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Digital Content Collections
LAPL has specially curated free digital books, videos and tutoring providers for many of our patrons, including:
CHILDREN STUDENTS JOB SEEKERS EN ESPAÑOL
Free E-media Providers
Click the provider links below for full descriptions, links to help and contacts, mobile apps and a direct link to the provider's content site.
E-BOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS & COMICS
OVERDRIVE | LIBBY E-BOOKS • AUDIOBOOKS • MAGAZINES • CHILDREN'S • MULTILINGUAL 
Overdrive & Libby offer downloadable e-books, audiobooks, magazines and videos. Additional software is required for all files such. Most e-media can be transferred to a portable device (Kindle now supported!). Patrons use their library card to check-out items. 
BIBLIOBOARD E-BOOKS • AUDIOBOOKS • COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS • CHILDREN'S
BiblioBoard
features books, articles, images, photographs, maps, pamphlets, and documents as well as streaming audio and video content on a wide variety of topics including Literature, History, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Nature, Native American Studies, Sports, Drama, Games, Crafts, Cooking, Music and Children's Literature. Local Author Collection : This collection represents the best independently published titles submitted by local Los Angeles authors to the SELF-e program, as selected by staff at Library Journal magazine. All content is available on an unlimited multi-user basis with no checkouts or returns. You can access BiblioBoard content from the web or various mobile devices using your library card number. Download the free app using these links: Web, iPad, Nexus, Kindle Fire HD Just choose "Los Angeles Public Library" from the Library Credentials drop down, then enter your library card # and pin. 
DIGITALIA PUBLIC LIBRARY E-BOOKS
Digitalia Public Library offers Spanish language e-books that can be read online or downloaded to devices, as well as language courses for Spanish, English, and "Quick Languages", a course in simple words and phrases in 12 languages. Also offers multimedia sections with art, music and PC instruction. 
TRAVEL EBOOK COLLECTION E-BOOKS
Travel E-book Collection offers over 300 Premier Travel Reference e-books that include DK Eyewitness Travel Guides and Rough Guides to Countries and Cities. These e-books can be translated into a number of different languages and sections downloaded to your electronic device. 
SIMPLYE E-BOOKS
SimplyE is an e-reader app that makes it easier to browse, borrow and read library e-books. The app brings most of our e-book collections together in one place, including titles from Overdrive, enki, and Biblioboard. SimplyE also offers access to public domain and openly-licensed books through the SimplyE Collection, and Open Bookshelf. 
hoopla E-BOOKS • AUDIOBOOKS • COMICS
hoopla is a digital media platform that gives access to digital entertainment content from either mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets and/or via any browser. hoopla offers e-books, e-comics, full length feature movies, episodic television programming, full musical albums and unabridged audiobooks. *You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content. 
MOVIES, TV & VIDEOS
DIGITALIA FILM MOVIES • MULTILINGUAL
Digitalia Film Library offers streaming films available to watch online, mostly foreign language but also has some classic American cinema. Includes feature films as well as documentaries. Choose the language icon up top to view the site in Spanish. 
LA IN FOCUS VIDEOS OTHER VIDEO
LA in Focus Videos is a series of lectures presented by Photo Friends and the Photo Collection of the Los Angeles Public Library, spotlighting images from the Library's collection and unique stories of L.A. history. 
BIBLIOBOARD OTHER VIDEOS
BiblioBoard
features books, articles, images, photographs, maps, pamphlets, and documents as well as streaming audio and video content on a wide variety of topics including Literature, History, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Nature, Native American Studies, Sports, Drama, Games, Crafts, Cooking, Music and Children's Literature. Local Author Collection : This collection represents the best independently published titles submitted by local Los Angeles authors to the SELF-e program, as selected by staff at Library Journal magazine. All content is available on an unlimited multi-user basis with no checkouts or returns. You can access BiblioBoard content from the web or various mobile devices using your library card number. Download the free app using these links: Web, iPad, Nexus, Kindle Fire HD Just choose "Los Angeles Public Library" from the Library Credentials drop down, then enter your library card # and pin.
hoopla MOVIES • TV • OTHER VIDEO
hoopla is a digital media platform that gives access to digital entertainment content from either mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets and/or via any browser. hoopla offers e-books, e-comics, full length feature movies, episodic television programming, full musical albums and unabridged audiobooks. *You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content.
