Yolo County Library

Library Updates

Reading

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Libraries are for Everyone

Reading Lists


Reading Programs


Reading Recommendations


eBooks/eAudiobooks/eMagazines

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Try Libby, the new OverDrive app for enjoying ebooks and audiobooks, using your library card!

Magazines are now available in Libby!

*Instant Digital Card (using a mobile number) will expire within 1 year of activation and holds may be lost after expiration. Therefore, we recommend you get a library card to access Libby!

Getting started [pdf]

Libby Tips & Tricks [pdf]

Accessibility and Libby

How-to videos  - learn how to use Libby


flipster logoFlipster - allows you to explore, download, and read magazines anytime on your mobile device.


Tumblebooks for children from 0 - 12 years old.

Tumblebook Library - animated books, audiobooks, puzzles and games in English and Spanish for children 0 - 12 years old.


The Palace Project: Meet your new e-reader, Palace. Enjoy thousands of free titles only available in the Palace app! Browse. Download. Listen. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Introducing the Palace Project, an e-reading experience developed by and for libraries. Palace Project has integrated Overdrive, SimplyE, enki books, audiobooks, and more all in one place. Find it in the  Apple Store or Google Play


Dial-a-Story; Telecuento from Yolo County Library. Call 530-298-9990 for a story in English or Spanish. A panda bear holding colorful balloons.

Dial-A-Story

Listen to a story in English or Spanish anytime you like.  New stories will be available each month.


LINK+ logo  LINK+ is a union catalog of contributed holdings from participating libraries (academic and public) in California and Nevada.

UPDATE:  The $1 a day late fee for LINK+ items has been eliminated.
NOTE:  Lost or damaged materials will still have fines.

When will I get my item?
Items will be available at the requestor’s library approximately 7 to 10 days after the request.

How long can I borrow the item?
The loan period is 21 days with one 21-day renewal.

LINK+ returns are accepted at the library book drops.


Zip Books

If you don't find the title you are looking for in our catalog or LINK+, you can request it through the ZIP Books program.

This is a grant-funded service providing books that are not part of Yolo County Library's collection and that meet grant guidelines.

Request a book and find more information.

Hablamos español. Llame a 530-666-8007 para hablar con alguien en español sobre este servicio.

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Research

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A-Z List of Resources

Find online resources by age on our Learning page.


Archives Unbound

Access primary source material for 296 archival collections covering topics important to U.S. and California history.*

View a 2-minute tutorial on how to use Archives Unbound

View upcoming and recorded webinars


CultureGrams

Unique, concise, and reliable cultural information, multimedia, and vital statistics on the countries of the world, U.S. states, and Canadian provinces.*

View a 16-minute CultureGrams demo video


Driving Tests

Free practice tests for the CA DMV including cars, motorcycles, and CDL (commercial drivers). Spanish and Russian translations included.

View getting started articles


Ebook Central

All-in-one ebook platform for research, teaching, and learning.*

View a 3-minute introductory video


Encyclopedia Britannica

Learn more about any subject, whether you are a child, teen, or adult.

View a 3-minute introductory video


Environmental Studies

Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.*

View a 2-minute introductory video

View upcoming and recorded webinars


Escolar

Un excelente recurso digital en español que ayuda a enriquecer el aprendizaje de los estudiantes de primaria y secundaria. Incluye más de 15.000 artículos de la encyclopedia, 9.000 elementos multimedia (imágenes, videos, audio y mapas detallados) y 65 juegos educativos.*

Ver un video introductorio de 3 minutos


Homework Central - Research Companion

Authoritative information on various topics to assist student research.*

View the getting started learning module


Interactive Science

Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.*

View a 5-minute introductory video

View upcoming and recorded webinars


Mango Languages

Learn a new language. Choose from 71 languages, including Spanish, French, Arabic, Japanese, and English.

View a 6-minute introductory video

View an e-Brochure on how to get started

Ver un folleto electronic sobre como empezar


The New York Times Online

Click the "REDEEM" button, then create an account or log in with your email address and password.

While logged in, you also have access to The New York Times InEducation, which provides curated reading lists across 12 disciplines of study.
If you have questions about accessing the NYT, please contact NYT@library.ca.gov.*

 

View a 2-minute on-site access video

View a 3-minute off-site access video

View the catalog of NYT Learning Network videos


NoveList

Read-alike recommendations, series information, book reviews, reading lists, and more.

View a 2-minute introductory video

View NoveList search strategies


Performing Arts Multi-Media Collection

An arts education resource that includes L.A. Theatre Works, The Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, Smithsonian Folkways label, and much more.*


Performing Arts Video Collection

An arts education resource that includes documentaries, the BBC Landmark Video Collection, Broadway on Demand, Dance Online, and much more. Create video clips and other learning tools.*


TeachingBooks

A collection of movies, read-alongs, meet-the-author recordings, plus assignments and activities for over 12,000 books.*

View a 20-minute welcome video to TeachingBooks (previously Book Connections)


TeachingBooks:

Diverse books

A collection of engaging resources about authors, books, and reading. Identify exceptional books that reflect diverse cultural experiences, interests, and ability levels.*

View a 3-minute introductory video

View a 20-minute how-to video


TeachingBooks:

Book Guides and Lesson Plans

For teachers, ready-to-use activities, reading lists, book and author resources for grades preK- 12, a growing list of authors hosting free events, and more.*


TumbleBook Library

Animated books, audiobooks, puzzles, and games in English and Spanish for children 0 - 12 years old.

View a 10-minute how-to video


USA Learns

Practice English speaking, reading, writing, listening, grammar, vocabulary, and more.

View a 3-minute introductory video

Ver un video introductorio de 3 minutos


Value Line Investment Research

Access in-depth financial information, research, commentary, and analysis for stocks.

View the how-to user guide [PDF]


Virtual Career Workshops

Explore career pathways, create resumes, and develop interviewing skills. Learn about communication, budgeting, and time management. Find out more at www.Yoloworks.org, by phone: 530-490-3780 or by email: yoloworksworkshop@yolocounty.org


Yolo County Archives & Historical Collection

The Yolo County Archives & Historical Collection is comprised of records and objects that document the history of Yolo County.


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