Education

ABCmouse is an online learning tool for children from ages 2 to 8 and older. It helps them build a strong educational foundation to get ready for school. There are more than 8,500 activities that teach reading, math, science, health, social studies, art, and music. Children can play educational games, read interactive books, and take lessons in school subjects. Create a parent account and add up to 3 child learners. Read the ABCmouse FAQs.

Find the reading level for books by grade level, Accelerated Reader (AR) points, Lexile number, and more.

Helpful tools and services for learning, going back to school, or changing jobs.

• Live Tutoring: Get one-on-one help
• Skill Building: Connect with a tutor to get help with an academic skill
• Writing Lab: Get help with your writing for reports, essays, resumes, cover letters, and more
• Test Center: Offers practice tests for math, reading, writing, the High School Equivalency test, and the U.S. Citizenship test
• Microsoft Office Help: How-to guides and tutoring for Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

LearningExpress helps adults reach personal, education, and career goals. It offers tools to help improve reading, writing, and math skills, and to prepare for the U.S. citizenship test. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Choose your hero, collect gems, and defeat enemies! This fantasy game teaches Python, JavaScript, C++, and other coding languages. Master Web Development or Game Development with over 500 levels. Learn new ideas, build on existing concepts, and think outside the box.

An account is required to save your progress. Look for the "Sign Up" and "Log In" buttons at the bottom of the screen to save your game.

Learning resources for college students. Strengthen academic skills, prepare for placement tests, and get ready for graduate school. Also includes college and scholarship search tools. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Enjoy unlimited access to over 1,000 online art and craft classes. Topics include art & design, sewing, quilting, paper, knitting, crochet, food & home, jewelry, holiday & party, and classes for kids. Watch videos anytime, anywhere and at your own pace. Watch Creativebug tutorial.

Get free or low-cost passes to museums, science centers, zoos, theaters, and other cultural venues across the greater Bay Area. You must be at least 18 years old and live in the library's service area to use the Discover & Go service.

A teacher's companion to the various Explora databases. Find professional development resources, lesson plans, research guides, and curriculum standards.

Enjoy over 6,000 popular courses on topics ranging from history, health, literature, science, hobbies, and more. These courses are taught by award-winning experts and professors from distinguished institutions. You can watch all videos in this collection by borrowing the 7-day BingePass in Hoopla. Checking out a BingePass uses one of your 10 monthly Hoopla borrows.

Headspace is meditation made simple. The app is designed to help busy people learn the basics of meditation and mindfulness in just a few minutes a day. The app has hundreds of guided meditations, music, and ASMR sounds. Topics include stress, sleep, focus, exercise, and performance.

Get homework help on any subject with a live online tutor any day of the week. Spanish tutors are also available. Reciba ayuda con sus tareas escolares en cualquier materia con un tutor en línea en directo, cualquier día de la semana. También hay tutores disponibles en español. Watch tutorial video., opens a new window This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

HelpNow offers many learning tools:

• Writing Lab: Get feedback within one business day.
• SkillSurfer: Study materials and test prep.
• Send Question: Get an answer within one business day.
• Language Lab: Live online tutors help with learning Spanish.
• LEAP: Create a custom learning plan.
• Flashbulb: Create and share flashcards, tests, and games.
• eParachute: Discover the best college majors and careers for you.
• MEET Virtual Study Rooms: Work together with classmates online.
• Brainwave videos: Record and share your notes and ideas as videos.
• Live Chess Tutoring: Online help from an expert chess coach. The coach is available Monday - Thursday from 3:00-8:59 PM PST.  
• and more!

Hoopla BingePasses are collections of magazines, documentary films, kids' series, games, movies, arts and crafts, cooking, gardening, music lessons, and more. Borrow a BingePass for 7 days unlimited access to the entire collection! Note: BingePass content is available in a browser on computer, tablet, and smartphone.

Listen and learn a new language with these read-along storybook videos. Kanopy Kids offers a collection of stories in Spanish and American Sign Language.

LearningExpress is an online learning platform that offers self-paced courses, tutorials, practice tests, and related ebooks. Available in English and Spanish. New users will be asked to create a user name and password to access all the content. Watch LearningExpress tutorial. 

Topics include:

• Skill-building courses and eBooks to help with reading, writing, and math.
• Academic tests for elementary school, middle school, high school, and college.
• Practice tests and civil service exam prep for a variety of career choices. 
• Job search, resume, and interview tools.
• High school equivalency and U.S. citizenship test prep.

Online self-paced learning courses for ages 16 and up. Topics include business, marketing, management, software, technology, creative skills and more. Discover teacher tips as well as courses teaching software and coding for educators. Courses are offered in English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese. Certificates of Completion are available; they are provided in the form of a plain document without any personal identifiable information such as your name. FAQ: Accessing the LinkedIn Learning App. Watch the LinkedIn Learning tutorial.

