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Free online resources such as research material, are available with a Full Access Library Card, Smart Pass, or Library eCard. If you do not have a library card please register online for an eCard.
The following online resources are available to you both from home and from the Library. You will be asked to enter your Library Card number or Smart Pass information when using these resources, so please have it nearby before you start.
Each category displays Premium Websites and Top Websites. Premium websites are purchased by the Corona Public Library for your use. Also known as databases, they include journal articles, magazines, newspapers, pictures, biographies, test prep and other research aids that are unavailable for free on the Internet. A Corona Public Library card or Smart Pass is required for database access. Top Websites are generally, online resources not affiliated with the Corona Public Library. A library card is not required to access these websites.
Hold your cursor over any of the question marks to get an explanation of how each resource is useful for your research. Any librarian at a reference desk in our library can help you search these resources.
If you have any questions, please give us a call!
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ABCmouse features hundreds of fun and interactive games, each designed to teach a specific educational concept. Children can play games to learn the alphabet, to learn new words, to learn about numbers and shapes, and even to learn about the planets! Registration is required, please have your library card and PIN/password ready.
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With Access World News explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including the Press Enterprise. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device. |
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Ancestry Library Edition delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more. Ancestry Library Edition is only available at the library. | |
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Archives Unbound presents digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students. The resource covers a broad range of topics from the Middle Ages forward-from Witchcraft to World War II to twentieth-century political history. | |
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AtoZdatabases is the premier reference, research, marketing, mailing lists/sales leads, and job-search database. The database includes 30 million business & executive profiles, over 240 million residents with interests, hobbies and lifestyles information, over 7 million real-time job listings, 2 Million new businesses, over 12 million healthcare professionals, over 12 million new movers, 2 million new homeowners, and much more. The databases are ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, background searches, finding friends, relatives and a whole lot of other possibilities. | |
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Brainfuse provides live Homework Help 7 days a week between 1:00 and 10:00 PM. Includes live tutors for all subjects. Tambien en Español.
Chess Tutoring is available Monday-Thursday 3:00 PM - 8:59 PM PST.
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Britannica School gives you three sites in one: Children, Young Adults, and the Reference Center for older students and adults. Choose the age-appropriate level that works best for you and conduct research, complete homework assignments, and work on special projects. |
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Britannica Escolar, un excelente recurso digital en español que ayuda a enriquecer el aprendizaje de los estudiantes de primaria y secundaria. | |
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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. You will be prompted to log into the Library's online catalog in order to access CultureGrams from home. |
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| Free California DMV Practice Tests 11 car practice tests, 6 motorcycle practice tests, 1 Commercial Driver’s License practice test, 2 online driver’s manuals, FAQs with answers to 100+ DMV-related question |
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EBSCO is granting school and public libraries free access to their School and Public Libraries Resource Center for tools and information to help serve students and patrons. Free and expanded content including distance learning resources. |
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eLibrary® Guided Research helps simplify the research process and empowers researchers to more easily and efficiently choose their research topic and find authoritative information to support their research claim. It delivers one of the largest collections of periodical and digital media content editorially selected to support researchers. You will be prompted to log into the Library's online catalog in order to access eLibrary Guided Research from home. |
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Corona Public Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library which means you can access FamilySearch while at the library. Bring to life your family’s history by exploring the lives of those that came before you. With Family Search’s collection of billions of records, you can piece together your ancestors’ history and bring their stories to life. They have over a billion unique profiles. See what others have contributed about your ancestors. | |
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Gale In Context: Environmental Studies offers access to topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content about environmental issues that affect people globally. |
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Gale Interactive: Science offers access to 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science. | |
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National Geographic Kids offers amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6 -14. | |
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Complementary access to The New York Times online is available. Registration is required. |
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NewspaperArchive.com - clip and download articles from newspapers all over the United States. This online resource includes the South Riverside Bee, Corona Courier, Norco Express, Corona Daily Independent, and the Corona-Norco Independent. Requires a full-access library card (14-digit card number), valid email address, and registration with NewspaperArchive.com. |
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NoveList answers the question: What should I read next? NoveList is a comprehensive readers' advisory solution for fiction lovers. |
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NoveList K-8 is your solution for integrating fiction across the curriculum. With a fun and intuitive interface, and extensive proprietary content, NoveList K-8 will be the resource you and your young readers turn to when looking for the next book to read. |
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The Press-Enterprise Collection: Search more than 25 years of Riverside history with the Press-Enterprise. Coverage from 1992 through today. Explore current and archived issues of the Press-Enterprise with full-color newspaper pages and individual articles. |
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Schools & Educators Complete is an eBook database with over 12,000 titles to support multiple subject areas (English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy and Technology). You will be prompted to log into the Library's online catalog in order to access Schools & Educators Complete from home. |
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SIRS® Discoverer® is a multidisciplinary database specifically designed for upper elementary and middle school learners, researchers, and educators covering curriculum areas such as, history, health, language arts, math, science, social studies, and technology. You will be prompted to log into the Library's online catalog in order to access SIRS® Discoverer® from home. |
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SIRS® Issues Researcher helps researchers understand the major issues of the day by offering analysis and opinions covering the pros, cons, and everything in between of 360+ social, scientific, health, historic, economic, and political issues. You will be prompted to log into the Library's online catalog in order to access SIRS® Issues Researcher from home. |
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TeachingBooks is an engaging collection of resources that brings books to life. Access to 166,178 digital resources that empower all readers to: connect deeply with a book they are reading, gain new insights and understanding from award-winning authors, reinforce cultural authenticity and perspectives with diverse books, and cultivate a life-long love of reading. |
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Explore UniversalClass: Dive into a diverse catalog of over 600 online courses, each offering CEUs. Delve into a vast array of subjects, from Computer Training, Personal Finance, and Writing Skills, to Pet and Animal Care, Professional Development, Health, Arts & Crafts, and beyond! |