With material drawn from hundreds of institutions and organizations, including both major international activist organizations and local, grassroots groups, the documents in the Archives of Sexuality & Gender: LGBTQ History and Culture since 1940 present important aspects of LGBTQ life in the second half of the twentieth century and beyond. 

Homework help in every K-12 subject and skill-building resources for adult learners. On demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning.

Features include:

  • Homework Help Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests.
  • Skills-Building: Choose your topic to receive real-time help.
  • Personalized eLearning Tools: My File Sharing, My Session Replay, My Tutoring Archive, My Tests Archive, and more!
  • 24-Hour Writing Lab: Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback.
  • Homework Send Question: Submit homework questions for expert guidance.
  • Adult Learning Center: Access a library of rich adult learning content (GED) and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more!
  • World Languages Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support

​​​​​​​This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

  • Live Veteran Navigator: Connect with an expert to learn more about eligible VA benefits and community resources
  • Live Job Coaching: Get help to transition your resume from military to civilian careers including translating military skills, key words, and more.
  • Resume Lab: Transition your resume from military to civilian careers including formatting, key words, transferable skills, and more from BrainFuse experts.
  • Tools for Learners: Live Tutoring, a Writing Lab, SkillSurfer, Send a Question Feature, Language Lab, and more.

This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Estudiantes! Busca biografícas e información sobre lugares y cosas. Mira los videos y animaciones para aprender más. Encuentra respuestas rápdias y ayuda con la tarea. Descubre mapas, fotos e ilustraciones para proyectos escolares. Y mucho más! 

Britannica School is the go-to site for learning more about any subject—for all grades and all reading abilities. It offers thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, recommended websites, and three separate databases for Elementary, Middle, and High School students.

A series of research resources designed for quick reference for students in grades 4 through 8. California Fact Cards covers California, United States, and World topics included in the social studies curriculum of California.

Read popular books online about the Missions of California using Follett's digital reader.

The user name and password are both "missions".

CareerOneStop is your source for employment information and inspiration. It has tools to help job seekers, students, businesses and career professionals, and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. 

Get connected with "Digital Navigators", kind and skilled experts, who can offer patient and personalized assistance in English and Spanish by clicking the Connected California Digital Navigators link above. This free program can help you:

  • Find low-cost internet service and devices for your home so you can get online.
  • Learn basic computer skills, such as how to navigate the internet.
  • Find and use online resources to improve your life.
  • Find online courses to assist with career development, applying for a job and more.

A "Navigator" is assigned to you after you reach out via phone, SMS text, email, or an online form. You can expect a response within 24 hours of reaching out Monday through Friday.

This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Start, switch, or advance your career with more than 5,000 courses, Professional Certificates, and degrees from world-class universities and companies.

Use the link to create a free Coursera account and begin learning. Please note, a valid Library card + PIN is required in order to register for access to Coursera. If you do not have a PIN, please call the Check Out Desk at (626) 570-5028.

PLEASE NOTE: This program for California residents is for a limited time with a limited number of seats. The program is full and there is no waitlist. If you received a “Program Full” message, you can log into your Coursera account on Mondays at 12 noon to see if any seats have become available. Access is not guaranteed.

This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

CultureGrams® is a leading reference for concise and reliable cultural information on the countries of the world. CultureGrams provides country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture, including the background, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people. Individual reports covering 200+ countries, all 50 United States, and the Canadian provinces, are written and reviewed by in-country experts and are updated as new information becomes available, so you can be sure you're offering only the very best, most current information to staff and students. 

Use your Library card number to access this resource from anywhere. 

El Periódico Universal disponible en línea gratis

Available during Covid-19 restrictions, Enki Book Cloud offers Ebooks to download or read in your browser. On the mobile site, you do not need to select a library--simply use your library card and last name to set up your account.

Gale In Context: Environmental Studies provides detailed information on current environmental issues and processes from both a scientific and a social standpoint suitable for high school students. Reference works, multimedia materials, newspapers, and magazines provide a wide range of content to support all learners.

Gale Interactive: Science allows secondary students to manipulate and explore models focused on Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Human Anatomy. Join this session to review the content, navigation, and model exploration within this engaging resource.

Gale’s National Geographic Kids provides access to videos, pictures, and books from National Geographic, as well as every page of National Geographic Kids Magazine. Join this webinar to explore content, navigation tools, and tips to integrate into learning.

GetSetUp Is a social learning platform for individuals 50+, taught by peers who are experts in their field.

  • Find live, interactive classes covering digital learning, physical health, mental health, social health, and vocational health.
  • Courses include: Introduction to Youtube, Get Started with Zoom, Common Scams and Frauds, Being the Best Grandparent Ever, Android Smartphone Security and Safety, TV Streaming Devices, Blue Zones – What Are They?
  • These easy-to-join classes also offer social hours hosted by community members and special events with speakers who directly address areas of interest to older adults.
  • Classes are taught in English, Spanish, Hindi and Mandarin.

