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!

Spokane Creators

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

OverDrive

Check out and download Kindle, EPUB, and PDF eBooks, and MP3 audiobooks

Ancestry Library Edition

Historical census, immigration, and vital records for genealogy research
Available for home use through Dec 31, 2020

Hoopla

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

Consumer Reports

Ratings, reviews, and comparisons on thousands of products

Flipster

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

lynda.com

On-demand technology, creative, and business training taught by industry experts

Gale Courses

Hundreds of high quality 6-week courses on professional development and personal enrichment topics

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

AudioBookCloud

Streaming fiction and non-fiction audiobooks for all ages

TumbleBook Library

Online collection of animated picture books with sound/narration

Data Axle Reference Solutions

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

NoveList

Book lists and reading recommendations

Morningstar

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

Creativebug

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

Heritage Quest Online

Over 25,000 family and local history books, census records, and federal records

US Newsstream

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

Pronunciator

Interactive and self-paced language learning

ProQuest

Millions of articles and documents; thousands of sources; research subject areas such as art, business, health & medicine, history, literature & language, science & technology, and social sciences

NoveList K-8 Plus

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

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

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

NewsBank

Explore over 11,000 reliable news sources from around the globe, including national, regional, and local coverage, featuring 137 sources from Washington state Available through 12/2020

TeenBookCloud

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

Washington State Legal Forms

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

HelpNow

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

TumbleBookCloud Jr.

Online collection of early reader chapter books, kid’s classics, graphic novels, and more

Testing & Education Reference Center

College, licensing, and certification practice tests and eBooks as well as scholarship searches

ABCmouse.com

Over 4,000 early learning reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music activities for ages 2–6+
Available for in-library use only

World Book

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

Business Source Complete

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

CultureGrams

Cultural information on people throughout the world

Research Library

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

Home Improvement Reference Center

Instructions and videos covering all manner of home improvement and repair projects

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Articles on topics of current social issues

Washington State Library Digital Collections

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

eLibrary

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

JobNow

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

Online Book Clubs

Try out new books by reading the first couple of chapters delivered direct to your email inbox

VetNow

Online live help from veterans’ benefits navigators and job coaches available every day from 11am–7pm; access online VA job tools and college support at any time

DemographicsNow

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

Biography in Context

Over 600,000 biographies of contemporary and historical figures

Foundation Directory Online Essential

Discover over 140,000 grantmakers to help you find foundations that support your nonprofit’s goals
Available for online use at home and anywhere with Wi-Fi

History Study Center

Discover valuable historical reference materials and documents that provide quick and easy access to information about historical events

SelectReads

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

Consumer Health Database

Get insights on a range of public health topics, including sports injuries, nutrition, eye care, and women’s health

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

IMSLP/Petrucci Music Library

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

ProCitizen

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

ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry

Study and compare thousands of trades and industries with in-depth news and coverage of companies, products, executives, trends, and more

Rockford Heritage

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

ProQuest Learning: Literature

Read poetry, prose, and drama from around the world, and explore author biographies, interviews, and literary reviews for student projects and presentations

SIRS Discoverer

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

Small Engine Repair Reference Center

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

HeinOnline

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

Science in Context

Articles, experiments, biographies, images, videos, and more on scientific topics

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

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