Free Databases

Search our complete collection of online Journals, Newspapers and Research tools. ​

When accessing databases from home you will be prompted to enter your 14-digit library card number (no spaces).

ABCMouse

Educational games and activities for children ages 2-8+ focusing on reading, math, science, social studies, art, etc. Login with your library card and pin number and create an account using your email. Each account can be shared by up to 3 children. For mobile devices, download the free ABCmouse app, and then access through the Library’s website. ABCmouse is an external website.

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AncestryLE

Delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more. Only available when accessed from within a Santa Clarita Library building.

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CultureGrams

Explore cultural information from each state in the U.S and from over 200 countries around the world.  Learn about each region’s history, culture, food, famous people, and more!

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Ebook Central

Scholarly and authoritative eBooks in multiple subjects from world-renowned publishers. Create highlights, notes, and bookmarks for later, and share research with others.

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Explora for Students

Let your research take flight with Explora™, the place to find information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects. You’ll find magazine articles, book chapters, biographies, primary source documents, images, videos and more.

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Freading

Choose from over 20,000 titles from a wide selection of genres. All Freading titles are available simultaneously—no waiting or holds!

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Gale eBooks

A database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials are accessible online from the library or remotely 24/7.

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HelpNow

An online academic services designed to support many learning needs and styles, provides unique services for each of the three main sources of learning expert instruction, peer-to-peer collaboration, and self-study.

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Hoopla

Instantly borrow from a large catalog of audiobooks, eBooks, comics/graphic novels, music, movies, and TV shows with no waitlists! Create an account with your email and library card number to start borrowing up to 6 titles each month.

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JobNow

Provides live interactive online help combined with online resources to guide you through the necessary tasks to get a job.

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Kanopy

A video streaming platform featuring a collection of 30,000+ diverse and thought-provoking films and documentaries.

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Kanopy Kids

A collection of streaming videos suited for children ages 2+. Stream anytime on your TV, phone, tablet, and computer. Optional parental control setting available.

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Linkedin Learning

Learn business, creative, and technology skills to achieve your personal and professional goals with expert-led online video tutorials. Click the “Get Started” button and enter your library card number and PIN. This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

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MAS Complete

Contains full text for popular high school magazines and full-text reference books, biographies, primary source documents, an Image Collection with photos, maps & flags, and color PDFs.

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MasterFILE

Provides full text for general reference publications with information dating as far back as 1922 and full text for reference books and primary source documents. Also includes current full text articles from Consumer Reports.

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Mergent Intellect

Mergent Intellect is a collection of worldwide business information that enables companies to generate insightful business intelligence. It provides access to private and public U.S. and international business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information, industry profiles and more.

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Middle Search Plus

Contains full text for popular middle school magazines. All articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Full text is also available for biographies and historical essays.

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New York Times

Create an account to read and enjoy new articles and the latest online issues of the New York Times within the library. Want to read at home? Press the “Redeem” button, create an account, and log in. The login is valid for 72 hours.

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Novelist Plus

You can search among thousands of popular fiction and nonfiction titles, and also retrieve author read-alikes, book lists, discussion guides and more.

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OverDrive

Choose from over 40,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks, including Kindle books. Borrow up to 20 titles at a time through the OverDrive website.

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Libby by OverDrive

Want to read or listen on a mobile device? Download the free Libby app, search for City of Santa Clarita Public Library, and log in with your library card and PIN.

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p4A Antiques

A comprehensive database of antiques, collectibles and historic Americana sold at auction. Auction information is drawn from about 50 leading auction houses.

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PressReader

Unlimited access to digital newspapers and magazines including the Santa Clarita Signal and global and international titles. Read on the web or the PressReader mobile app. To access, click on Sign In then Library or Group and search for Santa Clarita Public Library. Login with your library card and PIN and enjoy.

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Primary Search

Contains popular elementary school magazines. All articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles) includes the Encyclopedia of Animals™, Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia and American Heritage® Children’s Dictionary.

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Referencia Latina

Base de datos en español a texto completo que cubre una amplia gama de temas. Ofrece contenidos de diversas fuentes, como libros de referencia, revistas de interés general e informes de salud.

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The Signal

Read current issues of The Santa Clarita Signal through PressReader. Read on the web or download the free PressReader mobile app. To access, click on Sign In then Library or Group and search for Santa Clarita Public Library. Login with your library card and PIN and enjoy.

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VetNow

Live, free assistance navigating and understanding VA benefits along with with job searching, resumes, interviews, and building academic skills to help transition back to civilian life. This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

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