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AtoZ Food America
AtoZ Food America contains more than 2,000 state, regional, and ethnic recipes—including food culture articles—as well as historical and reference articles including an ingredients section. AtoZ Food America is the largest food database of its kind focused solely on diverse American cuisine. Click here to access AtoZ Food America.
AtoZ World Food
AtoZ World Food contains more than 7,000 traditional recipes from 174 countries, along with thousands of ingredient, food culture, and reference articles, making it the largest food database of its kind. Click here to access AtoZ World Food.
Ancestry.com
Extensive database covering immigration, birth, death, and census records. Federal Census images and indexes from 1790 to 1930. Access Ancestry.com while in the library only.
Archives Unbound
Topically-focused digital collections of historical documents and newspapers on a broad range of subjects that support the research and study needs of scholars and students at the college and university level. Access Archives Unbound.
BookBrowse
An excellent resource for finding your next favorite book. Offers reviews of current and upcoming books, author interviews, suggested reading lists, and book club resources. Access BookBrowse now.
California Court Self-Help Legal Forms & Information
Maintained by the Judicial Branch of California, the self-help website provides detailed information including forms, requirements, overview of laws, and other resources on a variety of topics. Easy to use and understand. Access the California Court Self-Help resources.
Columbia Granger's World of Poetry
Full text of more than 250,000 poems. Complete works of Shelley, Byron, Poe, and Baudelaire, among others. Access the World of Poetry.
Consumer Reports
Long-running review publication published by nonprofit organization Consumers Union, featuring product testing and consumer advocacy. Access the Consumer Reports website with your library card number.
Coursera
Thanks to the California State Library, patrons have access to Coursera, which offers online courses to improve job skills, learn in new fields, or earn university-issued certificates. Sign up for a seat.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Driving-Tests.org
Prepare for your Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving test with these free practice California-specific driving tests (complete with answers). Resources in English and Spanish. Access the Driving-Tests website now.
EBSCO LearningExpress
LearningExpress supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass the GED®, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more. Access thanks to the California State Library.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Access from inside the library or from outside the library.
Encyclopedia of Global Warming
Access from inside the library or from outside the library.
GetSetUp
GetSetUp is on a mission to help the third of the world’s population who are over 55 to learn new skills, connect with others and unlock new life experiences. Classes and groups led by people like you! Access now.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
HeritageQuest
8,000 family histories, tax lists, city directories, probate records, and more at HeritageQuest
Immigration Resource Directory
Find resources and information on immigration issues. Access the Immigration Resource Directory.
JSTOR
Indexes academic journals and scholarly publications. Access from inside the library or from outside the library.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy provides free, high-quality online lessons and courses in a variety of subjects including science, math, history, English, computer programming, test prep and more. An excellent resource for teens and adults. Access Khan Academy.
LawHelpCA.org
Website providing reliable information on legal issues ranging from housing, abuse, public benefits to seniors and small claims, and an up-to-date directory of organizations that offer free or low-cost legal advice and representation. Access the LawHelpCA website.
LinkedIn Learning
Hundreds of hours of professionally-taught video courses on tech, business, and creative topics.
LinkedIn Learning if you live inside Mill Valley city limits
LinkedIn Learning through the County library system if you live in unincorporated Mill Valley
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Mango Languages
With your library card, learn over 20 languages through interactive, animated lessons with Mango Languages.
New York Times
Get past the paywall with a 72-hour pass to the New York Times' website. First, create a New York Times account if you haven't already, then redeem a code for unrestricted browsing. Out of time? Redeem a new code!
Newsbank
Read the Marin Independent Journal and San Francisco Chronicle just as they look in print with NewsBank, which also features papers and news outlets from around the country, either laid out as they are in print or in text-only archives. Browse NewsBank now.
Northstar
Northstar Digital Literacy defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Take online assessments and then work on those skills with Northstar's resources. Get started.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
O'Reilly
eBooks that you can read directly on your screen as well as lessons, lectures, and additional material. Covers a wide range of computing topics: O'Reilly eBooks
Oxford English Dictionary
Access the OED inside the library or from outside the library.
Primary Sources
Access to the Archives Unbound database through a different interface at Primary Sources
ProQuest Newsstand
Featuring newspapers from around the globe, ProQuest offers a massive trove of articles from major and local newspapers.
Teaching Books
Teaching Books is a multimedia database for students, teachers, and families to explore children's books and young adult literature and their authors. Access TeachingBooks while in the library.
VetNow
VetNow, from Brainfuse, offers help with understanding your benefits as a veteran of the armed forces. Access VetNow with your library card number.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Wall Street Journal
Breeze past the Wall Street Journal's paywall and enjoy 72 hours of unrestricted browsing. Get started here, create a Wall Street Journal account, and get the scoop.
Washington Post
Enjoy seven days of reading unlimited articles on the Washington Post's site. Create a Washington Post account and get reading. At the end of the trial, start anew. When using Library wi-fi or the Tech Center computers, simply go to the Post's site. From outside the library, use this link for access.