All Resources
| 211 Veterans Resources | Veteran’s Benefits, Continuing Education, Job Searching, Healthcare, Housing Resources and Suggested Reading Material. |
| More than 10,000 fun-filled learning activities—including more than 1,200 of them in Spanish—that encompass reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music for ages 2-8+. NOTE: This resource is only available inside an OC Public Libraries branch. |
| Alexander Street | This resource offers over 5,000 theatre, music and dance performance videos and audio performances and over 3,000 world music albums. Performances from L.A. Theatre Works, The Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, music from Smithsonian’s Folkways label, and video recordings chronicling music history and cultural change co-created by Grammy-Award winner Quincy Jones are just some of the offerings available. Provided by the California State Library. |
| America's News | Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events with information from credible, vetted U.S. news sources, including the OC Register (image edition). |
| Ancestry Library Edition | Ancestry Library Edition is a genealogy research tool with the most comprehensive, international genealogical information available online. NOTE: Only accessible with a full-privileges Library Card and inside an OC Public Libraries branch. |
| Blackstone Unlimited | No waiting to check out these audiobooks. Use your library card to sign up, and listen to audiobooks anytime. Choose from over 6,000 titles in every genre imaginable. |
| BookFlix | Children's picture books paired with a related nonfiction ebook. Kids can explore subjects further with puzzles, games, and age appropriate links. For preschool to 3rd grade, great for reluctant readers and English language learners. |
| Books in Print | Publisher information and status for books, audiobooks, ebooks, and eaudiobooks. |
| BrainFuse HelpNow | Access live homework help daily from 1pm -10pm. Find resources for test prep, resume writing, skills building, flashcards, and more. Tutors available daily from 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM. |
| Britannica Escolar | Britannica School es el sitio de referencia para aprender más sobre cualquier tema, para todos los grados y todas las habilidades de lectura, que ofrece miles de recursos actualizados. 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 | Britannica School is the go-to site for learning more about any subject—for all grades and all reading abilities—offering thousands of up-to-date resources. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. |
| Building & Construction Trade | Contractor’s, electrical, carpentry, construction, plumbing, alternative energy, HVACR, welding introductions and reference guides. |
| CA DMV Tests | Practice tests and CA Driver’s Handbook from the DMV. |
| California Mission eBooks | An online collection of California Mission eBooks |
| Chilton | Automotive repair information for the most popular vehicles from 1940 to the present. |
| CultureGrams | CultureGrams is a leading reference for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries across the globe. NOTE: Only accessible with a full-privileges Library Card. |
| Data Axle | New, current, closed and historical business database, jobs/internships postings, healthcare physicians and dentist and U.S. consumer/lifestyle listings. |
| Explora | Full text of more than 2,200 periodicals including Consumer Reports and Consumer Reports Buying Guide. |
| Fold3 | Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. NOTE: Only accessible with a full-privileges Library Card. |
| Freegal | A free music service with access to about 18 million songs. Stream music, or download to your computer or mobile device with your library card. |
| Gale eBooks | A Collection of eBooks including Encyclopedia of Small Business, Gale Encyclopedia of E-Commerce, American Decades, History Behind the Headlines, West’s Encyclopedia of American Law, and Reference Guide to World Literature. |
| Gale in Context: Environmental Studies | Broadens student understanding of environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. |
| Gale Interactive: Science | Allows students to manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand biology, chemistry, earth, and space science concepts.This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. |
| Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids | Allows students to adventure in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. |
| Health and Wellness | In-depth, authoritative health information from a variety of sources including health/medical journals, pamphlets, health-related videos and articles. |
| HeritageQuest Online | HeritageQuest Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more. NOTE: Only accessible with a full-privileges Library Card. |
| Historical Sheet Music Collection | OC Public Libraries has digitized and made available for free a selection of sheet music published before 1923. |
| Hoopla | Digital movies, music, eBooks, eAudiobooks, TV programs, & comics. Download to your computer or mobile device. |
| Indigenous Voices of San Juan Capistrano | “We’re Still Here” video series featuring interviews of the Indigenous Voices of San Juan Capistrano: The Acjachemen (Juaneño) Community. |
| Job Seeker Resources | Locations of One-Stop Centers, Veterans Reemployment Office, Joint Forces Training Base and Workforce Centers in Orange County. |
| Khan Academy | Personalized SAT practice tests. NOTE: This resource is not compatible with Internet Explorer. |
| L.A. Theatre Works Audio Collection | From Alexander Street, The L.A. Theatre Works Collection, Volumes I and II present the most important dramatic masterpieces and contemporary plays from the archive of the nation’s premiere radio theatre company. The plays—which include some of the most significant dramatic literature of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries—showcase leading actors from around the world recorded with state-of-art sound technology. |
| Libby by OverDrive | 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 (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started. Download the app here: Apple / Google Play To search using the Desktop version of the Libby App. |
