Technology

The Library offers the following technologies: public computer access, free WiFi, texting renewal and reference services, and online reference resources. 

Public Computers

The Library has 7 computer workstations with:

  • Internet access
  • Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access & Publisher)

A photocopier with scanner capability to a USB flash drive is also available.

Computer time is limited to two 1 hour sessions per day.

To use the computers, a current library card is required. Visitors without library cards may get one computer-use pass per day for two, 1 hour sessions.  All users must agree to abide by the Library's Internet & Computer Use Policy.

Reservations can be made from any computer in the Library.

Printing from the computers in black & white and color is available for $0.20 per page.
Photocopies can be made in black & white for $0.10 per page; in color for $.20 cents per page.

The Children's Computers offer a variety of educational software, Microsoft Office and Internet access.

WiFi

Free WiFi is available on the Library premises.

Gabbie

Renew materials and ask questions by texting 626-662-1254 or click here from your mobile device.

Text a Librarian

Electronic Resources

Click here to access the Library's free digital resources available on the Library's  Catalog.

CAreer Pathways resources include: Coursera, GetSetUp, LearningExpress Library Complete, LinkedIn Learning, Skillshare and BrainFuse VetNow.

Use the Library's free digital resources (listed below) by going to the Library's ONLINE CATALOG

  • Libby - downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks
  • Kanopy - stream movies and programs
  • Ancestry.com - genealogical research (in Library only)
  • AtoZdatabases - marketing and reference database
  • Brainfuse HelpNow - tutoring services
  • Brainfuse VetNow - supporting veterans and their families
  • Britannica Escolar AND School Edition - digital encyclopedia
  • Coursera - build skills from universities and companies
  • GetSetUp - for older adults to learn and connect with live classes
  • Learning Express - online tutorials, test practice and resume builder
  • LinkedIn Learning - career builder
  • MasterFILE Complete - online full-text magazine and journal articles
  • National Geographic Kids
  • New York Times access
  • NoveList Plus - reader's advisory for fiction and popular non-fiction
  • Palace Project - free eBooks and eAudiobooks in multiple languages
  • PressReader - over 5,000 magazines, newspapers, and more
  • Teaching Books - K-12 reading and library activities