ABCmouse for Libraries
With 3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, this award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-8+).
Closed for Veterans Day, 11/11/24
All Ventura County Library branches will be closed November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
Todas las sucursales de la Biblioteca del Condado de Ventura estarán cerradas el 11 de noviembre en celebración del día de los veteranos.
eResources
Alexander Street - Streaming Video (CSL)
Access thousands of streaming video and audio titles about music and theatre.
Biography In Context
Biographical information on people throughout history as well as the present.
BookFLIX
Classic video storybooks for beginning readers with read-aloud, educational games, and activities.
CultureGrams (CSL)
A reference resource for reliable cultural information on the countries of the world.
Encyclopedia Britannica - Escolar (CSL)
Encyclopedia Britannica Escolar offers a primary school encyclopedia with 2,000 articles, images, and videos in Spanish and learning materials in Spanish designed specifically for students.
Encyclopedia Britannica - School Edition
Britannica Online School Edition offers teachers and students instant access to four complete encyclopedias and other resources.
Gale In Context: Environmental Studies
Explore topics and events within Earth systems, global change, pollution, populations, and more.
Gale Interactive: Science
Going beyond textbooks and the traditional science curriculum, Gale Interactive: Science is a highly visual online learning tool that takes visual-spatial learning to the next level by bringing the lab to the classroom.
HelpNow (brainfuse)
Get live real-time homework assistance is available 24 hours a day by laptop, tablet, or phone from qualified tutors using state curriculum and standards.
Lessonface - Music Lessons
Lessonface is a platform that connects students with great teachers for live online lessons and classes. Sign up for live music lessons in a variety of instruments through your library.
Missions of California eBooks
Each of the 21 missions is covered in a separate ebook that can be viewed online.
National Geographic Kids (CSL)
Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Search for children's fiction and nonfiction titles by author, plot, read-alikes, curriculum and more.
Palace Project
eBook and eAudiobook platform encompassing the largest eBook collection offered through Ventura County Library with collections supported by the California State Library. All titles in cloudLibrary are present plus even more content!
ProQuest eLibrary
eLibrary is a user-friendly general reference tool that provides content, context, and pathways to beginning users as they research a topic.
ProQuest Research Companion
Selected content for new researchers, especially elementary and middle school students and educators, covering a wide range of topics in a simple-to-navigate interface.
School Center (LearningExpress)
Skill-building resources for classroom and homework success. Offered thanks to the California State Library.