KANOPY MOVIES
Kanopy is a video streaming platform with one of the largest collections in the world (five times that of Netflix), with over 30,000 feature films and documentaries and featuring over 1,000 producers and distributors, including Criterion Collection, Kino Lorber, BBC, and more. 
medici.tv VIDEOS
medici.tv is the world’s leading classical music channel with on-demand streaming. It boasts a catalog of over 1,800 videos including concerts, ballets, operas, documentaries, master classes, behind-the-scenes footage, and artist interviews. Each year, a selection of exclusive events are broadcast live from the world’s most prestigious concert halls, opera houses, festivals, and competitions at medici.tv. Replays are available on-demand after the event.
MUSIC & PODCASTS
FREEGAL MUSIC • MUSIC VIDEOS
Freegal allows users to download up to 5 music track downloads a week from the Sony Music catalog. All selections are DRM-free in mp3 format. Patrons use their library card to download items. 
BIBLIOBOARD MUSIC • MUSIC VIDEOS
BiblioBoard
features books, articles, images, photographs, maps, pamphlets, and documents as well as streaming audio and video content on a wide variety of topics including Literature, History, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Nature, Native American Studies, Sports, Drama, Games, Crafts, Cooking, Music and Children's Literature. Local Author Collection : This collection represents the best independently published titles submitted by local Los Angeles authors to the SELF-e program, as selected by staff at Library Journal magazine. All content is available on an unlimited multi-user basis with no checkouts or returns. You can access BiblioBoard content from the web or various mobile devices using your library card number. Download the free app using these links: Web, iPad, Nexus, Kindle Fire HD Just choose "Los Angeles Public Library" from the Library Credentials drop down, then enter your library card # and pin.
ALOUD PODCASTS
Aloud podcasts are recorded live in Los Angeles Central Library's Mark Taper Auditorium as part of the award-winning ALOUD at Central Library speaker series presented by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. 
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CAREER CONVERSATIONS PODCASTS
Career Conversations is a series presented by Teen'Scape. Teens and adults are able to listen to guests discuss their chosen career and the path it took to get there. These relaxed conversations are a great insight into your dream career.
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hoopla MUSIC
hoopla is a digital media platform that gives access to digital entertainment content from either mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets and/or via any browser. hoopla offers e-books, e-comics, full length feature movies, episodic television programming, full musical albums and unabridged audiobooks. *You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content.
NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES
NY TIMES DIGITAL NEWSPAPERS
NY Times Digital offers access to the New York Times digital site. You must create an account for access. From remote computers: Click “Register” to create an account with your personal email address, or “Sign In” if you already have created an account. From in-library computers: Click on "Log In" and then either sign in or use the link at the bottom to create an account. *You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content. 
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WASHINGTON POST NEWSPAPERS
Your library card gives you 7 days of complimentary, unlimited access to the digital edition of The Washington Post. For new users, enter the required fields to create a Washington Post account. For returning users, sign in with your existing Washington Post account. If you are using a library computer you will not need to sign in or create an account. After 7 days you may reactivate your free library access by logging in again at this specific link. 
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS
The Los Angeles Public Library provides free online access to newspaper titles from the Southern California News Group.
OVERDRIVE | LIBBY E-BOOKS • AUDIOBOOKS • MAGAZINES • CHILDREN'S • MULTILINGUAL
Overdrive offers downloadable e-books, audiobooks, magazines and videos. Additional software is required for all files. Most e-media can be transferred to a portable device (Kindle now supported!). Patrons use their library card to check-out items.
BIBLIOBOARD MAGAZINES
BiblioBoard
features books, articles, images, photographs, maps, pamphlets, and documents as well as streaming audio and video content on a wide variety of topics including Literature, History, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Nature, Native American Studies, Sports, Drama, Games, Crafts, Cooking, Music and Children's Literature. Local Author Collection : This collection represents the best independently published titles submitted by local Los Angeles authors to the SELF-e program, as selected by staff at Library Journal magazine. All content is available on an unlimited multi-user basis with no checkouts or returns. You can access BiblioBoard content from the web or various mobile devices using your library card number. Download the free app using these links: Web, iPad, Nexus, Kindle Fire HD Just choose "Los Angeles Public Library" from the Library Credentials drop down, then enter your library card # and pin.
PRESSREADER NEWSPAPERS • MAGAZINES
PressDisplay by PressReader offers instant access to 2000 plus newspapers from 100 countries in 60 languages languages (use their menu to select your preferred reading language). In addition to being able to read them online, users who install the PressReader app on their mobile device, and connect through any Branch Library wi-fi, can download papers for offline reading without subscribing. For the website, click on Sign In and then select the library card option (not necessary at library computers). After you sign in with your card, you can finish creating an account that can be used on the app. You will need to sign into the site every few days to keep the app account active. 
