Your library can be your haven, even when it's closed.
 
These are uncertain times, and we are all adapting to sheltering-at-home. Kids are out of school, and many adults are either home from work or working from home. Life is a bit, well, unusual.
 
Take a deep breath and know your library is here to get you through these difficult days. We've got great escapes for everyone!   Start Here, then explore more!

KIDS

Online Storytime 
 
You and your child can view amazing storytime recordings  with County of SLO Librarians when the timing is best for you. They'll have fun and they'll keep their early literacy and fine motor skills sharp, too.
Need reading ideas for kids? 
 
NoveList makes it easy for kids to find just the right books for their reading levels and interests, while parents can find their own new favorites.
Share a new Story together 
 
Now is a great time to share a story with your child that you have never tried before.  You can access OverDrive Kids ebooks and audio books using a library card or a digital card that you just created. Access more through CloudLibrary.
Keep Your Kids Learning
 
Families with young children can try out Miss Humblebee's Academy as a Guest User and keep their kids learning, in a fun way.
 

TEENS

Escape with a great adventure
 
Or mystery or romance or sci fi saga. Stories can transport you to another world right inside your home. Check out our e-books and audiobooks for free 24/7.  
Banish boredom
 
Listen to a live concert, start a new hobby, play some online games, surf the Wayback Machine and more. It's all part of the Internet Archive, and it's all free. No excuses for nothing to do! 
 

ADULTS
 
Learn a new language
 
Now's the perfect time to immerse yourself in a new language. It's easy with our online programs. You'll go from "howdy" to "hola" in no time!
Get classy
 
Discover your inner entrepreneur, learn photography, and more with free access to online learning from top industry experts. Self-paced in your own place!
 
 GALE Health and Wellness

Gale Resources is providing free access to Health resources for learners of all ages.  Get the latest most reliable information from Gale for free.  Password=open
 
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Unlimited Free Ebooks
 
In response to COVID-19 and library closures, Califa has partnered with Bibliolabs to launch enki California Digital Library, an ebook library available to every person in California:
  • no library card is required
  • no hold queues
  • if you are physically located in the state of California, you're in!