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The Azusa City Library provides a range of resources that can be particularly beneficial for college students. Here are some of the key offerings:

  • Digital Resources
    • HOOPLA: a digital media service where students can borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows instantly without waiting
    • MasterFILE Premier: this database includes full-text articles from over 1,600 magazines covering various subjects like business, health, and science, which is useful for research projects
    • Libby App: access to a vast collection of ebooks and audiobooks, allowing students to read or listen on their devices

  • Language Learning
    • Mango Languages: free language learning resources, including ESL support, helping students enhance their language skills

  • Neighborhood Connections
    The Azusa City Library is proud to provide a program called Neighborhood Connections. Visit the library to speak confidentially with a bilingual community resource specialist, who assists accessing helpful information in Azusa, such as:
    • Citizenship
    • Education
    • Employment
    • Family Services
    • Food
    • Healthcare
    • Housing
    • Senior Services

For information regarding the services at the Azusa Public Library, please refer to their website.

updated 10 25 2024

  
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  • Digital Resources
    With an LA County Library card, you may access FREE library resources on your computer or device, and Download or stream eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and more! You can also get help with your homework, learn a language, or take an online class.
    • HOOPLA: a digital media service where students can borrow movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and TV shows instantly without waiting
    • Libby App: access a vast collection of eBooks and audiobooks, allowing students to read or listen on their devices

  • Youth Services
    • Early Learning and Engagement
    • Online Homework Help: grades K-12 get free on demand help from a live online tutor; available daily in English, Spanish, Chinese

  • Technology
    • Computers: twelve public computers, eight children's computers, eight express computers, four early learning computers
    • Laptop and Hotspot Loans: adults with a standard adult library card in good standing will be able to check out a "Connect and Go" kit at a participating library while supplies are available
    • Microfilm: reader, scanner, printer
    • Photocopier

  • Other Resources
    • COVID-19 Antigen Tests: Available while supplies last; antigen tests are distributed one box per person
    • Metro Tap Cards: LA County Library has partnered with Metro to sell and reload TAP cards at all library locations

For information regarding the services at the Claremont Public Library, please refer to their website.

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  • Digital Resources
    With an LA County library card, you may access FREE library resources on your computer or device, and Download or stream eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and more! You can also get help with your homework, learn a language, or take an online class.
    • HOOPLA: a digital media service where students can borrow movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and TV shows instantly without waiting
    • Libby App: access a vast collection of eBooks and audiobooks, allowing students to read or listen on their devices

  • Youth Services
    • Early Learning and Engagement
    • Online Homework Help: grades K-12 get free on demand help from a live online tutor; available daily in English, Spanish, Chinese

  • Technology
    • Computers: eight public computers, three children's computers, eight express computers, one early learning computers
    • Laptop and Hotspot Loans: adults with a standard adult library card in good standing will be able to check out a "Connect and Go" kit at a participating library while supplies are available
    • Photocopier

  • Other Resources
    • COVID-19 Antigen Tests: Available while supplies last; antigen tests are distributed one box per person
    • Metro Tap Cards: LA County Library has partnered with Metro to sell and reload TAP cards at all library locations

For information regarding the services at the Duarte Public Library, please refer to their website.

updated 10 25 2024

  
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The Glendora Public Library provides a range of resources that can be particularly beneficial for college students. Here are some of the key offerings:

  • Adult Services
    • A Novel Idea: adult reading and discussion group
    • Adult literacy program: serves adults who want to improve reading, writing or spelling skills by dedicating one and one-half hours or more each week working with a tutor for at least six months

  • Youth Services
    • Children Volunteers: children ages 12 and up can volunteer in the children's room.
    • Staff Assistance: library staff are available to help children with their reading and information needs

  • Technology
    • Computers: Ten public internet computers, each computer has the Microsoft Office programs: Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word
    • Internet: a smart phone or laptop will display available networks; choose "Glendora Public WiFi"
    • iPads: iPads are available to check out for a ninety-minute use inside the library
    • Printing: to print documents, there is a cost of 15 cents per page for black and white and 30 cents per page for color

  • Other Resources
    • Exam Proctoring: reference staff is available to proctor exams; fee is $40
    • Homebound Delivery: adults temporarily or permanently home-bound — due to illness or disability — may have books, magazines, audio books on cassette/CD delivered to their home; limited to Glendora residents
    • Interlibrary Loans: library card holders may request books the Glendora library does have in its collection
    • Library Card and e-Card: receive a library card to check out books; get an e-card to access downloadable e-books and audio books, online databases and more without making a trip to the library
    • Study Rooms: a private room you can use to study for up to two hours

For information regarding the services at the Glendora Public Library, please refer to their website.

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  • A to Z World Food: learn new recipes from around the world
  • Alexander Street Performing Arts: plays, dance, and music
  • Britannica School: K-12 research, encyclopedias, and more
  • Clubs: book club, culture and conversation club, and adult clubs
  • DMV Practice Tests: free, online practice tests for the California DMV driver's test (English and Spanish)
  • Online Resources and eBooks
    • HelpNow: live online homework help
    • Kanopy: film, tv streaming service
    • Libby by Overdrive: access ebooks, audiobooks on the Libby app
    • Nat Geo Kids: science, nature, space resources
    • PressReader: digital newspapers, magazines in multiple languages
    • VetNow: live online assistance for veterans
  • Technology
    • Computers: 11 computers for youth and 14 computers for adults
    • Printing: 3D printing; all patrons of the Monrovia Public Library can get one free print a month
  • Telescopes: check out for seven days; borrower must be 18 years or older

For information regarding the services at the Monrovia Public Library, please refer to their website.

updated 10 25 2024

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