All Online Resources
A full list of all of our digital resources, including eBooks and eAudio, streaming movies and music, homework help, research assistance, and online learning resources.
Hayward Public Library Academy
Online tutorials will teach you how to download our eBooks, use our research databases, set up social media accounts, and more.
Alexander Street Performing Arts Collection
Free access to thousands of music, dance, and theatre performances, covering hundreds of genres and content ranging from instruction to performance.
Book Recommendations
Need help choosing what to read next? Get customized recommendations to find the perfect book!
Brainfuse: Vetnow
Tools for job seekers and veterans, including live resume coaching, live interview coaching, and assistance completing unemployment benefits forms.
Chilton Library
Get the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Community Resource Guide
Discover local resources serving urgent needs such as food, shelter, showers, and support.
Craftsy
Craftsy is your online resource for all creative makers, where you can find everything you need – from basic instruction to advanced techniques.
Discover & Go (Free Museum Passes)
Use your library card to get instant online access to free and low-cost tickets to museums, science centers, zoos and more.
EBooks & Other Digital Collections
Information regarding ebooks and downloadable audio.
Gale Courses
What’s on your list to learn? Maybe you’d like to build up your business know-how, master a second language, or conquer code? Whatever it is, you’re bound to find something that piques your interest with Gale Courses. These classes are held entirely online, led by expert instructors and completely free with your library card!
Job Resources
Ready to look for a new job, change careers, or strengthen your skillset? These websites can help!
Lawyer in the Library
The Lawyers in the Library Program is a countywide service coordinated by the Alameda County Law Library and staffed by volunteer attorneys. Volunteers provide free consultation and referrals on a wide variety of issues including landlord tenant disputes, probate matters, employment problems, and other general consumer issues.
Learning Express Library
LearningExpress Library features online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED® test prep, and more.
Legal Information Information Center
Navigate legal matters of all kinds with reliable “how-to” information and thousands of federal, multi-state and state-specific legal forms.
Local and National Newspapers
Local and national news, obituaries and death notices, and more from the East Bay Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and more.
Pronunciator Language Learning
Learn conversational skills and grammar for over 80 languages through live, teacher-led classes or self-directed courses. Also featuring ProCitizen, with practice tests and over 100 videos with interactive exercises to prepare new citizens for the Naturalization Test.
Research Apps & Websites (All Ages)
Resources for homework help, health and wellness, current events, and more.
Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone offers libraries and their patrons the proven immersion method. The award-winning interactive approach has been used by millions of learners around the world and now is accessible in the library or anywhere, anytime.
Tutor.com
Tutor.com provides on-demand tutoring, homework help, test preparation and writing assistance for students in grades K-12 in over 40 subjects. Live tutors are available 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm. You can also use their practice quizzes and SkillsCenter Resource Library to study 24/7.
Veterans Resource Center
California public libraries, in partnership with the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), are working to connect veterans and their families to benefits and services for which they are eligible.
World Book Encyclopedia
Using the same expert information found in The World Book Encyclopedia, World Book Online has unique content and features for kids, teens, and adults.