Please Note: LinkedIn Learning requires users to be 16 or older. LinkedIn Learning also asks users under the age of 16 to obtain parental or legal guardian consent to LinkedIn Learning’s Terms of Use and LinkedIn Learning’s Privacy Policy. By following the link above to access LinkedIn Learning, you certify that you are 16 or older, and that if you are under the age of 16, that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian to LinkedIn Learning’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 

Learn more than 70 world languages and dialects, including 17 English as a Second Language (ESL) courses taught in the learner’s native tongue, and American Sign Language (ASL)! Practice vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, culture, comprehension, and retention skills at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Use tools such as voice comparison, flash cards, highlighting a word for translation and definition, and more. Watch the Mango Languages tutorial.

Learn American Sign Language with Mango Languages! Practice signing and finger-spelling by following along with the ASL learning videos. The videos show you what to do not just with your hands but also with body language and facial expressions. Connect your camera to use the "magic mirror" tool, and see yourself alongside the ASL teacher in order to compare and improve your signing skills. These tools help increase your ASL fluency and comprehension. Watch the Mango Languages tutorial.

To log in, use this password: FAC9CC. This website is an online news source designed for people who are learning to read, write, or speak English. Seven new stories based on current events are posted weekly. They are written at reading levels 3 to 6. News for You Online includes a "Tips for Teachers" section where instructors can find the video How to Use News for You Online and other helpful resources. 

Watch short tutorials about our Online Library resources. These mini how-to videos are great for learning how to get started with many of the library's digital services including Ancestry, Hoopla, Libby, LinkedIn Learning, and more.

ReadyRosie is a resource for parents and caregivers of children aged 0-6. Watch two-minute videos on many topics that help children get ready for school and formal learning. Parents can register to receive weekly messages in both English and Spanish with fun and educational activity ideas and to gain insight on how to best share information and develop early literacy skills for little ones. Sign In or Register with your email or mobile phone number under "Family Engagement Tips" to access ReadyRosie. Watch the ReadyRosie tutorial.

Herramientas de aprendizaje, carrera y ciudadanía en español. Este centro ofrece a los adultos que están muy ocupados los recursos para mejorar sus habilidades básicas, ganar sus credenciales de GED o ser ciudadano estadounidense. Este recurso está respaldado en su totalidad o en parte por fondos proporcionados por el Estado de California, administrado por la Biblioteca del Estado de California.

Great for parents, teachers, and educators. Provides tens of thousands of printable, ready-to-use educational materials for ages 4-11 that are school standard aligned. Find lesson plans, skill building packs, leveled mini books, coloring sheets, graphic organizers, clip art, and more. Use this resource for homeschooling or in the classroom. Also great for creating storytime activities or designing lesson plans for English Language Learners. Please Note: Teachables is not supported on the Safari browser. Use a different browser such as Chrome or Firefox.

Treehouse is an online learning platform that offer self-paced video courses for coding, technology, and digital skills. Topics include AI and vibe coding, website and app design, programming languages, cybersecurity, WordPress, business, and more. Coding lessons are available for all ages.

Please Note: When accessing the Treehouse link, you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to the Treehouse site. This service is provided at no charge to Santa Clara County Library District patrons. 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. By proceeding you agree to accept and assume all risks and responsibilities for the losses and damages that may arise from your use of the Treehouse website and release the Santa Clara County Library District from all liability.

Unlimited access to hundreds of free, non-credit, continuing education online courses. Class subjects include business, history, mathematics, office skills and training, science, and test prep. Enroll in up to 5 courses at a time. You have up to 6 months to finish each course. Each course has an instructor whom you may communicate with using email. First time users will need to sign in with their library card number. Then follow the prompts to create a user account. For more information, read the FAQs or watch the Universal Class tutorial.

Live online help for veterans and their families. Tutors are available Monday – Sunday from 1:00-10:00 PM PDT. Watch the VetNow tutorial, opens a new window. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

• Connect with a live tutor for help understanding your eligible VA Benefits, including housing and health care.
• Choose skill building lessons in math, science, reading and writing, social studies, and many practice tests to prepare for high school equivalency tests, college entrance exams, career prep, Praxis, ASVAB, GRE, ESL and more.
• Get help with job searching, resume building, identifying your skills, and changing military experiences into civilian job skills. 

The Watch & Learn Library from Scholastic provides 230+ nonfiction videos, vocabulary, and quizzes for young learners in grades PreK-3. The videos use real-world footage to build science, social studies and social-emotional knowledge. Closed captioning for each video supports beginning readers. Content available in English and Spanish.