These online subscription tools are arranged alphabetically. All are available from within the Library and at home, unless otherwise noted.
Ancestry.com Library Edition
Ready to discover your family story? Simply start with yourself and we’ll do the searching for you. Find your ancestors’ stories. Discover yours.
Available from inside the library only
Auto Repair Source
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls and more.
Books24x7 ITPro
Books 24x7 ITPro provides on-demand access to recent unabridged content of thousands of IT and technology books and documents. The fully searchable, web-based environment is easily accessible from your desktop.
Britannica School
The go-to site for learning more about any subject—for all grades and all reading abilities—offering thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, recommended Web sites, and three separate databases—Elementary, Middle, or High.
Britannica Escolar
Escolar es un recurso en el que se confía universalmente por su contenido preciso y apropiado para su edad en Español.
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports helps consumers to make better purchasing decisions on the products they are shopping for.
Discover and Go
Get free and discounted passes to local museums and cultural institutions through Discover & Go! Please note that some attractions offer a limited amount of Discover & Go passes.
Frequently Asked Question about Discover & Go
driving tests
Study for your permit or license renewals with driving-tests. This free online program provides users with unlimited access to official California driver's manuals, online practice tests* for car, motorcycle and commercial driver's license (CDL), an exam simulator, and a DMV related FAQ.
*Los exámenes de práctica también están disponibles en español.
enki eBooks
enki is a California eBook platform created by librarians where you will find popular indie fiction and nonfiction genres including romance, mysteries, graphic novels, crafts, encyclopedias, cookbooks, short stories, essays, study guides as well as classic literature with new, orginal bookjacket art. Indulge your curiosity!
Frequently Asked Questions about enki
HeritageQuest Online
A genealogical database with access to census data, family records and local histories.
Hoopla
Instantly borrow free digital movies, music, eBooks and more, 24/7, with your library card.
Kanopy
If you're interested in independent, international, classic and documentary films, sign up for Kanopy, the Library's newest on-demand video streaming service. You can stream over 26,000 films from hundreds of popular producers such as The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, and PBS, as well as thousands of independent filmmakers.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanopy
LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress Library features online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED® test prep, and more.
Legal Information Reference Center
This database provides access to hundreds of publications and thousands of multi-state forms to assist users in legal matters of all kinds.
Overdrive and Libby
Electronic books and downloadable audiobooks to read and listen to on your computer or supported portable device, powered by OverDrive. Some of these titles are also listed in the SPLASH catalog. Access to these materials is provided by a Federal LSTA grant.
The Libby app is available for iOS and Android.
MasterFile Complete
This database offers the largest collection of the most popular full-text magazines, journals, and other highly-regarded sources from the world's leading publishers, covering virtually every subject area of general interest.
Mango Languages
This language learning program will help you learn a new language, you have 70 to choose from!
Available to Dixon Library cardholders only
The New York Times Online
Access to articles and blog posts, as well as video, slide shows and other multimedia features. This includes the latest content and news as well as access to articles from 1851 to present day.
How Do I Access The New York Times Online?
What Sort Of Access Will I Have To The New York Times Online?
NoveList Plus
Your Guide to your next book! An electronic readers' advisory resource which assists readers in finding new authors and titles. Includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more.
RB Digital Magazines
RB Digital Magazines has a new website! RB offers full color, interactive digital magazines for your enjoyment. These magazines can be read on your computer or mobile device.
App available for iOS, Android and Kindle.