Learning games, puzzles and other fun activities for kids age 2-8.
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ABCmouse
Archives Unbound 
Contains a wide range of historical primary sources for scholars and students from the Middle Ages to recent times. Topics range from Witchcraft to World War II to 20th-century political history.
AyudaLegalCA.org
Este sitio ofrece accesso gratuito a información legal y recomienda sitios de asesoramiento y ayuda legal.
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Britannica Escolar
Provee acceso en línea a la Enciclopedia Británica en español, con miles de artículos, imágenes, videos, y fuentes primarias, diseñado para estudiantes de escuela primaria y secundaria.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Britannica School
Online access to Encyclopedia Britannica, offering thousands of articles, images, videos, and primary sources for elementary, middle, and high school students.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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California Codes
Searchable, online version of laws of the state of California, including Penal and Vehicle Code.
Calisphere
Explore California history through more than 925,000 primary source documents, including photographs, diaries, oral histories, and more.
CultureGrams
Concise cultural information on countries around the world. (Grades 3-12)
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A standard SDCL library card or eCard is required to access this resource remotely. Please sign up for a standard library card for access from outside the library.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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Digital Public Library of America
Offers millions of materials from libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions across the country
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eLibrary
Search magazines, newspapers, and digital media content for your general information needs. (Grades 6+)
* Note for Instant Digital Card users:
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A standard SDCL library card or eCard is required to access this resource remotely. Please sign up for a standard library card for access from outside the library.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Enslaved: Peoples of the Historical Slave Trade
Search for your family history in this compilation of records relating to slavery and enslaved individuals, including baptismal records, runaway ads, ship manifests, emancipation documents, and more. The collection is rapidly expanding and connecting records from different sources to deepen the public’s understanding of the transatlantic slave trade and restore once-anonymous individuals’ identities.
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FamilySearch African American Research
A collection of resources and guides to conducting genealogical research for African American ancestors.
FindLaw
Free legal information including articles, news, case law, statutes and forms.
Flipster
As of August 15, 2025, access to Flipster is no longer available.
You can still access your favorite magazines on Libby.
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Gale Presents: Udemy
More than 4,000 continuously updated, on-demand video courses across 75 categories in business, technology, design, and more. Users will need a free Google or Microsoft account to log in.
- Access Gale Presents: Udemy with your browser.
- To use Gale Presents: Udemy on your phone or tablet:
- Download the Udemy for Business app.
- Enter “Gale” under organization name.
- Search for "San Diego County Library."
- Enter your library barcode.
GovTrack.us
Allows users to search for and track legislation being debated in the U.S. Congress.
GreenFile
Research all aspects of human impact to the environment including global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
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HeinOnline
Full-text access to law journals, federal statutes, CFR regulations, and legislative and international materials.
Only available at designated computers at the El Cajon branch
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Inmate Locator
Links to inmate locator websites across the country, including federal.
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Japanese-American Relocation Camp Newspapers: Perspectives on Day-to-Day Life
This collection, consisting of 25 individual titles, documents life in the Japanese-American internment camps of World War II.
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LawHelpCA.org
Access to self-help information on legal issues and referrals to local legal aid providers and pro bono assistance.
Lawyer Referral and Information Services
Referrals to lawyers and local agencies for a wide range of topics from adoption to workers compensation and immigration.
Legal Forms: California Courts
Legal forms from the California Judicial Council listed by number, name and topic.
Legal Forms: San Diego County Courts
Downloadable San Diego Superior Court forms and frequently asked questions.
Legal Information Reference Center
Get help for your legal questions from hundreds of Nolo books, which include do-it-yourself legal information and forms. Access is provided through a partnership with the San Diego Law Library.
To access this resource, please use the NOLO Legal Information Reference Center link on the San Diego Law Library’s website.
Libby
Lea y escuche los títulos más populares en su computadora o dispositivo móvil.
Libby
Read and listen to the latest bestsellers on your computer or portable device.
Libby: Kids
Check out picture books, chapter books, and more!
Libby: Magazines
Access more than 3,500 titles across a broad range of interests, including Food Network, HGTV, Good Housekeeping, US Weekly, Popular Mechanics, and more.
