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Your Napa County Library card or e-card is required to search most of the databases. If you need help finding information, our reference team is eager to help. Please call us at 707-253-4241 or email the Library.
- Books & Literature
- Business & Investing
- Genealogy & Local History
- Health
- Jobs & Careers
- Kids & Teens
- Legal Resources
- Newspapers & Magazines
- All Databases
Books & Literature
Hoopla Digital
Streaming movies, TV shows, music, ebooks, and audiobooks.
Libby, by OverDrive (Library to Go)
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader.
NoveList
Reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, for all ages.
PressReader
Access to more than 7,000 newspapers and magazines from around the world, in 60+ languages, all on your own smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Scholastic Go! (formerly Grolier Online)
Factual information and readily understandable overviews of broad subjects.
TumbleBookLibrary
ebooks, audiobooks, puzzles, and books for kids!
Tumble Biblioteca
¡Libros electrónicos, audiolibros, rompecabezas y libros para niños!
Business & Investing
AtoZdatabases Opens a New Window.
The premier job search, reference & mailing list database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 220 million residents.
Consumer Reports Opens a New Window.
Ratings, reviews, recommendations, and buying advice for thousands of products and services.
Coursera
Access to online courses and degrees from world-class universities and companies.
GetSetUp
For people over 55 to learn new skills, connect with others, and unlock new life experiences.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos.
Morningstar Investment Research Opens a New Window.
Stock and mutual fund ratings and analyses allow the investor to research thousands of investment possibilities.
Skillshare
Short video courses on topics including entrepreneurship, graphic design, productivity, freelancing, marketing, illustration, and time management.
Value Line Opens a New Window.
Leading publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options, and convertible securities, as well as special situation stocks.
Genealogy & Local History
A to Z World Culture
A culture database that covers society and culture for 175 countries.
A to Z World Food
A food database that covers food culture and traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world.
Biographies
Encyclopedic entries to 10,700+ biographical articles – searchable by national/cultural background, career, notoriety, gender, and era.
Digital Sanborn Maps
Digitized California maps from the Sanborn Map Company, the primary American publisher of fire insurance maps for nearly 100 years.
Family Search
Worldwide genealogical records including Ancestral Files, International Genealogical Index, census, and other vital statistics sources.
Napa County Newspaper Archive
Digital archive of local Napa County newspapers including the American Canyon Eagle, the Napa Valley Register, the St. Helena Star, and the Weekly Calistogan.
Health
A to Z World Food Opens a New Window.
Food culture and traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world.
GetSetUp
For people over 55 to learn new skills, connect with others, and unlock new life experiences.
Jobs & Careers
AtoZdatabases
The premier job search, reference & mailing list database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 220 million residents.
Auto Repair Source
Accurate, authoritative, and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
Brainfuse JobNow & VetNow
Features live online assistance, resume lab help, and a wide range of academic tools to help job seekers and veterans reach their goals.
Coursera
Access to online courses and degrees from world-class universities and companies.
GetSetUp
For people over 55 to learn new skills, connect with others, and unlock new life experiences.
Learning Express Library
Interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial courses designed to help teen students and adult learners alike succeed on required academic or professional exams.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos.
Northstar Digital Literacy
Online, self-guided assessments for computer, software, and technology skills.
Skillshare
Short video courses on topics including entrepreneurship, graphic design, productivity, freelancing, marketing, illustration, and time management.
VetNow
An all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of career and veteran needs.
Kids & Teens
ABCmouse
9,000 activities that teach reading, math, science, health, social studies, art, and music. ABCmouse makes learning fun and exciting, and it teaches children through books, games, songs, puzzles, videos, and more!
A to Z World Culture
A culture database that covers society and culture for 175 countries.
A to Z World Food Opens a New Window.
A food database that covers food culture and traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world.
Biographies
Encyclopedic entries to 10,700+ biographical articles – searchable by national/cultural background, career, notoriety, gender, and era.
Britannica Escolar
Spanish Language encyclopedia version of Britannica School with leveled access for students and adults.
Britannica School Edition Opens a New Window.
Learn more about any subject- for all grades and all reading abilities.
Cavendish Square Digital - Animal and Plant Anatomy Opens a New Window.
An extensively illustrated presentation of the anatomy and physiology of a comprehensive range of life forms.
California DMV Practice Test Opens a New Window.
Free California DMV practice tests for car driving, motorcyclists, and commercial driver’s licenses.
Discover and Go Opens a New Window.
Free and discounted passes to local museums and cultural institutions.
eLibrary
A massive collection of digitized newspapers, magazines, and images with editorialized topic pages to aid with navigation.
Fiero Code
A self-paced learn-to-code software for kids ages 8-18.
Hoopla Digital Opens a New Window.
Streaming movies, TV shows, music, ebooks, and audiobooks.
Learning Express Library Opens a New Window.
Practice tests and tutorial courses designed to help teen students and adult learners alike succeed on required academic or professional exams.
NoveList Opens a New Window.
Reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, for all ages.
Points of View Reference Center Opens a New Window.
Rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
Scholastic Go! (formerly Grolier Online)
Factual information and readily understandable overviews of broad subjects.
SIRS Discoverer
Selected articles and graphics and books for social issues for early learners.
SIRS Issues Researcher
Selected articles and graphics on the enduring and talked-about issues of the day.
TumbleBookLibrary
ebooks, audiobooks, puzzles, and books for kids!
Tumble Biblioteca
¡Libros electrónicos, audiolibros, rompecabezas y libros para niños!
