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Homework Help
Brainfuse Online Tutoring
Free on-demand homework help from a live, online tutor. Available daily from 1 – 10 pm, in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Subjects include math, science, reading/writing, social studies, test prep. Also features foreign language and writing labs to provide support for essays and written exams. Access with your LA County Library card.
Learning Express
Whether you’re studying for finals, prepping for college, or just trying to get ahead, LearningExpress Library offers practice tests and tutorials for core subjects like math, writing and biology.
Britannica School
Thousands of articles, images, videos, and more on common school subjects, by learning level (elementary, middle, and high school).
Britannica Escolar
Age-appropriate content in Spanish for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and students learning Spanish.
Explora
Search articles from magazines and newspapers.
Gale eBooks
eBooks on careers, animals, holidays, history, science, countries and states, and more.
Gale in Context: Biography
Biographies on influential people from around the world.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Essays, articles, and primary sources on contemporary social issues.
NoveList K-8 Plus
A guide to reading for grades K – 8. Browse by age or genre.
Database Collection
Dive deep into a subject with our database collection that ranges in topics from literature and history, to chemistry and medicine. Explore encyclopedias, newspapers, archives, reference collections, and other research and learning resources for free.
Mango Languages
Online learning in 22 languages, plus English courses for speakers of 15 different languages.
Learning Express
Get Ready to achieve your college goals with PSAT, ACT, SAT digital test prep courses and practice tests.
Earn Your High School Diploma
Get a second chance to finish what you started. You can earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificates online in as little as 18 months through LA County Library and the Career Online Highschool Program.
Linkedin Learning
Expand your professional skills with LinkedIn Learning’s comprehensive video library. Learn from industry experts across diverse fields. Each course is led by recognized industry professionals and experienced educators who bring real world expertise to subjects including photography, animation, music production, web development, software applications, and project management. The platform serves as a valuable resource for professionals at any career stage looking to develop new competencies or deepen existing knowledge.
Universal Class
Access more than 500 online continuing education courses led by qualified instructors across diverse subject areas including computers and technology, business, home & garden, health and medicine, and many other topics.
Expand Your Horizons
Borrow from your local library
Search and place a hold on materials in our catalog.
Libby, by OverDrive
Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks, with special collections for Kids and Teens.
Hoopla
Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks, with no waiting!
NoveList K-8 Plus
A guide to reading for grades K – 8. Browse by age or genre.
Borrow from your local library
Search and place a hold on CDs in our catalog.
Freegal
Stream millions of songs and download 5 songs a week to keep.
Hoopla
Borrow up to 8 items per month for 7 days. (Unlike Freegal, you do not keep the music).
Borrow from your local library
Search and place a hold on DVDs in our catalog.
Kanopy
On-demand streaming film service offering a wide variety of films, including documentaries, Great Courses, and lots of recent releases. For younger students, Kanopy Kids offers on-demand streaming videos to learn languages, explore science and math, learn tales from history, and more
Hoopla
Offers educational films for all ages that can be checked out immediately without waiting. Borrow up to 8 items per month. Titles automatically expire at the end of the 7 day lending period.
Discover & Go
Get free admission to museums around LA! (Parents or caregivers 18+ must reserve tickets.)
Nature Exploration
You don’t have to travel far and wide to be an explorer. Just go outside! Watch these program videos or borrow a Nature Exploration Bag.
Printable Activity Ideas
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Activities, DIY Library Programs, and more.
MākMō Maker Mobiles
MākMō lets you bring your most inventive creations to life! You can also check out STEAM Playlist on YouTube for videos of cool activity ideas.
Lunch at the Library
During the summer months, we offer free lunch at select libraries.
Read & Write Book Reviews
Check out these reviews written by our teen customers! We love hearing what you think. If you are in grades 7 – 12 and want to review a book you’ve read, submit your review. New reviews are posted monthly.
Student Card
Did you recently get a Student Card? Welcome, we’re so glad you’re here! Your new card gives you:
- Unlimited access to the Library’s online resources
- Up to 3 print items from the library checked out at one time
- Access to library computers (with parental consent)
Not sure if your school offers our Student Card? Contact them to see if they’ve partnered with us to make these cards available. Parents & guardians: if your child’s school is not able to offer the Student Card, you can sign up for a Digital Library Card to access resources for your child, or sign them up for a standard library card at any of our libraries.
Visit Your Local Library
We have 86 libraries! Find the one nearest you.
Stop by for unlimited free Wi-Fi, use our public computers, borrow a laptop for use inside the library. Need to print something? Use our wireless printing to print directly from your device, or print from our computers. You get 10 free pages each open service day — pages can be copies, prints, or a combination of each. Learn more about how you can connect to tech.
Check out in-person and virtual programs on our calendar. You can filter by age or location.
And don’t forget, you can always ask a librarian for assistance picking out an exciting read for your next book report or to help you find the best resources for an upcoming research project on our More Books to Explore page.
Chat with Us
Chat with a librarian to answer your research and homework questions Monday – Friday, 12 – 6 pm. When a librarian is available, a chat box will appear on this page.
Quick question?
Send a text message to 626.394.4019. Only available Monday – Friday, 12 – 6 pm. This number only accepts text messages.
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