eBooks, eResearch and More

  • Are you doing research on a topic?
    Use the Research page to begin. 
  • Are you looking for a full text magazine?
    Start with eJournal to see what we have available in print and electronically.
  • Do you want to read newspapers?
    Start here for Newsbank, Library Press Display and the historic NY Times collection.
  • Looking for music to download?
    Get 3 free songs each week with Freegal Music Service!
  • Looking for museum passes?
    Discover Bay Area destinations & go with free passes through your library card with Discover & Go.
  • Accessible eBooks for the visually impaired
    1.  OverDrive Library eBook Accessibility Program (LEAP) - Get more details and find out if you qualify
    2.  Axis 360 eBooks use the Blio eReading software, fully compatible with the leading assistive screen-reader technologies. 

Getting Started with eBooks

Need help getting eBooks from the library?
Contact our dedicated email librarydigitalbooks@cityofpaloalto.org

Last Updated: May 6, 2013