LAPL DATABASES HISTORICAL PERIODICALS
Los Angeles Public Library's Research and Homework Databases are an extensive collection of newspaper and magazine archives, professional and trade associations and certifications, science and technology resources, cultural and genealogical exploration tools, visual art repositories, legal and business reference databases and substantially more. 
MOAZINE KOREAN LANGUAGE MAGAZINES
Moazine is a Korean language E-magazine platform that provides access to more than 215 Korean language magazines in politics, economics, lifestyle, fashion, travel, sports, etc Download or read on-line on any electronic device with internet access.
HYREAD MAGAZINES • MULTILINGUAL
ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
GALE COURSES GENERAL • CAREER
Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive online courses. All of the courses are free, and led by expert instructors. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month. Subjects offered are Career and Professional, Computers and Technology, Personal Development and Writing and Publishing.*These courses have been designed for learners over 13 years of age. 
LINKEDIN LEARNING GENERAL • CAREER • COMPUTERS
LinkedIn Learning is an award-winning online learning site taught by recognized industry experts, offering more than 3,000 courses and 150,000 videos on business, technical and creative skills. 
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CRAFTSY CRAFTS • EDUCATION
Craftsy is an online resource for all creative makers that includes over 3,000 hours of diverse video instruction for patrons that are just getting started or looking for advanced techniques. 
DIGITALLEARN.ORG CAREER • COMPUTERS
DigitalLearn.org offers computer basics videos. If you are new to computers or want to learn how to send an e-mail, search the Internet, etc. *You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content. 
UNIVERSAL CLASS CAREER • ACADEMICS
Universal Class Over 500 online non-credit Continuing Education Courses. These courses are led by expert instructors and are provided for your personal enrichment. Business, Career Training, Cooking, Real Estate, Crafts and Hobbies and Psychology are a few of the subjects covered by these courses. *These courses have been designed for learners over 13 years of age. 
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY CAREER • ACADEMICS
LearningExpress Library offers online interactive practice exams covering adult basic, academic, job related, civil service and more. Now includes ESL Spanish Basic Skills Course. 
SCIENCEFLIX ACADEMICS
ScienceFlix combines curriculum-driven, leveled content, interactive features, and intuitive navigation into a single, highly-engaging digital resource for students in grades 4 through 9. ScienceFlix is available for use on PCs, Macs and most tablets and mobile devices 
TESTING & EDUCATION REFERENCE CENTER ACADEMICS
Testing & Education Reference Center offers over 300 practice tests and courses, information on over 4,000 accredited schools, e-books containing study materials and practice tests, scholarship search, resume builder, and career modules with subjects from career change to salary negotiations. 
LANGUAGE LEARNING & ESL
MANGO LANGUAGES LANGUAGE LEARNING
Mango Languages offers free, online language learning in languages that include Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Arabic, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Greek, Latin and more. Mango has English language courses for speakers of 19 different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Russian. Learn on the go with the Mango Mobile app for iPhone and Android. *You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content. 
DIGITALIA PUBLIC LIBRARY LANGUAGE LEARNING • ESL
Digitalia Public Library offers Spanish language e-books that can be read online or downloaded to devices, as well as language courses for Spanish, English, and "Quick Languages", a course in simple words and phrases in 12 languages. Also offers multimedia sections with art, music and PC instruction.
TUMBLEBOOK LIBRARY LANGUAGE LEARNING • CHILDREN'S
Tumblebook Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love. 
TRANSPARENT LANGUAGE ONLINE LANGUAGE LEARNING • ESL
Available in 110+ languages, including ESL, Transparent Language Online gives learners the flexibility they need to learn a new language anytime, anywhere. 
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY ESL
LearningExpress Library offers online interactive practice exams covering adult basic, academic, job related, civil service and more. Now includes ESL Spanish Basic Skills Course.
UNIVERSAL CLASS ESL
Universal Class Over 500 online non-credit Continuing Education Courses. These courses are led by expert instructors and are provided for your personal enrichment. Business, Career Training, Cooking, Real Estate, Crafts and Hobbies and Psychology are a few of the subjects covered by these courses. *These courses have been designed for learners over 13 years of age.