| Libby by OverDrive: Kids Collection | Discover Children's eBooks and eAudiobooks with our Libby App by Overdrive. Download the app here: Apple / Google Play |
| Libby by OverDrive: Teen Collection | Discover Teen eBooks and eAudiobooks with our Libby App by Overdrive. Download the app here: Apple / Google Play |
| Little Saigon Stories | Little Saigon Stories seeks to preserve the experiences of Orange County’s Vietnamese-American community. |
| Los Angeles Times | Los Angeles Time access to select articles: Full Text coverage December 1996 – present. NOTE: Only accessible with a full-privileges Library Card. |
| Mango | An interactive Language Learning resource for use on a computer or mobile device. Includes over 70 languages, including ESL instruction. Download to your computer or mobile device. |
| National Geographic Virtual Library | Access to National Geographic Magazine from 1888 to present and over 300 eBook titles published by National Geographic. |
| NoveList K-8 Plus | Expert reading recommendations for younger readers that match readers to their levels and interests. |
| NoveList Plus | Find Read-alikes and expert reading recommendations for fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and audiobooks. Includes reviews, articles, book lists and more. |
| NY Times | Enjoy unlimited access to NYTimes.com on any device. Choose from English, Español or 中文. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the California State Library. Due to ongoing uncertainty around federal funding, the California State Library will discontinue access to The New York Times online service after June 30, 2025. |
| OC Public Libraries Digital Newspapers | A collection of digitized microfilm newspapers with some issues from the 1920s through the 1980s. NOTE: This resource is only available in the library. |
| OC Public Libraries Genealogy Page | OC Genealogy Events, Online Resources, Bibliography, Local Organizations, Tips and Obituaries. |
| OC Register / Newsbank | Newsbank contains the OC Register from 1987-current as well as other California and US newspapers. NOTE: Only accessible with a full-privileges Library Card. |
| OC Stories | Images and stories from Orange County's rich and diverse past. |
| OC Surf Stories | Preserving Orange County’s surfing heritage by collecting and sharing personal experiences from our local surfing community. |
| OCPL Job Seeker Toolkit | Tips and resources to help you in all steps of the job seeking process. |
| Opposing Viewpoints | Information on today's hottest social issues, includes pro/con arguments. |
| Orange County Public Law Library Databases | Access free legal information, full-text publications, and legal forms courtesy of the Orange County Law Library. |
| Peterson’s Test & Career Prep | provides assistance to job seekers and those looking for career guidance. Offers test prep resources for a variety of standardized exams, including college entry exams like the SAT and ACT, and vocational exams in industries like law enforcement, journeyman, cosmetology, as well as U.S. citizenship. Offers college planning tools and a scholarship search, and much more. |
| ProQuest | Search 6 databases containing scholarly journals, books, videos & audio, dissertations & theses, newspapers and more. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. NOTE: Only accessible with a full-privileges Library Card. |
| ProQuest eLibrary | A massive, multidisciplinary database, designed for students and educators at high schools, community colleges, and four-year universities. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. NOTE: Only accessible with a full-privileges Library Card. |
| ProQuest Research Companion | Lessons, videos, and checklists focused on learning the key principles of finding, evaluating, and using information. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. NOTE: Only accessible with a full-privileges Library Card. |
| SIRS Discoverer | A resource to help younger students complete their assignments by providing easy access to premium newspapers, magazines, images, and other kinds of content. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. NOTE: Only accessible with a full-privileges Library Card. |
| SIRS Issues Researcher | A database providing pro/con information to meet the research needs of students and educators by providing premium content on current social issues. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. NOTE: Only accessible with a full-privileges Library Card. |
| Small Business Resources | A collection of Small Business Resources compiled by OC Public Libraries |
| Smithsonian Global Sounds for Libraries | From Alexander Street, Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries produced in partnership with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, is a virtual encyclopedia of the world's musical and aural traditions. The collection provides educators, students, and interested listeners with an unprecedented variety of online resources that support the creation, continuity, and preservation of diverse musical forms. |
| Tax Information and Forms | Links to IRS and FTB websites for finding tax forms. |
| TeachingBooks | Resources about fiction and nonfiction books. Browse author interviews, lesson plans, discussion guides, videos, audio readings, and more. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. |
| Universal Class | Over 500 online continuing education courses on a variety of subjects including business skills, computer skills, crafts & hobbies, general education, homeschooling, personal development, teacher resources and more. |
| ValueLine | Value Line offers a large selection of investment research services and tools. Get access to information and ratings on over 3,300 stocks and learn how to utilize the information using instructional guides provided by the resource and more! |
| WorldCat | The world's largest library catalog that allow you to search OC Public Libraries as well as many other libraries around the world. |
| World Book: Early Learning | A guided reading program that uses games, eBooks, and digital media to develop language and literacy skills. Stories in a range of Lexile Levels and have a read-aloud option. |