Tutor.com's Live Homework Help
Get a tutor 24/7 in 40 plus subjects including Math, Science, and English.
Legal Resources
AtoZdatabases
The premier job search, reference & mailing list database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 220 million residents.
Legal Information Reference Center
Assistance in legal matters of all kinds, including exclusive full text for many top consumer legal reference books and thousands of legal forms.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos.
Newspapers & Magazines
Consumer Reports
Ratings, reviews, recommendations, and buying advice for thousands of products and services.
eLibrary
A massive collection of digitized newspapers, magazines, and images with editorialized topic pages to aid with navigation.
Libby, by OverDrive (Library to Go)
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader.
Napa County Newspaper Archive
Digital archive of local Napa County newspapers including the American Canyon Eagle, the Napa Valley Register, the St. Helena Star, and the Weekly Calistogan.
New York Times Digital
Unlimited access to the digital edition of The New York Times.
PressReader
Access to more than 7,000 newspapers and magazines from around the world, in 60+ languages, all on your own smartphone, tablet, or computer.
All Databases
ABCmouse
9,000 activities that teach reading, math, science, health, social studies, art, and music. ABCmouse makes learning fun and exciting, and it teaches children through books, games, songs, puzzles, videos, and more!
AtoZdatabases Opens a New Window.
The premier job search, reference & mailing list database includes 30 million business & executive profiles & 220 million residents.
A to Z World Culture Opens in New Window
A culture database that covers society and culture for 175 countries.
A to Z World Food Opens a New Window.
A food database that covers food culture and traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world.
Auto Repair Source Opens in New Window
Accurate, authoritative, and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
Biographies
Encyclopedic entries to 10,700+ biographical articles – searchable by national/cultural background, career, notoriety, gender, and era.
Brainfuse JobNow & VetNow
Features live online assistance, resume lab help, and a wide range of academic tools to help job seekers and veterans reach their goals.
Britannica Escolar
Spanish Language encyclopedia version of Britannica School with leveled access for students and adults.
Britannica School Edition Opens in New Window
Learn more about any subject- for all grades and all reading abilities.
California DMV Practice Test Opens a New Window.
Free California DMV practice tests for car driving, motorcyclists, and commercial driver’s licenses.
Cavendish Square Digital - Animal and Plant Anatomy Opens a New Window.
An extensively illustrated presentation of the anatomy and physiology of a comprehensive range of life forms.
Consumer Reports Opens a New Window.
Ratings, reviews, recommendations, and buying advice for thousands of products and services.
Coursera
Access to online courses and degrees from world-class universities and companies.
Digital Sanborn Maps Opens a New Window.
Digitized California maps from the Sanborn Map Company, the primary American publisher of fire insurance maps for nearly 100 years.
Discover and Go Opens a New Window.
Free and discounted passes to local museums and cultural institutions.
GetSetUp
For people over 55 to learn new skills, connect with others, and unlock new life experiences.
eLibrary
A massive collection of digitized newspapers, magazines, and images with editorialized topic pages to aid with navigation.
Family Search Opens a New Window.
Worldwide genealogical records including Ancestral Files, International Genealogical Index, census, and other vital statistics sources.
Fiero Code
A self-paced learn-to-code software for kids ages 8-18.
Hoopla Digital Opens a New Window.
Streaming movies, TV shows, music, ebooks, and audiobooks.
Kanopy Opens a New Window.
More than 30,000 feature films, documentaries, world language, and training videos, including The Great Courses, the Frontline series, and international films.
Learning Express Library Opens a New Window.
Practice tests and tutorial courses designed to help teen students and adult learners alike succeed on required academic or professional exams.
Legal Information Reference Center Opens a New Window.
Assistance in legal matters of all kinds, including exclusive full text for many top consumer legal reference books and thousands of legal forms.
Libby, by OverDrive (Library to Go)
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos.
Morningstar Investment Research Opens a New Window.
Stock and mutual fund ratings and analyses allow the investor to research thousands of investment possibilities.
Napa County Newspaper Archive Opens a New Window.
Digital archive of local Napa County newspapers including the American Canyon Eagle, the Napa Valley Register, the St. Helena Star, and the Weekly Calistogan.
New York Times Digital Opens in New Window
Unlimited access to the digital edition of The New York Times.
Northstar Digital Literacy
Online, self-guided assessments for computer, software, and technology skills.
NoveList Opens a New Window.
Reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, for all ages.
Points of View Reference Center Opens a New Window.
Rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
PressReader
Access to more than 7,000 newspapers and magazines from around the world, in 60+ languages, all on your own smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Scholastic Go! (formerly Grolier Online)
Factual information and readily understandable overviews of broad subjects.
SIRS Discoverer
Selected articles and graphics and books for social issues for early learners.
SIRS Issues Researcher
Selected articles and graphics on the enduring and talked-about issues of the day.
Skillshare
Short video courses on topics including entrepreneurship, graphic design, productivity, freelancing, marketing, illustration, and time management.
TumbleBookLibrary
ebooks, audiobooks, puzzles, and books for kids!
Tumble Biblioteca
¡Libros electrónicos, audiolibros, rompecabezas y libros para niños!
Tutor.com's Live Homework Help
Get a tutor 24/7 in 40 plus subjects including Math, Science, and English.
Value Line Opens a New Window.
Leading publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options, and convertible securities, as well as special situation stocks.
VetNow
An all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of career and veteran needs.
Coursera, GetSetUp, LearningExpress Library, LinkedIn Learning, Northstar Digital Literacy, Skillshare, and VetNow are supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.