Reading
Welcome to the new Reading page!
Here you'll find reading tools such as digital books & magazines, community reading & book requests, reading recommendations, reading programs, and our reading list archive.
Libby
A free app where you can enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines using your library card.
About Libby | Tutorials | FAQs
Flipster
A digital platform that allows for easy browsing and on-the-go access to your favorite magazines.
The Palace Project
Enjoy more than 300,000 e-books and audiobooks, including titles not found in Libby. An app for Public Libraries.
The New York Times
Read NYT newspaper articles plus curated reading lists for students and faculty at the library or at home!
TumbleBook Library
Animated books, puzzles and games in multiple languages for children 0-12 years old.
Community Reading & Book Requests
Library Catalog
Borrow books, movies, games and more. Find book recommendations, NYT bestsellers, and reviews.
Link+
Request an item from a shared catalog of 60+ California libraries and pick it up at your local branch.
About Link+ | Tutorials | FAQs
Read Around Yolo (R.A.Y.)
Book Club in a Bag! Get the tools to start your own book club or take your current one to the next level.
Zip Books
Request a title you can’t find in our catalog through this grant-funded program. Temporarily suspended.
Dial-A-Story
Listen to a children's story in English or Spanish anytime you like.
New stories each month.
Reading Recommendations
What Should I Read Next?
We'll match your reading tastes with books and authors we think you'll love.
NextReads Newsletter
Curated list of reads for your favorite types of books: mysteries, thrillers, and more.
Reading Programs
We offer reading programs for adults, teens, and children!
Our programs provide prizes and fun activities for all ages to encourage lifelong reading and learning.
Use Beanstack, a free online service, to log reading and activities, book recommendations, and book reviews.
Summer Reading Program
June 1 - August 15
For all ages.
Read what makes you happy and track everything you read to earn prizes!
52: A Year Long Reading Journey
January - December
For all ages.
An all year reading program with a space to share your favorite books with the community, and prompts with ideas for new books to read.
Cover to Cover Reading Program
March - April
For ages 4 - 12.
For every five books or 300 minutes read you can earn an award from our program sponsor, In-N-Out Burger®.
Reading List Archive
Staff-curated reading lists help explore trending topics, diverse authors, and themes.
Many lists also have the books separated into different age groups.
Explore lists
