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Free to use Online Resources
Please note: many of these resources require a library card to be able to access them. Some can only be accessed from within the library using either a public computer or the library's free WiFi.

​The AncestryLibrary can only be used within the library using either the library's free public WiFi or one of the public computers. Search over 800 million obituaries and 220 million marriages in the site's Newspapers.com indexes.
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​Addresses students and scholars' pressing need to see primary, unpublished archival documents.
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A compilation of resources for writers.
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The online collections include Exhibits you can visit through this website, and searchable catalogs of historic California art work, prints, documents, and photographs (including some in 3D). 
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​Calisphere provides free access to more than 2,000 collections contributed by more than 300 cultural heritage organizations (libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies) in California. Each of these organizations has specific collection emphases, which may be informed by local history, activities, research interests, or other topics significant to its communities. Learn more about Calisphere by watching this introductory video.
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Find auto repair information on nearly all makes and models. Includes a labor-estimating calculator to help you anticipate repair costs.
​The Chilton Library can only be used within the library using either the free public WiFi or one of the public computers.
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The aim of CultureGrams has been to foster understanding of countries and peoples by creating and publishing concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural content. Today the CultureGrams series is one of the most trusted and widely used cultural reference and curriculum products in the education, government, and non-profit arenas.
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​Prepares researchers for social science, history, and liberal arts coursework.
​This library resource requires a library card.
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​Practice taking the DMV driver’s permit test. Tests are available for cars, motorcycles and the CDL. 
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The database is designed for students and educators at high schools, community colleges, and four-year universities. Provides valuable context for both common and obscure research topics. 
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Provides encyclopedia-style answers to research questions young children might have.
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Explore a range of topics broken down by subject for targeted results based on your interests. This Library resource requires a Library Card.
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Hundreds of live online classes to keep you mentally, physically and socially active. 
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Find a variety of resources for legal help, including contact information for the Mariposa County Courthouse.
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 ​Information on medical topics, symptoms, drugs, procedures, news and more, written in everyday language.
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​Northstar Digital Literacy helps users gain the basic skills needed to use a computer and the internet in daily life, employment, and higher education. Ask the Mariposa County Librarian for more information. Access to Northstar Digital Literacy provided by the California State Library concludes September 30, 2024. Keep learning by checking out the other online resources available through your public library.
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​Procitizen offers preparation for the Naturalization Test. (Free account setup is required.)
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​Preparación para el examen de ciudadanía.  ​(Se requiere configuración de cuenta gratuita.)
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Helps students do more effective scholarly research.
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​Pronunciator offers language learning courses taught in English and over 50 non-English languages. Learn another language from Spanish, English or a host of other languages.
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​Aprenda más de 50 idiomas. Francés, Vietnamita, Ingles y más están disponibles para hispanohablantes que quieren aprender.
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Check out free resume samples for inspiration. Use expert guides and a resume builder to create a beautiful resume in minutes. Also provides a library of resume templates.
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You need credible content from authoritative sources. Ebook Central has ebooks from scholarly sources, including University Presses and other top publishers.
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​Social Security online. Retirement benefit information, get forms or replacement cards, apply for disability and more.
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From housing and health care to education and more, Brainfuse VetNow navigators are ready to help veterans (and families) find VA benefits. Access to Brainfuse’s VetNow provided by the California State Library concludes September 30, 2024. Keep learning by checking out the other online resources available through your public library.

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California K-12 Digital Resources

Online content from Encyclopaedia Britannica and TeachingBooks.net are available — at school, at home, in libraries, on laptops, on phones — to all.

These three databases are provided for all California students from the California State Library.


Encyclopaedia Britannica (PreK-12)

A comprehensive interactive resource for research and learning for grades K-12. Includes correlations to California Content Standards and other valuable teacher resources. Post links directly to each school level, elementary, middle or high.

Elementary Middle High Escolar

Need help from Britannica? See our support page. (800) 621-3900 x 7160 | edsupport@eb.com

TeachingBooks.net (PreK-12)

One-stop resources for books you are reading and teaching, including author and illustrator interviews, lesson plans, and other enrichment content.

      

      

Need help from TeachingBooks.net? See our support page. (800) 596-0710 | accounts@TeachingBooks.net

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