Libraries play an important role in the lives of communities everywhere. They support education by providing learning resources and opportunities, as well as offer their space for entertainment and networking. Especially now, libraries are doing their best to make sure their resources are accessible remotely.

In some areas, physical library access may be unavailable or inaccessible, so online resources are the best channel for libraries to provide education and entertainment. They are constantly innovating and adapting to the new circumstances.

Check the possibilities offered by the public libraries in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL)

LAPL offers an e-Card, giving you access to a large variety of useful online media such as audiobooks, movies, streaming, workshops, courses, podcasts, journals, online learning platforms and more. The library has introduced a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) program, recommending activities and resources for families oriented towards remote learning and engaging in community science. What is more, LAPL offers online events through the series Virtual Storytime, making it possible to play chess or take a crafting class from home.

LA County Library

The library card allows you to access and download audiobooks, books and music. It’s free for residents of California. LA County Library allows everyone, with or without a library card, to access a database of activities for children through the system Kids Corner. 

Orange County Public Libraries

Their e-Card gives you immediate access to downloadable e-Media.

Useful apps and tools

Libby

It’s a free app for downloading e-books and audiobooks to your e-reader. The resources may be used offline. You need your library card to create an account and access your local library’s database.

Hoopla

Hoopla works in a similar way to Libby. Hoopla gives you access to a big database consisting of e-books, children’s books, audiobooks, music, movies and more. The resources are automatically returned when they are due. 

TumbleBooks

Once you sign in to TumbleBooks app with your library card, you get access to a database, including a collection of children’s stories. If you use the desktop version, you don’t need to use the card or sign in.