Libby: Revistas
Acceda a más de 3.000 títulos de una amplia gama de intereses.
Libby: Teens
Read and listen to the latest bestsellers on your computer or portable device.
LibriVox
LibriVox provides free audiobooks from the public domain.
London Lives
Find millions of primary sources about your ancestors who lived in London from 1690-1800.
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MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.
MedlinePlus (Español)
MedlinePlus le brinda información de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud, sobre enfermedades, condiciones y mantenimiento del bienestar, en una manera fácil de entender.
Merck Manuals
Find information on medical topics, symptoms, drugs, procedures, news, and more.
Morningstar
Features data reports that cover more than 30,000 securities. This is a well-regarded source for tracking both mutual funds and stocks.
MyHeritage Library Edition
Discover, share and preserve your family history. Includes billions of historical documents from over 48 countries, historical photos, public records, indexes, family trees and more.
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NYTimes.com
Full access to the online edition of the New York Times, including breaking news, in-depth articles, op/ed pieces, videos, blogs and more.
Login with your NYTimes.com account to get unlimited 24-hour access. If you do not have an account, you will be prompted to create one.
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Palace Project, The
If you can’t find what you’re looking for in Libby, download The Palace Project app to access even more free eBooks and eAudiobooks!
* Note for Instant Digital Card users:
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A standard SDCL library card is required to access this resource.
PressReader
Read or listen to thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world in more than 60 languages.
If you are accessing PressReader from outside the library:
- Download the PressReader app or visit the PressReader website.
- Click on "Sign In."
- Click on the “Library or Group” button.
- Search for "San Diego County Library."
- Log in with your library card number and PIN.
Starting July 1, access to the New York Times will be temporarily unavailable. We are working to bring this resource back soon.
PressReader
Lea miles de periódicos y revistas de todo el mundo en más de 60 idiomas.
Si ingresa a PressReader desde fuera de la biblioteca:
- Descargue la aplicación PressReader o visite el sitio web de PressReader.
- Haga clic en "Conectarse".
- Haga clic en el botón “Biblioteca o Grupo”.
- Busque "San Diego County Library".
- Inicie sesión con su número de tarjeta de biblioteca y PIN.
ProQuest Research Companion
Helps students navigate through the research process, supporting information literacy, writing, and research skills, engaging students to think more critically and creatively about their research. (Grades 8+)
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Only available at San Diego County Library branches
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Rosetta Stone
Learn to speak, listen, read, and write in a new language with Rosetta Stone’s immersion courses. More than 30 languages are offered, including English as a Second Language (ESL).
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San Diego County Library Customer Academy
Want to learn more about social media or the library's online resources? San Diego County Library Customer Academy is here to help! Learn to use various library databases, social media, email, and more.
San Diego Law Library
The San Diego Law Library helps people learn about and use the law to solve problems, access justice and take advantage of opportunities.
San Diego Union-Tribune
Read the daily paper or access a searchable archive of issues dating back to January 1, 2019.
San Diego Workforce Partnership
Free resources to start you on your career journey.
School & Educators Complete
eBook database with over 12,000 titles in multiple subject areas: English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy, and Technology. (Grades 9+)
* Note for Instant Digital Card users:
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A standard SDCL library card or eCard is required to access this resource remotely. Please sign up for a standard library card for access from outside the library.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
SIRS Discoverer
General reference database for upper elementary and middle school learners, researchers, and educators covering curriculum areas such as reading, language arts, science, social studies, history, health, and technology.
* Note for Instant Digital Card users:
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A standard SDCL library card or eCard is required to access this resource remotely. Please sign up for a standard library card for access from outside the library.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
SIRS Issues Researcher
Provides balanced, curriculum-aligned content on complex issues for middle and high school students. (Grades 6+)
* Note for Instant Digital Card users:
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A standard SDCL library card or eCard is required to access this resource remotely. Please sign up for a standard library card for access from outside the library.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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TeachingBooks
Find book discussion guides, short movies, audiobook readings, and more on children's and young adult books and their authors and illustrators. Great for teachers and homeschool families.
* Note for Instant Digital Card users:
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A standard SDCL library card or eCard is required to access this resource remotely. Please sign up for a standard library card for access from outside the library.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.