el contenido está disponible para transmisión ilimitada.

Por Favor, ten en cuenta: Si quieres usar la app, primero usa el enlace de arriba y regístrate para obtener una cuenta personal de Medici.tv en un navegador de computadora. Medici.tv registrar su cuenta personal como usuario de la biblioteca. Luego descarga la app “Medici.tv para bibliotecas” e inicia sesión con su cuenta de Medici.tv para acceso gratuito. Consulta esta página Medici.tv preguntas frecuentes para más detalles.

• Access Medici.tv

Medici.tv offers access to the best of classical music. Stream concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries, and master classes live & on demand with some of the most prestigious concert halls, opera houses and festivals around the world. Includes performance synopses, cast information, composer details, and more. All content is available for unlimited streaming. Please Note: If you would like to use the app, first use the link above and sign up for a personal Medici.tv account in a computer browser. Medici.tv will register your personal account as a library user. Then download the "Medici.tv for Libraries" app and sign in with your Medici.tv account for free access. See this Medici.tv FAQ for details.

• Access American Music Online

Music Online: American Music allows people to hear and feel the music from America's past. The database includes songs by and about American Indians, miners, immigrants, slaves, children, pioneers and cowboys. Included in the database are the songs of Civil Rights, political campaigns, Prohibition, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, anti-war protests and more. All content is available for unlimited streaming.

• Access Classical Music Online

An extensive multi-label database of Classical music recordings. Encompasses music written from the earliest times (e.g. Gregorian Chant) to the present, including many contemporary composers. Repertoire ranges from vocal and choral music, to chamber, orchestral, solo instrumental, and opera. All content is available for unlimited streaming.

• Access Contemporary Music Online

Music Online: Contemporary World Music delivers the sounds of all regions from every continent. The database will contain important genres such as reggae, worldbeat, neo-traditional, world fusion, Balkanic jazz, African film, Bollywood, Arab swing and jazz, and other genres such as traditional music - Indian classical, fado, flamenco, klezmer, zydeco, gospel, gagaku, and more. All content is available for unlimited streaming.

• Access Jazz Music Online

Music Online: Jazz Music Library offers a comprehensive collection of unlimited streaming jazz — with thousands of jazz artists, ensembles, albums, and genres.

• Access Popular Music Online

Contains a wide range of popular music from around the world, including hundreds of thousands of tracks from major genres in pop music, including alternative, country, Christian, electronic, hip-hop, metal, punk, new age, R&B, reggae, rock, soundtracks and many more. All content is available for unlimited streaming.

• Access Smithsonian Global Sound

Music Online: Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries produced in partnership with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, is a virtual encyclopedia of the world's musical and aural traditions. The collection provides educators, students, and interested listeners with an unprecedented variety of online resources that support the creation, continuity, and preservation of diverse musical forms. All content is available for unlimited streaming.

• Access NextReads

Select your favorite book genres and receive customized booklists by email. Available for all ages.

• Access NoveList K-8 Recommendations

NoveList K-8 Plus is a database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Use your favorite books and authors to find new adventures! If you can't think of a book you've liked in the past, simply choose a topic of interest and explore lists of recommended books.

• Access The Palace Project

Enjoy thousands of free ebooks and audiobooks from the California State Library and Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD). This digital collection is available only in The Palace Project app. Download the app for Android or Apple iOS today!

• Catalog: Browse ebooks and audiobooks by genre, audience (adult, teen/young adult, and children), and language (English, Español).
• My Books: See, read, and return the titles you have checked out.
• Reservations: See the status of titles you have requested.
• Settings: Change your library and find information about The Palace Project.

How to Download and Use the App:

• Search for "The Palace Project" app in the Google Play or Apple Appstore and download it.
• Find Your Library: Look for "Santa Clara County Library District."
• When you first borrow or request a title you must sign in with your library card number and PIN. 

• Access Sesame Street eBooks

Hang out with your favorite characters from Sesame Street! This collection is available in the Libby app and OverDrive website. For details, see the Lending Information and Help Guide. Watch Libby tutorial., opens a new window To recommend items for the Libby App or the OverDrive website, please see our Suggestion for Purchase guide. 

• Access Weston Woods

Explore this online collection that brings children's literature classics and modern favorites to life with interactive videos and resources! The storybooks are for toddlers and school age children. Parents and educators can create lesson plans that accompany the materials and integrate these works into their curriculum. This collection includes materials with closed captions and available in Spanish and Mandarin.

• Access Libby's World Languages Collection

This collection provides access to eBooks, audiobooks, eMagazines, and some streaming video in numerous languages. This collection is great for learning another language, reading in your native tongue, and exploring other cultures just out of curiosity. For details about Libby, read the Lending Information and Help Guide or watch the Libby tutorial., opens a new window