The partnership between the California State Library and GetSetUp concludes April 30th, 2024. Users will be given 30 days to choose a subscription, after which your account will automatically revert to a free “community only” subscription with limited access to classes. Keep the learning and engagement going by checking out the other online learning opportunities available through the Alhambra Library. 

This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Homework Central provides one-click access to research databases such as ProQuest Research Companion, SIRS Discovery, SIRS Issue Researcher, eLibrary, ProQuest unified, and CultureGrams.  These databases provide premium content related to key curricular standards, full-text and historical newspapers and magazines, and multimedia resources to help students and teachers complete assignments, find information, and develop literacy skills. 

Use your Library card number to access from anywhere. 

Hoopla Digital offers eBooks, audiobooks, comics, magazines, movies and television shows--all available on your computer, tablet, eReader, or mobile device.  You can download up to 5 items per month.   

Download the Hoopla Digital app from your device's app store or visit the Hoopla Digital page to create your account.  Register using your library card and e-mail address.

Questions?  Check out the Hoopla FAQ page to help you get started or their video support channel to find answers! 

LearningExpress Job & Career Accelerator gives job seekers the tools they need to explore careers, find open positions, apply for jobs, craft resumes, write cover letters, and get hired. Just register with an email address.

This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

LearningExpress Library has ebooks, practice tests, resume and cover letter building, computer skills tutorials, and much more. Simply register with an email address to find resources to improve core academic skills, pass the GED, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, or become a U.S. citizen

This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app. You can even send and read your borrowed eBooks to your Kindle eReader! It’s free and easy to get started. (Formerly known as OverDrive)

Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts, with more than 3,000 courses and 150,000 videos on business, technical and creative skills. Videos, tutorials, and courses are offered in English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese. Get started by logging in with your library card and PIN.

This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Mango is an online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication. Through fun and engaging interactive lessons, Mango makes learning a new language fast, easy and incredibly effective.

Find the definition and correct spelling to the words you want to know.

The California Missions Foundation website includes history and quick facts about 21 missions stretching from Sonoma to San Diego, including videos, photos, and maps.

Morningstar Investment Research Center is an investment resource specialized in fund investing including stocks, mutual funds, hedge funds, and other investment tools and resources. Offers news, commentary, fund information, tutorial, tools, forums and annual reports.  

Complimentary access to the New York Times online. Register with your email address and password and enjoy all the New York Times digital content--including free access to the New York Times app. Access at the library on your own device while connected to the Library's wi-fi, or use one of our public computers. 

When away from the library, use the home link to activate a code for free access for 72 hours. You can click the link below for a new code every 72 hours.  

The New York Times en español, disponible gratis en línea.

Northstar Digital Literacy offers online assessments and courses for people with no, low, or limited technology skills. Northstar Digital Literacy helps people test and meet basic computer digital literacy standards in three main areas:

  • Essential Computer Skills: Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows OS, Mac OS
  • Essential Software Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs
  • Using Technology in Daily Life: Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint

This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Get unlimited access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines as soon as they’re available on shelves.

Titles include: 

- The Guardian
- Bloomberg Businessweek
- Chicago Tribune
- Newsweek
- Daily Mail
- China Daily
- La Razon

Download the PressReader app or view online.  

To get started:

  • Click sign in
  • Search for and select the Alhambra Library
  • Enter your library card number and PIN

Proquest eLibrary is a multidisciplinary database designed for students and educators at high schools, community colleges, and four-year universities. Editorially created pages provide valuable context for both common and obscure research topics. The content, which is all full-text, includes books, magazines, journals, newspapers, photographs, transcripts, and videos.

Subject coverage includes:

  • Business
  • Education
  • General Interest
  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Science
  • Social Science

Use your library card number to log in from anywhere.

An online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related non-fiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.

ProQuest Schools and Educators Complete eBook Central offers a foundational base of more than 12,900 downloadable ebooks for K-12 students and teachers that are available anytime and anywhere.  Books can be downloaded or read online and are available in multiple languages such as Spanish and both simplified and traditional Chinese. 

Key topics for students include history, art, science, music, math, computers, literature, writing, religion, and fiction.

Teachers benefit from such subjects as common core, classroom management, curriculum planning, educational technology, tests and measurements; child development, psychology and disabilities, and more.

Log in using your Library card to access to this database from anywhere. 

TeachingBooks provides a suite of instructional resources for K-12 students, educators, and parents. Resources include audiobook readings, author videos, book discussion guides and lesson plans for over 40,000 books in English and Spanish.

Tuition Funding Sources is a website designed to help students find scholarships, college and career information. TFS offers students the largest scholarship database in the world with over $41 billion in scholarship awards along with a career personality test and detailed college and career information.

An online collection of TumbleBooks – animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music, and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you.

USA Learns free online citizen course helps you prepare for all parts of the naturalization interview.  Includes lessons on the steps required for citizenship, as well as vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  Just create an account to get started today!

《世界日報》報紙可免費在線閱覽 

World Journal Newspaper available free online. 

《星島日報》報紙可免費在線閱覽 

Sing Tao Daily available free online.

《紐約時報》中文版可免費在線閱讀

The New York Times Chinese edition, available free online.