Digital Library

There are many things you can do online with your library card. Download books, do research, find a tutor, take online classes, read magazines, and more!

Consumer Reports

Find unbiased ratings, reviews, and comparisons on thousands of products

Hoopla

Borrow popular movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and television shows to stream instantly and return automatically

Flipster

Get instant access to easy-to-read digital versions of magazines you know and love

Ancestry Library Edition

Historical census, immigration, and vital records for genealogy research
Available for in-library use only

Gale Presents: Udemy

Learn and improve your skills across business, tech, design, and other fields with over 6,000 on-demand video courses in multiple languages

Kanopy

Stream and enjoy critically acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, and award-winning foreign films

Gale Courses

Learn new skills with hundreds of high quality 6-week courses on professional development and personal enrichment topics

LinkedIn Learning

On-demand, online courses for technology, creative, and business taught by great teachers who are industry experts
Formerly lynda.com

ProQuest

Articles on research subject areas such as art, business, health & medicine, history, literature & language, science & technology, and social sciences

World Book

The entire encyclopedia plus maps, audio, videos, and interactive tools

Creativebug

Enjoy thousands of online art and craft classes you can watch anytime, anywhere, to explore your creative side

Auto Repair Source

Accurate, authoritative, and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles, powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR

Pronunciator

Interactive and self-paced language learning

AudioBookCloud

Streaming fiction and non-fiction audiobooks for all ages

HeritageQuest Online

Search billions of records, including over 28,000 family and local history books, census records, and federal records

Data Axle Reference Solutions

Over 180 million residential listings and business directories useful for market research; search over 2 million job postings
formerly ReferenceUSA

ABCmouse

Over 4,000 early learning reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music activities for ages 2–8+

Morningstar

Up-to-date reports for mutual funds, stocks, and exchange-traded funds

Washington State Legal Forms

Washington state and federal forms for business and personal matters, from Gale LegalForms

eLibrary

Easy-to-use resources for K-12 students, including an extensive list of research topics and two collections of literature and history

TumbleBook Library

Online collection of early reader chapter books, kid’s classics, graphic novels, and animated picture books with audio narration

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

How-to instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast

JobNow

Online job coaches available every day from 2-10pm to help with resumes, cover letters, and interviews; links and tips available any time

US Newsstream

Recent and archival U.S. news content from over 250 titles, including Spokesman Review and Spokane Journal of Business

Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints

Find articles and other materials on topics about current social issues

NoveList Plus

Book lists and reading recommendations

SCLD Online Book Club

Read book club selections, discuss the books & interact with others on this online community forum

CultureGrams

Cultural information on people throughout the world

Foundation Directory Online

Discover more than 140,000 grantmakers and tools to help you find the perfect grant
Available for in-library use only at the Cheney, North Spokane, and Spokane Valley Libraries

Gale In Context: Middle School

Explore hundreds of the most studied topics, including cultures, government, people, history, literature, and more, and get the information needed for school reports and projects

FamilySearch

Discover your heritage and connect with family members (Free user account required)
Available for in-library use only

Northstar Digital Literacy

Assess and improve your computer and internet skills in a variety of subject areas

History Research Center

Find complete history coverage for your research of American, African-American, and American Indian History as well as Ancient, Medieval, and Modern World History

Research Library

A diversified mix of scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, and other timely sources across the top 150 subject areas

SelectReads

Receive monthly newsletters on your favorite genres, topics, and authors

Beanstack Online Reading Challenges

Participate in reading challenges, track your reading & earn badges for completing challenges

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Challenge

Read with your child for learning success, track your reading & see your progress with the badges

HelpNow

Online tutors for all ages available every day from 2-10pm; skills building, practice tests, study tools, and online collaboration available any time

NoveList K-8 Plus

Find books that are just right for your reading level and interests

Gale OneFile: News

Access major U.S. and international newspapers online, including The Spokesman-Review, to instantly search articles by title, headline, date, and more

IMSLP/Petrucci Music Library

Download over a half-million public-domain music scores and music files and read music composition analysis

Spokane Creators

Discover local artists, artisans, and creators, and share your art and creations

Gale Health and Wellness

Browse by topic to access consumer health resources that provide authoritative information on the full range of health-related issues

Gale In Context: Elementary

Introduce elementary students to researching topics with resources such as books, news, pictures, and videos, featuring age-appropriate and curriculum-related content

Washington State Library Digital Collections

Delve into historical maps, newspapers, manuscripts, and photographs and full-text books about Washington history and culture

Gale Academic OneFile

For academic research, browse by discipline or use search tools to explore subject terms from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals

Gale Business: DemographicsNow

Create detailed demographic reports, produce business and residential lists, and use mapping tools to visualize market trends

Gale in Context: Science

Explore articles, experiments, biographies, images, videos, and more on scientific topics

TeenBookCloud

Online collection of teen novels, classics, graphic novels, poetry, and more for middle and high school readers

Business Source Complete

Access business magazines, company information, case studies, industry profiles, SWOT analyses, market research reports, and product reviews

Gale in Context: Biography

Over 600,000 biographies of contemporary and historical figures

Gale In Context: Global Issues

Learn about important global issues and events through topic overviews, international viewpoints, news, and multimedia content

Chapter-a-Day Book Clubs

Try out new books by reading the first few of chapters, delivered directly to your email

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep

Prepare for standardized tests; research college programs and tuition assistance; access career and job tools

ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry

Study and compare thousands of trades and industries with news and coverage of companies, products, executives, and trends

Gale General OneFile

Explore general research topics by subject and keywords. Access books, videos, magazines, newspapers, including The Spokesman-Review, and more

HeinOnline

Explore historical materials on slavery in the English-speaking world and resources on gun regulation and legislation in America

Home Improvement Reference Center

Discover instructions and videos covering a wide variety of home improvement and repair projects

SIRS Discoverer

High quality history, language arts, math, science, social studies, and technology content for elementary and middle school students

Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Maintenance and repair guides for many types of small engines and tractors

Gale Business: Entrepreneurship

Learn how to plan, fund, start, and manage your small business or startup with sample business plans, how-to guides, articles, and more

Medical Lake Heritage

Discover historical items in this online collection from Medical Lake that includes photographs, documents, and artifacts

Moran Prairie Grange Heritage

Discover historical items in this online collection from the Moran Prairie Grange that includes photographs, documents, and artifacts

ProCitizen

Over 100 informative videos, practice exercises, and quizzes to help you prepare for the Civics, Reading, and Writing portions of the citizenship test

Gale Business: Insights

Research and compare global economies, countries, and industries with in-depth analysis on over 400,000 companies

Gale eBooks

Explore this collection of encyclopedias and other reference sources, useful for multidisciplinary research

Gale Literature: LitFinder

Access literary works and information about authors throughout history, including poems, short stories, speeches, plays, biographies, images, and more

Rockford Heritage

Explore this online collection of historical items from Rockford that includes photographs, documents, and artifacts

SCLD Online Authors Series

Enjoy online talks every month from bestselling authors and thought leaders

Gale Business: Plan Builder

Plan, grow, and optimize a business or nonprofit organization, using a step-by-step guided process along with business development tools and information

Gale In Context: College

Find contextual information on a wide array of subjects with authoritative and continuously updated reference content to help with research

Gale In Context: High School

Explore thousands of topics across subjects, including literature, science, history, and social issues, using different sources to help with school reports and projects

Gale OneFile: Informe Académico

Search across full-text Spanish- and Portuguese-language scholarly journals and magazines from and about Latin America

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