¡LEAMOS! ESL
¡Leamos! (Let's Read) is a simple and easy-to-use pre-ESL online literacy course that teaches non-literate Spanish-speaking adults to read and write in Spanish. Contact Adult Literacy at 213-228-7037 to join our tutoring program and have access to this offering. *You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content. 
CELL-ED ESL
Cell-Ed mobile program allows you to learn English anywhere, anytime, by using your cell phone. You need unlimited minutes and texting. It’s very easy and free for students. Just dial this number: (213) 223-7330 and provide the pin code 5275. For further information call (213) 228-7037. 
CHILDREN'S
OVERDRIVE | LIBBY E-BOOKS
Overdrive offers downloadable e-books, audiobooks, magazines and videos. Additional software is required for all files. Most e-media can be transferred to a portable device (Kindle now supported!). Patrons use their library card to check-out items.
BIBLIOBOARD E-BOOKS
BiblioBoard
features books, articles, images, photographs, maps, pamphlets, and documents as well as streaming audio and video content on a wide variety of topics including Literature, History, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Nature, Native American Studies, Sports, Drama, Games, Crafts, Cooking, Music and Children's Literature. Local Author Collection : This collection represents the best independently published titles submitted by local Los Angeles authors to the SELF-e program, as selected by staff at Library Journal magazine. All content is available on an unlimited multi-user basis with no checkouts or returns. You can access BiblioBoard content from the web or various mobile devices using your library card number. Download the free app using these links: Web, iPad, Nexus, Kindle Fire HD Just choose "Los Angeles Public Library" from the Library Credentials drop down, then enter your library card # and pin.
BOOKFLIX E-BOOKS
BookFlix lets kids read, watch and listen to books and book videos! This fun Scholastic website reinforces reading skills for early readers, reluctant readers and English language learners for grades preK-3. 
TUMBLEBOOK LIBRARY E-BOOKS • LANGUAGE LEARNING
Tumblebook Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
hoopla MUSIC
hoopla is a digital media platform that gives access to digital entertainment content from either mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets and/or via any browser. hoopla offers e-books, e-comics, full length feature movies, episodic television programming, full musical albums and unabridged audiobooks.*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this partner's content.
MAKEMAKE E-BOOKS
MakeMake es una plataforma de libros digitales, interactivos y animados que ofrece acceso a una colección de literatura infantil y juvenil única, proveniente de América Latina. En MakeMake encontrarás más de 300 cuentos ilustrados, historietas, novelas, mitos y leyendas para lectores desde los 3 años en adelante. 
STUDENTS
TUTOR.COM (LIVE HOMEWORK HELP) TUTORING & HOMEWORK HELP
Tutor.com (Live Homework Help) offers free one-on-one online homework help provided by expert tutors from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. every day. Provides assistance in English & Spanish for students in grades K-12, college intro and adult learners covering Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and Proof Point (writing review). The SkillsCenter Resource Library, available 24/7, offers worksheets, tutorials, study guides, plus an Adult Education and Career Center!*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this partner's content. 
TESTING & EDUCATION REFERENCE CENTER ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Testing & Education Reference Center offers over 300 practice tests and courses, information on over 4,000 accredited schools, e-books containing study materials and practice tests, scholarship search, resume builder, and career modules with subjects from career change to salary negotiations.
SCIENCEFLIX ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
ScienceFlix combines curriculum-driven, leveled content, interactive features, and intuitive navigation into a single, highly-engaging digital resource for students in grades 4 through 9. ScienceFlix is available for use on PCs, Macs and most tablets and mobile devices
LAPL DATABASES DATABASES • DOCUMENTS • ART/IMAGES • HISTORICAL PERIODICALS
Los Angeles Public Library's Research and Homework Databases are an extensive collection of newspaper and magazine archives, professional and trade associations and certifications, science and technology resources, cultural and genealogical exploration tools, visual art repositories, legal and business reference databases and substantially more.
JOB SEEKERS
TESTING & EDUCATION REFERENCE CENTER ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Testing & Education Reference Center offers over 300 practice tests and courses, information on over 4,000 accredited schools, e-books containing study materials and practice tests, scholarship search, resume builder, and career modules with subjects from career change to salary negotiations.
GALE COURSES ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive online courses. All of the courses are free, and led by expert instructors. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month. Subjects offered are Career and Professional, Computers and Technology, Personal Development and Writing and Publishing.*These courses have been designed for learners over 13 years of age.
