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BiblioBoard Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks
Instantly available eBooks including titles from California indie authors, SJPL community members, and the Enki collection.
You can also browse for and read Biblioboard titles with the Palace app.
Boundless Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks New!
eBook bestsellers for all ages with shorter hold queues.
You can also browse for and read Boundless titles with the Palace app.
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CloudLibrary eBooks
Lucky Day collection featuring adult fiction and nonfiction titles. Shorter checkout periods, no renewals, and no holds mean a shorter wait for popular titles!
You can also browse for and read CloudLibrary titles with the Palace app.
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Driving Tests
Resources for anyone getting their CA drivers license or permit. Includes practice tests for the written exam for Car, CDL, and Motorcycle licenses. Includes easy access to the California DMV Driver’s Handbook in a variety of languages, including audio versions in English and Spanish.
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Flipster Newspapers & Magazines
Latest issues of popular magazines including The Atlantic, Better Homes & Gardens, National Geographic, People, and Time.
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Hoopla Audiobooks Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks Movies & TV Music Newspapers & Magazines
Instantly available eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies.
*Please note that a San Jose Library Card and PIN, opens a new window is needed for home access to this eResource. Get a Library Card, opens a new window today!
HyRead Audiobooks eBooks
Chinese language eBooks and audiobooks on a variety of topics including beauty, current events, health, science, and technology.
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LearningExpress Library eBooks
eBooks, tutorials, and practice tests related to academic support, college & career preparation, citizenship, and digital skills.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
Libby Audiobooks Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks Newspapers & Magazines
Use the Libby app to access Overdrive's collection of popular fiction and nonfiction eBooks and audiobooks, Kindle books, and magazines. Includes content in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Russian.
*Please note that a San Jose Library Card and PIN, opens a new window is needed for home access to this eResource. Get a Library Card, opens a new window today!
LinkedIn Learning
An online learning site that hosts a growing library of over 16,000 courses available in seven languages. Courses are delivered by expert instructors on creative, business and technology topics.
To log in to the app, enter sjpl for Library ID.
LOTE4Kids Audiobooks eBooks
Animated picture books in over 60 languages with English translations. New stories and languages are added regularly.
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MakeMake eBooks New!
Spanish language interactive, illustrated story books, comics, novels, and poetry for children and teens. Also includes monthly book recommendations, reading guides, and access to virtual events.
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OverDrive Audiobooks Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks Newspapers & Magazines
Popular fiction and nonfiction eBooks and audiobooks, Kindle eBooks, and magazines. Includes content in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Russian.
You can also browse for and read Overdrive titles with the Palace app.
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Palace Audiobooks eBooks
Use a single app to access a wide selection of eBooks and audiobooks from Biblioboard, Boundless, Cloud Library, Enki, and Overdrive, as well as titles available only from Palace.
Also Available:
- Palace Bookshelf (downloadable open access and public domain titles)
- Banned Book Club (titles that have been banned or challenged in libraries across the United States)
PressReader Newspapers & Magazines
Magazines and newspapers from around the world, in multiple languages. Includes popular titles such as The Economist, Rolling Stone, USA Today, and The Guardian.
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Wall Street Journal Newspapers & Magazines
In-library and remote access to the Wall Street Journal online edition, including the daily e-Edition, Wall Street Journal Magazine, and limited access to the archives (4 years).
Requires creating an account using your email address. Please do not share your sign-on credentials with anyone.