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Audiolibros y libros digitales en español de OverDrive / Libby (eBooks & Audiobooks in Spanish) eBooks & Audiobooks Library Card Required.

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.
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.  Watch tutorial video., opens a new window
Download Audiolibros y libros digitales en español de OverDrive / Libby (eBooks & Audiobooks in Spanish) on the App StoreGet Audiolibros y libros digitales en español de OverDrive / Libby (eBooks & Audiobooks in Spanish) on Google PlayAudiolibros y libros digitales en español de OverDrive / Libby (eBooks & Audiobooks in Spanish) available at Amazon App Store

Gale eBooks: Non-Fiction Reference (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library) eBooks & Audiobooks Library Card Required.

Optimized for search and discovery, the Gale eBooks platform enables you to search through hundreds of ready reference eBooks on science, health, business, history, literature, religion, and much more.
Once you’ve selected the content, download and save it to your drive and document using Google Suite for Education.
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HyRead: 繁體中文電子書和電子雜誌 / Chinese eBooks & eMagazines eBooks & Audiobooks Library Card Required.

HyRead 是一個繁體中文電子書及電子雜誌平台，主要提供台灣出版的中文圖書、雜誌和影音項目，內容包羅萬象，適合各年齡層的讀者借閱，借閱期滿還能自動歸還。可直接網上閱讀或下載HyRead App (支援PC/iOS/Android) 到各種瀏覽器進行離線閱覽，讓您隨時隨地可輕鬆閱讀! HyRead 是一个繁体中文电子书及电子杂志平台，主要提供台湾出版的中文图书、杂志和影音项目，內容包罗万象，适合各年龄层的读者借阅，借阅期满还能自动归还。可直接网上阅读或下载HyRead App (支持PC/iOS/Android) 到各种浏览器进行离线阅览，让您随时随地可轻松阅读! HyRead is a traditional Chinese language eBook and eMagazine platform that includes titles and multimedia content for all ages. Get the HyRead App for iOS, Android, or Windows 10 or read in your browser. Lending Information. Help Guide.
Download HyRead: 繁體中文電子書和電子雜誌 / Chinese eBooks & eMagazines on the App StoreGet HyRead: 繁體中文電子書和電子雜誌 / Chinese eBooks & eMagazines on Google Play

National Geographic Virtual Library eBooks & Audiobooks Library Card Required.

This collection includes the following material:
  • National Geographic Magazine (1888 - Present)
  • National Geographic Traveler (2010 - Present)
  • National Geographic History (2019 - Present)
  • People, Animals, and the World (browse for eBooks, articles, images, and videos)
  • Looking for eBooks, articles, images, and videos for kids ages 6-14? Explore the National Geographic Kids!
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O’Reilly for Public Libraries (Formerly Known as Safari Tech eBooks) eBooks & Audiobooks Library Card Required.

Get instant access to videos and full-color reference eBooks geared toward the Information Technology sector. Enjoy access to early releases for titles published by O’Reilly Media. Also included are titles for personal & professional development and for project management. Publishers include O'Reilly Media, Cisco Press, Adobe Press, Microsoft Press, John Wiley & Sons, Apress, Pearson Certification, Peach Pit, Career Press, and much more. FAQs.

Palace Project: an eReading Experience, The eBooks & Audiobooks Library Card Required.

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!


App Features:

  • 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. 
Download Palace Project: an eReading Experience, The on the App StoreGet Palace Project: an eReading Experience, The on Google Play

Salem Press eBooks eBooks & Audiobooks Library Card Required.

Salem Press offers online access to its print titles owned by Santa Clara County Library District.  Full-text versions of Salem Press history titles include:
  • Great Lives in History: The Eighteenth Century
  • Defining Documents in American History: Immigration & Immigrant Communities (1650-2016)
Full-text versions of Salem Press literary titles include:
  • Recommended Reading: 600 Classics Reviewed - Reviews classics that continue to interest general readers and literary specialists, year after year.  
  • Critical Surveys of Mythology and Folklore: World Mythology includes traditional literature from a broad range of regions and cultures.
Also includes full-text career titles like Careers Outdoors, and health titles like Magill's Medical Guide. Please note: the information provided in that database should not be viewed as a means for self-diagnosis or as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

Weston Woods: Children’s Literature Videos eBooks & Audiobooks Library Card Required.

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

World Languages Collection on Libby, by Overdrive eBooks & Audiobooks Library Card Required.

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. Lending Information. Help Guide. Watch tutorial video., opens a new window

To recommend items for the Libby App or the OverDrive website, please see our Suggestion for Purchase guide. 
Download World Languages Collection on Libby, by Overdrive on the App StoreGet World Languages Collection on Libby, by Overdrive on Google PlayWorld Languages Collection on Libby, by Overdrive available at Amazon App Store

Read Comics & Graphic Novels

ComicsPlus by LibraryPass Comics & Graphic Novels Library Card Required.

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 offers a new app for Android and iOS devices, called “Library Pass.” To login, please use your card number and PIN. The labels on the sign-in page read Email Address and Password. We’ve asked the vendor to correct the labels, which they will do with their next major enhancement. We apologize for the confusion this might cause when signing into the new Library Pass app. For more information about this collection, please see ComicsPlus FAQs and Lending Information. Watch tutorial video.
Download ComicsPlus by LibraryPass on the App StoreGet ComicsPlus by LibraryPass on Google Play

Hoopla – Audiobooks, eBooks, Comics, Music, and Video Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks & Audiobooks Library Card Required.

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. Lending Information. Hoopla FAQs.
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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. 

Download Hoopla – Audiobooks, eBooks, Comics, Music, and Video on the App StoreGet Hoopla – Audiobooks, eBooks, Comics, Music, and Video on Google PlayHoopla – Audiobooks, eBooks, Comics, Music, and Video available at Amazon App Store

Hoopla Magazines: Digital Magazine Collection Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks & Audiobooks eMagazines & News eMovies & eMusic Library Card Required.

Borrow the Hoopla Magazines BingePass for 7-day access to this premium digital collection of popular magazines! Titles include Us Weekly, Good Housekeeping, Prevention, Cosmopolitan, Reader’s Digest, In Touch, TIME, and more. Sign in to your Hoopla account to access this collection. BingePass content is available on computer, tablet, and smartphone. Lending Information. Hoopla FAQs.
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