LinkedIn Learning ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
LinkedIn Learning is an award-winning online learning site taught by recognized industry experts, offering more than 3,000 courses and 150,000 videos on business, technical and creative skills.
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DIGITALLEARN.ORG ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
DigitalLearn.org offers computer basics videos. If you are new to computers or want to learn how to send an e-mail, search the Internet, etc. *You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content.
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
LearningExpress Library offers online interactive practice exams covering adult basic, academic, job related, civil service and more. Now includes ESL Spanish Basic Skills Course.
EN ESPAÑOL
OVERDRIVE | LIBBY LIBROS ELECTRÓNICOS • REVISTAS
Overdrive ofrece una amplia colección de libros, audiolibros y videos en español que puede descargar a su computadora, lector de libros electrónico o teléfono inteligente. Deberá descargar software adicional dependiendo del tipo de dispositivo electrónico y del formato del archivo a descargar.
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DIGITALIA PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBROS ELECTRÓNICOS • APRENDIZAJE EN LÍNEA • ESL
Digitalia Public Library ofrece libros electrónicos en español para descargar o leer en línea, así como cursos para aprender inglés, español y otros idiomas. Además ofrece una sección multimedia con arte, música, cuentos infantiles y cursos de computación.
PRESSREADER PERIÓDICOS • REVISTAS
PressReader ofrece acceso a más de 4000 periódicos de 100 países en 60 lenguas.
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NY TIMES DIGITAL PERIÓDICOS
NY Times Digital acceso gratuito a la edición digital de The New York Times.
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DIGITALIA FILM PELÍCULAS
Digitalia Film Library ofrece una cuidada y variada selección de películas para ver en línea y de forma instantánea. Incluye películas y documentales en lenguas extranjeras y clásicos del cine americano.
FREEGAL MÚSICA • VIDEOS MUSICALES
Freegal —con su tarjeta de la biblioteca puede descargar gratis hasta cinco canciones por semana en formato mp3. Las canciones forman parte del catálogo de Sony Music y están libres de DRM (derechos digitales).
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MANGO LANGUAGES APRENDIZAJE DE IDIOMAS • ESL
Mango Languages —recurso interactivo en línea para el aprendizaje de idiomas que incluye lecciones para aprender español, francés, italiano, chino, árabe, coreano, ruso, filipino, griego y latín, entre otros.
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MAKEMAKE LIBROS ELECTRÓNICOS • NIÑOS
MakeMake es una plataforma de libros digitales, interactivos y animados que ofrece acceso a una colección de literatura infantil y juvenil única, proveniente de América Latina. En MakeMake encontrarás más de 300 cuentos ilustrados, historietas, novelas, mitos y leyendas para lectores desde los 3 años en adelante.
GALE COURSES APRENDIZAJE EN LÍNEA • ESL
Gale Courses ofrece más de 300 clases en línea impartidas por instructores expertos en cada tema. Los temas incluyen contabilidad, finanzas, administración de negocios, preparación para los estudios superiores, programas de computadora, diseño gráfico, cuidado de la salud, ESL (inglés como segundo idioma), artes, leyes, desarrollo personal, educación y tecnología. Todos los cursos son impartidos en inglés y tienen una duración de seis semanas.
UNIVERSAL CLASS APRENDIZAJE EN LÍNEA • ESL
Universal Class ofrece más de 500 cursos de educación continuada para el enriquecimiento personal de los estudiantes. Las clases son impartidas en inglés por instructores expertos en cada tema. Los temas incluyen administración de negocios, capacitación técnica, cocina, bienes raíces, manualidades, cuidado de animales y mascotas, medicina alternativa, computadoras y tecnología, desarrollo de sitios web, jardinería, psicología, entre otros.
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY APRENDIZAJE EN LÍNEA • ESL
LearningExpress Library es una excelente herramienta para estudiantes de todas las edades que ofrece exámenes de práctica, ejercicios, cursos, libros electrónicos e información para ayudar a los usuarios a alcanzar sus objetivos en los estudios y en el trabajo. Ofrece una sección diseñada especialmente para hispanohablantes que incluye preparación para el GED y prácticas para mejorar las habilidades matemáticas y de lectura y escritura.
¡LEAMOS! ESL
¡Leamos! es un curso en línea fácil de usar que enseña a adultos hispanohablantes a leer y escribir en español.
CELL-ED ESL
Con Cell-Ed, tu teléfono celular se convierte en tu maestro. Incluye un programa con seis niveles de inglés de nivel básico a avanzado