Biblioboard Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks
Instantly available eBooks including titles from California indie authors, SJPL community members, and the Enki collection.
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San José & California
Online Resources
California Digital Newspaper Collection
Full-page scans of historical California newspapers published from 1846 to the present.
California Room Local History Resources
San Jose Public Library's California Room page has digitized local collections and other local history resources.
Discover & Go
Discover & Go offers San José Public Library members access to free or reduced price tickets to California museums and attraction. Check out the list of venues and reserve your passes today!
Have a question? Contact library staff at discoverandgo@sanjoseca.gov
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.
Indie Author Project
Submit your indie-published book here and share your eBooks with patrons of SJPL and libraries throughout California. The best submissions are curated, featured, and promoted by Library Journal, Overdrive, and other notable organizations and businesses.
Missions of California eBooks
eBook collection covering the California Missions. Each book contains a history of each mission, the mission today, and a project. Perfect for school reports.
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Newsbank: San José Mercury News Archive
(1985-present) Full-text articles and death notices, excluding classifieds and other ads, from the San José Mercury News.
Newsbank: San José Mercury News Historical Archive
(1900-1985) Digital access to archived issues of the San Jose Mercury News; full-page scans include articles, obituaries, classifieds, and other advertising.
San José Mercury News Newspapers & Magazines
In-library access to the San José Mercury News online edition, including limited access to back issues. Does not include access to the e-Edition.
- Also Available: SJMN Archives
Available for in-library use only
San José Mercury News (Home Access) Newspapers & Magazines
Remote access to the San José Mercury News online edition, including limited access to back issues. Authenticated access includes the e-Edition.
- Also Available: SJMN Archives
Sanborn Maps New!
Searchable database of the fire insurance maps published by the Sanborn Map Company. Detailed historical street maps include building outlines, property boundaries, and natural features. Collection now includes all US states.
